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Huge investment in recycling capability
The ability of the cleaning industry to employ greener products is set to receive a welcome boost thanks to leading manufacturer of refuse and recycling sacks, bpi.recycled products. The business has just commissioned a brand new waste wash plant at its Rhymney factory in South Wales which will enable it to strengthen its range of 100% recycled polythene products.
Estimated to have cost in the region of £4.5 million, the new plant will be used to recycle waste such as used agricultural films into products like bpi.recycled products’ flagship range of Green Sack refuse sacks. It was officially opened on 9 March at a ceremony attended by representatives from the Environment Agency and DEFRA as well as dignitaries such as Jasper Roberts, head of waste, resources and efficiencies in the Government of Wales.
The new plant will enable bpi.recycled products, part of British Polythene Industries (BPI) plc and Europe’s largest recycler of polythene waste, to recycle an additional 25,000 tonnes of waste material each year. This waste will then be used to create a variety of new second-life products.
In addition to being one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe, the new wash plant will also be one of the greenest. To maximise its efficiency and reduce its impact on the environment, it employs features such as low energy, high output motors, energy saving lighting and rainwater harvesting to replace the water lost each day.
Gerry McGarry, business director at bpi.recycled products, said: “We’re committed to facilitating more efficient, more sustainable means of UK-based recycling as well as to providing closed loop solutions wherever possible. The new plant at Rhymney will help to increase our already extensive recycling capabilities, bringing major benefits not only to our business, but also to UK recycling and to the environment as a whole.”
Heron Tower contract awarded
Heron International and Cushman & Wakefield have chosen Incentive QAS to take responsibility for the cleaning of its flagship building, Heron Tower in Bishopsgate. The building is the tallest building in the City of London, reaching 230 metres, with a restaurant and bar on levels 38-40.
Under the terms of the three-year contract, Incentive QAS will be responsible for the cleaning of common areas across 51 levels of the building, including all external window cleaning and internal common area glass cleaning. Other responsibilities include pest control, janitorial services, washroom services and the cleaning of the fully glazed ‘double-deck’ scenic elevators. Six staff are transferring under the landlord’s contract.
Incentive QAS reports to the managing agent, Cushman & Wakefield, and its on-site support services manager, Terry Welsh. Under separate arrangements, Incentive QAS will also work for the building’s tenants. US law firm McDermott Will & Emery, which occupies levels 8 and 9, has already awarded its cleaning business to Incentive QAS.
Jeremy Waud, managing director of Incentive FM Group, said: “This is a highly prestigious contract and we are committed to ensuring that every part of this iconic building looks its best at all times. We are also looking to introduce a variety of innovative initiatives to provide added value including a web interface with the Heron Academy to promote good practice. We have plans to collaborate with the on- site building management team to produce an online newsletter for the tenants dealing with relevant issues.”
Kevin Sensier, head of central London operations at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Heron Tower is a unique development that sets new service standards for office buildings. The building has attracted a number of prestigious occupiers. As a result the cleanliness and smooth running of all aspects of the building is vital. We selected Incentive FM Group on the basis of their experience and commitment to delivering high standards of service and are confident that they have the skills and expertise to deliver the 6-star service standards that are a core part of the service ethos at the building.”
£6 million integrated FM contract with Worldpay
MITIE has been awarded a three year, £2 million per annum contract with global payment processing company WorldPay. The contract will run across WorldPay’s four UK sites, including its headquarters in London, which employ a total of 2000 staff.
As part of the contract, MITIE will be delivering an integrated FM service encompassing: maintenance and engineering, fabric maintenance, security, helpdesk, catering, cleaning, pest control, waste management, reception, and post room.
MITIE was chosen by WorldPay because it offers a comprehensive facilities and energy management service allowing its management to concentrate on its key business functions. In addition, WorldPay chose MITIE because it can self-deliver 95% of services, without relying on sub-contractors, and because it demonstrated a strong cultural fit with the values of the company.
Martin Holt, managing director of MITIE’s technical facilities management business, said: “More and more clients are asking us to do integrated contracts for them because of the huge financial and organisational benefits they bring, and this partnership is an excellent example of this trend. MITIE is better placed than many in the FM industry to carry out these kinds of contracts because we can self-deliver the vast majority of services without relying on sub- contractors.”
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Celebrating 10 years at The Berkeley
Emprise Services plc has celebrated the 10 year anniversary of its cleaning contract with The Berkeley, a 5-star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, London. Emprise provides behind the scenes services including kitchen cleaning, porters and flexible back of house support staff to the Berkeley through its long-serving team of 15 employees.
Jose Ruiz, director of human resources at The Berkeley, said: "I was delighted to be invited to attend a ceremony to recognise those Emprise employees with long service working alongside our team at the Berkeley. It was a pleasure to be part of a ceremony that celebrates their commitment to both Emprise and the Berkeley and we are tremendously proud to work with such professionals and look forward to many more years of continued friendship."
www.emprise.co.uk
Cleaning contract awarded at London landmark
Principle Cleaning Services Ltd has won the cleaning contract for the Lloyd’s of London building at One Lime Street. Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance market where members join together as syndicates to insure and reinsure risk, conducting business in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
With Principle already cleaning its neighbour, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), staff at Lloyd’s will be responsible for the daily cleaning which will mainly be done in the evening with a day clean presence and will include housekeeping duties and cleaning of the ground floor.
Housed in the award-winning modern building in the City of London, Lloyd’s is a gigantic metal building with all its structures exposed and the lift, being a glass cube located on the exterior of the building, shows amazing views of London.
Lloyds earliest home and its origins lay in the more modest surroundings of Edward Lloyd’s 17th century coffee house but in 1978 the committee commissioned the architect Richard Rogers (now Lord Rogers of Riverside) to redevelop the Leadenhall site which was officially opened in 1986 by The Queen.
www.principlecleaning.com
A long-running show
Emprise Services plc has retained another long-standing theatre contract. In the last quarter of 2011 Emprise announced it had retained both Delfont Mackintosh and Ambassador Theatre Group, clocking up 12 and 11 years of service respectively. Emprise now adds to this winning streak by successfully retaining the National Theatre for a further three year term.
Emprise has worked with the National Theatre since 2008, providing daily cleaning, housekeeping, kitchen deep cleans and window cleaning across the National’s three theatres and associated catering, office and dressing room facilities. In this time Emprise has helped the National to consolidate services, create efficiencies and create an excellent environment at this iconic venue for patrons and visitors at any time of day.
Throughout the partnership, Emprise has effectively supported the National Theatre in generating significant cost efficiencies. Emprise provides the flexibility and day-long availability that helps the National Theatre to run a number of other shows and projects outside of the main performances, enabling the National to fully utilise its built assets.
Patrick Harrison, director of catering at the National Theatre, said: “It has been a pleasure to see long-standing cleaners working harder and more happily under the guidance of Emprise’s excellent on-site manager.”
Lesley Shearman, Emprise executive director, said: “We are delighted to have retained our contract with the National Theatre. We look forward to growing this partnership and continuing to assist this fantastic client in operating a premier entertainment venue.”
www.emprise.co.uk
