Monthly Archives: June 2024

Newell Brands to Relocate HQ

By |2024-07-02T22:01:13-05:00June 25, 2024|

Newell Brands, parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), has announced plans to relocate its global headquarters. The company recently signed a lease agreement with the Queen Tower at Concourse Office Park in Atlanta, WSB-TV reports. Currently, Newell Brands operates in another nearby Atlanta office park, but by mid-2025 the company plans to have transitioned its executive team and ...

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ISSA Residential Opens Nominations for 2024 Professional Image Awards

By |2024-07-02T21:59:45-05:00June 25, 2024|

ISSA Residential is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Professional Image Awards. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2024. The annual Professional Image Awards are an opportunity for the residential cleaning community to recognize industry professionals for their outstanding contributions during the last year. ISSA Residential will present two awards at ISSA Show North America, ...

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Hospeco Acquires Nuance Solutions

By |2024-07-03T16:42:46-05:00June 25, 2024|

Hospeco Brands Group (HBG) has successfully completed its acquisition of Nuance Solutions. The purchase of the Chicago-based provider of cleaning chemical products expands HBG’s product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities. Per the terms of the transaction, Nuance’s leadership team and staff will remain intact, and the company’s facilities will remain open and continue to manufacture products under the ...

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ABM Acquires Quality Uptime Services

By |2024-07-02T21:57:55-05:00June 24, 2024|

ABM has purchased Quality Uptime Services Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at US$119 million. Quality Uptime is a Bethel, Connecticut-based provider of critical power services and uninterrupted power supply system (UPS) maintenance delivering customized preventive and emergency service programs for mission-critical data centers and other facilities. The purchase expands the service offerings of ABM’s mission ...

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Sodexo Recognized for Campus Food Service

By |2024-07-02T21:55:57-05:00June 24, 2024|

Sodexo recently received seven award recognitions as part of the National Association for College & University Food Services (NACUFS) 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition, and Sustainability Awards. The annual awards program from NACUFS recognizes gold, silver, and bronze winners for the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards, and Sustainability Awards. This year’s awards program ...

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Cleaning Service Market Poised for Growth

By |2024-07-02T21:53:44-05:00June 24, 2024|

The global contract cleaning services market is estimated to grow by US$145.92 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. An increase in number of residential buildings is driving market growth, along with a trend toward adoption of green cleaning products over growing health and environment risks. The commercial segment, including hospitality establishments, food service industries, healthcare organizations, institutions, and offices, ...

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Buckle Up: Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements

By |2024-07-16T20:48:38-05:00June 24, 2024|

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1, 2024, and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business owners and employees. The new ...

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ISSA Product Showcase June 21, 2024

By |2024-07-02T21:51:35-05:00June 21, 2024|

Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Compacted Cleaning The SC25 Autonomous Floor Scrubber from Nilfisk provides reliable, resourceful cleaning at the push of a button while its sleek design enables effective cleaning in even the most congested areas. The compact scrubber features zero-degree rotation, reduced speed for effective edge cleaning, ...

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ISSA LARU—U.S. House Passes WIPPES Act

By |2024-07-02T21:47:13-05:00June 20, 2024|

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 ISSA-supported WIPPES Act passing the U.S. House, a janitorial workloading bill advancing in California, an ISSA survey on period-friendly restrooms, and more. Want to stay informed about ...

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ABM Partners With Racing Team

By |2024-07-02T21:42:03-05:00June 20, 2024|

ABM has entered into a strategic partnership with American auto racing team Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA). On June 23, BHA will be participating in the 102nd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in Colorado Springs. This year’s edition of the high-altitude 12.42-mile race will feature all electric vehicles (EVs). Per the terms of ...

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