W.W. Grainger Inc. has reported fourth-quarter sales of US$4 billion, a year-over-year increase of 5.1%. Grainger’s operating earnings for the quarter were $557 million, up 2.4% compared to the same period last year. The company’s diluted earnings per share of $7.89 in the fourth quarter were up 4.7% versus reported earnings per share of $7.54 in ...
Sodexo’s convenience business, InReach, has acquired Five Star Food Services for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the Stafford, Texas-based Five Star expands InReach’s service offerings in the Houston metro area. This marks the second acquisition by Sodexo’s InReach division in recent months. In January, the company acquired K&R Vending Services. “The acquisition of Five Star Food ...
The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, has reported fiscal second-quarter sales of US$1.99 billion, an increase of 16% compared to the same quarter last year. Clorox reported year-to-date net cash provided by operations of $173 million compared to $387 million last year, representing a 55% decrease. Net sales in the company’s health and wellness segment, which includes cleaning and ...
Imperial Dade has acquired Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Founded in 1987 and currently led by Riccardo Capocci, Repentigny, Canada-based Royal Net distributes janitorial supplies throughout the province of Quebec. The purchase further expands Imperial Dade’s presence in Canada; last week, the company purchased Oakville, Canada-based Superior SANY Solutions. ...
ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, today opened its scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 12, 2024. There are also opportunities for member companies to donate to a scholarship fund or develop a new fund to support ...
When you think of exciting and diverse professions, the cleaning industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it has its unique charm. This is evident when reflecting on ISSA Show North America 2023 and the celebration of ISSA’s 100th anniversary. Ed Nichols is the director of ISSA Show North America. ...
Imperial Dade has purchased Allston Supply Co. Inc. for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Owned and operated by Roger Cohen and his family, Allston Supply is a Springfield, Massachusetts-based provider of janitorial solutions, service, and expertise. The purchase expands Imperial Dade’s customer base in New England and marks the 79th acquisition by Imperial Dade under ...
Dwayne Hingos recently received a commendation for exceptional bravery and composure from the city commission of Auburndale, Florida. Last October, Hingos, a dispatcher for Medline Industries Inc., was taking a break outside the company’s facilities when he saw a car drive into a nearby alligator-infested retention pond. The driver, Tamara Huber-Lucas, had lost consciousness due to ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the new ISSA State Advocacy Leaders program, comments that ISSA submitted to EPA regarding Safer Choice, ISSA urging congressional support for legislation to promote training, and more. Want ...
In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...
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