Monthly Archives: January 2026

Trojan Battery to Debut Next-Generation Lithium Solutions at the 2026 PGA Show

By |2026-01-15T13:53:18-06:00January 15, 2026|

Trojan Battery Company, a global leader in battery innovation and technology for over 100 years, will showcase its newly expanded lithium-ion portfolio, as well as its flooded lead acid and AES AGM batteries in booth #3227 at the PGA show, January 20-23 in Orlando, FL. Trojan is addressing the market's increasing demand for customization, power, ...

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Inside ISSA Training and Consulting: David Swindle Behind Purpose and Progress

By |2026-01-19T09:40:43-06:00January 13, 2026|

David Swindle’s path through the cleaning industry is anything but linear—and that’s exactly what makes his perspective valuable. Now serving as the ISSA Director of Education, Training, and Field Services, Swindle brings decades of firsthand experience across nearly every corner of the industry, from janitorial work and distribution to manufacturing, training, and consulting. That breadth ...

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AI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry

By |2026-01-13T09:05:31-06:00January 13, 2026|

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. "The industry hasn't felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction," suggests ...

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NaceCare Celebrates 40 Years of Partnership, Innovation, and Purpose

By |2026-01-13T09:02:31-06:00January 13, 2026|

Forty years ago, a small team working out of Toronto’s west end set out to do something simple—but powerful: to make cleaning easier, safer, and smarter. That company became NaceCare Solutions, and four decades later, its products, people, and purpose continue to shape how North America cleans. From the introduction of the iconic Henry vacuum in 1986 to ...

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U.S. Green Building Council Commits to Continued Engagement in the UN Climate Pacts in the Face of U.S. Withdrawal

By |2026-01-13T09:00:00-06:00January 13, 2026|

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) strongly disagrees with the decision this week to withdraw from several United Nations pacts and organizations, calling the move shortsighted and harmful to U.S. economic interests.   “Today’s challenges require global collaboration,” said Elizabeth Beardsley, senior policy counsel. “Across the United States, businesses, NGOs, and state and local governments recognize the value of participating in international climate discussions as essential to protecting U.S. interests and building economic opportunity as the ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Summit Early-Bird Ends Thursday

By |2026-01-12T10:55:23-06:00January 12, 2026|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on International Cleaning Week 2026, EPA seeking public comment on proposed guidance for pesticide registrants, staying compliant in Washington State, and more. Want to stay informed about ...

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Team Cleaning Methods: Improve Efficiency and Cleaning Quality

By |2026-01-08T13:13:32-06:00January 8, 2026|

Cleaning operations today face increasing pressure to do more with less. Facility managers are expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness while managing labor shortages, rising costs, and tighter schedules. To meet these challenges, many organizations are turning to team cleaning—a proven method that improves efficiency, consistency, and accountability. When paired with standardized production benchmarks like those found in ISSA ...

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4M Building Solutions Names Leonard Carder CEO

By |2026-01-08T09:43:16-06:00January 8, 2026|

4M Building Solutions and O2 Investment Partners announced today that 4M, a leading commercial cleaning and janitorial services business, has appointed Leonard Carder as its new Chief Executive Officer. Carder will lead the company through 4M’s next phase of growth and development. Carder succeeds Tim Murch, who will remain in an advisory role and continue ...

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Ecolab Earns Double ‘A’ Rating from CDP for Leadership in Water and Climate Performance

By |2026-01-08T09:41:31-06:00January 8, 2026|

Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, has earned a top spot on CDP’s respected annual A List for its continued leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water and climate. This marks the seventh consecutive year of ...

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Bona US Announces Open Registration for 2026 Bona Sand and Finish Training Schools Across the U.S.

By |2026-01-08T09:39:36-06:00January 8, 2026|

Bona® – a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors – has opened its 2026 Bona Sand and Finish Training School for registration. Open to hardwood floor contractors, distributors, floor covering retailers, inspectors, architects, and designers, the three-day training will take place in 12 cities across the U.S. ...

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