Monthly Archives: November 2023

3M Announces Quarterly Dividend

By |2023-11-29T14:27:16-06:00November 29, 2023|

3M has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.48 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable June 12 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 21. 3M has paid a quarterly dividend to shareholders without interruption for more than 100 years. About 3M With global sales of US$33 billion, 3M is a ...

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IICRC Publishes Revised Water Damage Restoration Standard

By |2023-11-29T14:27:17-06:00November 29, 2023|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has published a revised standard for water damage restoration. The fifth edition of ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration describes procedures and precautions for performing water damage restoration in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The updated standard details the health effects of exposure to microbial ...

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Kärcher Expands Operations in Romania

By |2023-11-29T14:27:19-06:00November 29, 2023|

Kärcher has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Curtea de Argeș, Romania, later this year. The US$24 million facility is expected to be operational by October, according to News.Ro, and will produce wet-dry vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and other cleaning equipment. Kärcher has targeted Romania as a region for growth and has doubled its business ...

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New CDC Guidelines Allow Fully Vaccinated People to Unmask Indoors

By |2023-11-29T14:27:20-06:00November 29, 2023|

If you’re looking for another way to encourage your employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19—or need motivation for yourself—the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors. Two weeks after their second vaccination—or their only vaccination if they receive the ...

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Don’t Miss Next Week’s Free Webinar on Marketing Your Business

By |2023-11-29T14:27:23-06:00November 29, 2023|

Don’t miss your opportunity to register for a free, educational webinar Cleanfax is offering Wednesday on the 2021 Marketing Blueprint for Cleaning and Restoration. Led by Sonny Ahuja of KiLLitOnLine and John Braun of Hitman Advertising, the webinar will offer tips for how to improve your search rankings and increase lead generation using current marketing best ...

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PuroClean Signs National Deal With Property Management Company

By |2023-11-29T14:27:25-06:00November 29, 2023|

PuroClean, a water damage restoration and remediation company, announced it has added Piedmont Managed Services, a property management company, to its national accounts. According to the joint agreement, PuroClean will provide a full range of services to Piedmont-managed facilities including the Mall of America in Minneapolis. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with ...

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ISSA Advocacy Recap—The New York HERO Act and the Cleaning Industry

By |2023-11-29T14:27:25-06:00November 29, 2023|

Welcome to the ISSA Advocacy Recap, our regular roundup of the latest public policy issues impacting the cleaning industry. This week’s recap touches on the recently enacted New York HERO Act, some states ending their participation in unemployment assistance programs, the PPP running out of funds, and more. The New York HERO Act and the ...

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Clorox Donates $1M to Cleveland Clinic

By |2023-11-29T14:27:26-06:00November 29, 2023|

The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, has announced a US$1 million contribution to the Cleveland Clinic. The nonprofit academic medical center will use the donation to establish the Clorox Public Health Research Fund. The Cleveland Clinic’s new research fund will support innovative healthcare research and establish new training and educational opportunities. Initially, Clorox and the Cleveland ...

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Georgia-Pacific Completes Sale of Nonwovens Business

By |2023-11-29T14:27:27-06:00November 29, 2023|

Georgia-Pacific LLC, parent company of GP PRO, has finalized the divestment of its U.S. nonwovens business segment to the Glatfelter Corp. The US$175 million sale was announced earlier this year and includes Georgia-Pacific’s nonwovens operations at Mt. Holly, North Carolina, and a nonwovens pilot line in Memphis, Tennessee. Per the terms of the deal, approximately 150 ...

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4M Announces Latest Staff Appointments

By |2023-11-29T14:27:28-06:00November 29, 2023|

4M Building Solutions has announced its most recent round of staff appointments. 4M has promoted Amy Rawlins to district manager and elevated Esed Ibrahimovic to field manager. In addition, Zoran Lazic has joined 4M as an account manager. “It’s an exciting time at 4M with our growth and we look forward to the immediate success, growth, ...

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