Monthly Archives: November 2023

ISS Appoints Group Communications VP

By |2023-11-29T14:29:08-06:00November 29, 2023|

ISS has appointed Nicki Allitt vice president of group communications. Allitt has more than 25 years of experience in global communications across a variety of industries. She joins ISS from Syngenta Group, where she spent the last decade in various communications leadership positions. “I am very excited to welcome Nicki to ISS. As we continue to ...

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ISS Secures Contract With Norwegian Energy Firm

By |2023-11-29T14:28:48-06:00November 29, 2023|

ISS has been awarded a five-year integrated facility services contract with Norwegian state-owned multinational energy company Equinor ASA. The deal, valued at US$63 million per year, is the largest facility management contract in the Norwegian market and contains an option for a five-year extension. The agreement calls for ISS to provide cleaning, food service, catering, ...

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ISSA Members Among Top Companies for Multicultural Women

By |2023-11-29T14:28:48-06:00November 29, 2023|

Five ISSA member companies been named to Seramount’s (formally Working Mother Media) 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women. Established in 2003, the annual list recognizes businesses for developing and implementing best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women. In compiling this year’s index, Seramount found an increase in companies offering anti-racism training and diversity, equity, and ...

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UNX Adds Laboratory Manager

By |2023-11-29T14:28:49-06:00November 29, 2023|

UNX Industries Inc. has appointed Brian Warren laboratory manager. Warren is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Eastern Carolina University. An analytical chemist, Warren has more than two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has served in numerous laboratory operations and leadership roles throughout his career. About UNX Established in 1958, ...

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Essity Finalizes Purchase of Asaleo

By |2023-11-29T14:28:49-06:00November 29, 2023|

Essity has successfully completed its acquisition of Australian hygiene company Asaleo Care. The transaction was announced earlier this year and includes Asaleo’s 15 manufacturing and distribution facilities, located throughout Australia and New Zealand. “It is with great pleasure we today welcome our new colleagues in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands to Essity. Together we ...

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IFMA Announces 2021-22 Executive Committee and Board

By |2023-11-29T14:28:50-06:00November 29, 2023|

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its 2021-22 board of directors and executive committee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IFMA’s nominating committee recommended the executive committee of its global board of directors remain in office for an additional year. Members typically serve one-year terms; however, the committee extended the term to establish stability ...

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IICRC Seeks Nominations for People’s Choice Award

By |2023-11-29T14:28:50-06:00November 29, 2023|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 People’s Choice Award. The institute’s annual award recognizes the work of IICRC-approved instructors. All IICRC members are encouraged to visit iicrc.org/peopleschoiceaward/ through July 30 to nominate their favorite instructor. The winner will be announced at the Annual Instructors Meeting ...

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ISSA LARU—Register for ISSA’s July Advocacy Webinar Series

By |2023-11-29T14:28:50-06:00November 29, 2023|

Welcome to the ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, our biweekly roundup of the latest public policy issues impacting the cleaning industry. This update touches on a new ISSA July Advocacy Webinar Series, more than 25 U.S. states ending enhanced unemployment benefits, contributing to the ISSA Advocacy Fund this Fourth of July, and more. ISSA Advocacy ...

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Home Depot Expands Rental Program

By |2023-11-29T14:28:51-06:00November 29, 2023|

Home Depot Inc., parent company of Home Depot Pro, announced the company has opened eight new rental centers since the start of the year. Home Depot now has more than 1,300 rental locations throughout North America. To support its rapidly expanding program, the company recently launched a revamped online rental program. Customers can reserve and rent ...

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Compass Group Recruits Robots

By |2023-11-29T14:28:52-06:00November 29, 2023|

Compass Group’s health care division, Medirest, is supplementing its cleaning staff with the introduction of 12 cleaning robots. The robots, developed by Medirest’s partner Killis, will be deployed to several hospitals across the United Kingdom, supporting Medirest’s team of more than 3,000 human cleaners, Cleaning Hygiene Today reports. According to Compass, the robots will tackle some of ...

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