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Monthly Archives: July 2025

Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU MT1 Vac: AI-powered Robotic Sweeper & Vacuum Sets New Standard for Commercial Dry Cleaning

By |2025-07-15T12:25:23-05:00July 15, 2025|

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today unveiled the PUDU MT1 Vac, an AI-powered robotic Sweeper and Vacuum designed to meet the rising demand for high-performance dry cleaning in commercial and industrial spaces. Combining sweeping, vacuuming, and dust-mopping functions in a single robot, MT1 Vac brings intelligent automation to large-area environments such as airports, metro ...

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Medline Expands Partnership with Emerald Healthcare to Include Environmental Services

By |2025-07-15T12:22:57-05:00July 15, 2025|

Medline today announced a new contract to be the primary supplier of environmental services (EVS) supplies to Emerald Healthcare, which includes 17 facilities across Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas and Kentucky. As part of the new agreement, Medline is Emerald Healthcare's primary supplier of EVS supplies, including hand hygiene products, trash liners, as well as cleaning chemicals. The new agreement builds upon an ...

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Stepan Announces Appointment of New Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

By |2025-07-15T12:20:05-05:00July 15, 2025|

Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) announced today the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Stepan, effective as of July 15, 2025. Mr. Velasquez will succeed Samuel Hinrichsen who, as previously reported, is presently serving as Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hinrichsen will continue in his role as Vice President of Finance. Mr. ...

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The AI Evolution in Office Supplies: Why Agents Are the Future

By |2025-07-16T12:36:45-05:00July 15, 2025|

Over the past decade, the office supply and furniture industry has quietly transformed—moving from catalogs and cold calls to e-commerce platforms and customer portals. But a new wave of innovation is already here, and it's accelerating faster than many anticipated: the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents. This isn't just about chatbots or automation scripts. ...

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Fellowes Introduces Continuing Education Course to Empower HVAC Professionals to Improve Indoor Air Quality

By |2025-07-11T13:30:08-05:00July 11, 2025|

Fellowes Brands, a leading provider of commercial air quality management (AQM) systems, announces the launch of a new continuing education units (CEU) course designed to help HVAC professionals address today’s most pressing indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges. Titled “Beyond HVAC: Holistic Strategies for Enhancing IAQ in Commercial Environments,” the course offers timely guidance on today’s ...

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Kutol Products Company Announces Addition of Vice President of RD&I and Quality Systems

By |2025-07-11T13:27:33-05:00July 11, 2025|

Kutol Products Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial skin care products, announces the addition of Shelley Volpenhein as the vice president of research, development, innovation (RD&I) and quality systems. Volpenhein will lead the company’s technical initiatives, drive innovation through product development and implement forward-looking quality systems. She will also ensure that products are developed with ...

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Disinfection Certificate: Elevate Your Cleaning Expertise Today

By |2025-07-10T13:48:04-05:00July 10, 2025|

In a post-pandemic world, cleanliness isn’t just appreciated—it’s expected. Whether you manage a facility, lead a cleaning team, or work as an independent contractor, earning a disinfection certificate shows clients and employers that you take public health seriously.  This credential validates your understanding of proper disinfection techniques, safety protocols, and industry best practices. As demand ...

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Stratus Building Solutions’ Michele Nichols Recognized as a 2025 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review

By |2025-07-10T12:29:06-05:00July 10, 2025|

Stratus Building Solutions’ Michele Nichols was honored by franchise research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2025’s Franchise Rock Stars. Michele was selected from hundreds of nominations from brands that participated in Franchise Business Review’s franchisee satisfaction research. The Franchise Rock Stars were nominated by their franchise brand’s leadership in one of eight categories ...

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Excel Dryer Wins Two Prestigious Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group

By |2025-07-10T12:26:43-05:00July 10, 2025|

Excel Dryer, Inc., was recently recognized as a double winner in the prestigious 2024 Sustainability Awards, hosted by Business Intelligence Group, which honors organizations worldwide that make sustainability a core part of their business practices. The D|VERSE Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer was recognized as a Sustainability Product of the Year, and Excel Dryer’s Healthy ...

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Inside the Golden Star Decision: Better Benefits and Big Savings with ISSA

By |2025-07-10T12:24:13-05:00July 10, 2025|

Discover how ISSA membership benefits helped Golden Star, a leading cleaning solutions company, upgrade their employee health plans—without sacrificing stability or service. In this exclusive interview, Robbie Reynolds, Vice President of U.S. Operations at Golden Star, shares why the company chose to explore ISSA’s employee benefits offerings, what it was like to transition away from ...

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