Monthly Archives: November 2023

Grainger Continues Steady Dividend Payout

By |2023-11-29T14:32:05-06:00November 29, 2023|

W.W. Grainger Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.62 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$6.48 annualized with a yield of 1.52%―is payable December 1 to shareholders of record at the close of business November 8. Grainger has paid an increased dividend to shareholders without interruption for 49 consecutive years. About Grainger W.W. Grainger, ...

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Sodexo Named Leading Disability Employer

By |2023-11-29T14:32:06-06:00November 29, 2023|

Sodexo has been named a 2021 Leading Disability Employer™ by the National Organization on Disability (NOD). NOD’s annual award program recognizes organizations for demonstrating exemplary employment practices for people with disabilities. This marks the second consecutive year NOD has recognized DOW for its hiring initiatives. “At Sodexo, we are grateful for the many contributions of ...

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ISS Adds Global Head of Sustainability

By |2023-11-29T14:32:06-06:00November 29, 2023|

ISS has appointed Tracy Nilsson global head of sustainability, effective January 1, 2022. Nilsson joins ISS from Adidas, where she has served as the company’s senior director of global environment. Prior to her tenure with Adidas, Nilsson held sustainability leadership positions with Lululemon, ThinkStep, and IKEA. She is also a steering committee member at the ...

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ISSA Announces 2022 Clean Advocacy Summit

By |2023-11-29T14:32:07-06:00November 29, 2023|

For the second year in a row, ISSA will host its signature advocacy event for industry leaders, the Clean Advocacy Summit, March 30-31, 2022. This annual fly-in event will be part of National Cleaning Week. On March 30, summit participants will receive exclusive briefings about the pressing legislative and regulatory issues facing the cleaning industry. Attendees will ...

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UNX Appoints Director of Distributor Relations

By |2023-11-29T14:31:46-06:00November 29, 2023|

UNX Industries has promoted Jeff Davis to director of distributor relations. Davis has been with UNX for more than a decade, most recently serving as a business development specialist. In this newly created role, he will be focused on supporting the company’s growing base of distributors and their customers. “Our distributors are an integral part of ...

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Nexstep Names New Sales & Marketing VP

By |2023-11-29T14:31:47-06:00November 29, 2023|

Nexstep Commercial Products has promoted Erin E. Busch to vice president of sales and marketing. Busch has been with Nexstep since 2010, serving in a variety of sales and marketing positions. Her most recent role was national director of sales and marketing.

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Solutex Acquires J. Reilly & Associates

By |2023-11-29T14:31:48-06:00November 29, 2023|

Solutex Inc. recently purchased the assets of J. Reilly & Associates. The acquisition of the Springfield, Virginia-based janitorial supply distributor expands Solutex’s product offerings and customer portfolio in the greater Washington, DC metro area. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Ecoserv Purchases Cooltech

By |2023-11-29T14:31:48-06:00November 29, 2023|

Ecoserv Group (formerly Ecocleen Services Ltd.) has acquired Cooltech Environmental Engineering Ltd. According to Facilities Management Journal, the US$4.8 million transaction expands Ecoserv’s offerings of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC services. This marks the first acquisition since Ecoserv rebranded from Ecocleen and announced its plans to become a multi-service facilities management business. “The acquisition will allow us ...

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Sodexo Awarded Gold Medal Catering Contract

By |2023-11-29T14:31:49-06:00November 29, 2023|

Sodexo’s catering division, Sodexo Live!, has been awarded a food services contract with the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Per the terms of the deal, Sodexo Live! will employ 1,000 workers per day at the Paris Olympic Village, serving more than 40,000 daily meals to over 14,850 Olympic and Paralympic athletes during a five-week ...

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CCS Announces New ESG Initiatives

By |2023-11-29T14:31:50-06:00November 29, 2023|

CCS Facility Services, the first business in the world to achieve GBAC® STAR Service accreditation, recently launched a formal environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program. The company released an ESG commitment declaration, stating “We act responsibly toward our teammates, our clients, our communities, and our planet through trustworthy and transparent actions.” CCS also outlined its initial ESG ...

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