Monthly Archives: November 2023

Sodexo Employees Honored for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

By |2023-11-29T14:22:14-06:00November 29, 2023|

More than 5,700 Sodexo employees have been named recipients of the British Citizen Award. Established in 2015, the biannual awards program recognizes individuals for their impact on their community. Sodexo’s employees were honored for their efforts to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace, Facilities Management Journal reports. “I am so proud of the work ...

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GBAC Executive Director Offers Advice on Workplace Safety

By |2023-11-29T14:22:15-06:00November 29, 2023|

As the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely distributed and employees who have been working from home return to the workplace in 2021, facility managers need to ensure buildings remain clean and hygienic. A new campaign which includes input from ISSA—the Future of Business: Workplace Health & Safety—provides various resources to help facility managers and cleaning ...

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Diversey Purchases Polish Manufacturer

By |2023-11-29T14:22:16-06:00November 29, 2023|

Diversey has purchased SaneChem Sp. z o.o. Diversey’s acquisition of the Lomma, Poland-based manufacturer of specialty cleaning and hygiene solutions for the food and beverage industry expands the company’s presence in Eastern Europe. “Diversey’s acquisition of SaneChem is a significant moment for both companies,” said Phil Wieland, Diversey CEO. “There is considerable synergy between us ...

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Imperial Dade Acquires Missouri Distributor

By |2023-11-29T14:22:16-06:00November 29, 2023|

Imperial Dade has acquired Industrial Soap Co. The purchase of the St. Louis, Missouri distributor expands Imperial Dade’s client portfolio and product offerings and represents the 32nd acquisition for the company under the current leadership. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Industrial Soap’s history of excellence and commitment to service will fit well with ...

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Aramark Adds UK Managing Director

By |2023-11-29T14:22:17-06:00November 29, 2023|

Aramark has appointed Helen Milligan-Smith managing director of its United Kingdom onshore division. Milligan-Smith is a former finalist on the U.K. edition of the reality television competition The Apprentice. She joins Aramark from Moto Ltd., where she served as head of the company’s M&S Simply Foods segment. Milligan-Smith succeeds Lawrence Shirazian, who has left Aramark ...

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Pretium Joins Plastics Pact

By |2023-11-29T14:22:17-06:00November 29, 2023|

Pretium Packaging has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact. Organized by The Recycling Partnership, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the World Wildlife Fund, the U.S. Plastics Pact is a collaborative network for stakeholders across the supply chain to work together on the design, use, and reuse of plastics to create a path forward to a circular economy for plastics ...

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CFS Brands Purchases AyrKing

By |2023-11-29T14:22:17-06:00November 29, 2023|

CFS Brands, parent company of San Jamar, has acquired AyrKing. CFS Brands’ purchase of the Louisville, Kentucky-based manufacturer expands the company’s offerings of food preparation equipment and related accessories. Per the terms of the acquisition, AryKing will operate as a stand-alone entity within CFS Brands. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. “AyrKing is a leader ...

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City Wide Boosts Annual Revenue 34%

By |2023-11-29T14:22:18-06:00November 29, 2023|

City Wide Facility Solutions has projected revenue of US$390 million for 2020, a 34% increase from the previous year. City Wide credits the increase to the addition of Troy Hartman as chief operating officer earlier in 2019. Under Hartman’s leadership, the company elevated support of its franchisees and stayed on course for its annual growth ...

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ISSA Hygieia Network Appoints Co-chairwomen

By |2023-11-29T14:22:19-06:00November 29, 2023|

ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, today announced Linda Silverman, Maintex Inc. President, and Laura Craven, Imperial Dade Vice President of Marketing and Communications, as Co-chairwomen of the organization. “It’s been a true honor serving as Chairwoman of ISSA Hygieia Network ...

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4M Honored for Cleaning for Health Practices

By |2023-11-29T14:22:19-06:00November 29, 2023|

4M Building Solutions has been named the recipient of the 2020 Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Cleaning for Health Award. The annual award, presented by ProTeam Inc., recognizes cleaning contractors for enacting policies and procedures emphasizing the overall health of building occupants. This marks the second time 4M has won ProTeam’s Cleaning for Health Award. ...

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