Monthly Archives: April 2026

HB 1544 Prohibiting the Use of Scented Products in Public Areas of State Buildings

By |2026-04-30T14:53:57-05:00April 30, 2026|

Dear President Carson and Esteemed Members of the New Hampshire Senate: The undersigned organizations, representing a broad cross-section of companies involved in the manufacture, formulation, distribution, and sale of products for household, institutional, commercial, and industrial use, respectfully write to express our opposition to HB 1544. This bill adopts an inappropriate policy standard by treating ...

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Spartan Chemical Expands Corporate Accounts Team

By |2026-04-29T10:32:15-05:00April 29, 2026|

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today announced the expansion of the corporate accounts team, effective January 1, 2026. As a result of Spartan Chemical’s growth in the building service contractor market as well as industry growth, ...

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ISS Extends and Expands Contract with the Fulham Road Collaborative in the UK

By |2026-04-29T10:29:20-05:00April 29, 2026|

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has further strengthened its partnership with the Fulham Road Collaborative (FRC) in the UK, comprising of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The expanded scope of the contract has an annual value of approximately DKK 100 million. ...

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BASF to Further Increase Prices for Additives in Plastic Applications

By |2026-04-29T10:26:25-05:00April 29, 2026|

BASF announces a further price increase for products within its global portfolio of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers for plastic applications by up to 25%. This adjustment is in addition to the price increase announced in March and will be effective immediately. The price adjustment is in response to the substantial increases in raw ...

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Pudu Robotics Inaugurates U.S. Headquarters in Dallas

By |2026-04-29T10:18:38-05:00April 29, 2026|

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, will officially open its new U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, on April 23 as part of its global strategic expansion. The new facility is set to enhance Pudu’s regional capabilities and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Americas, marking a new phase of scaled, structured business ...

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Sofidel at 60: How a Family-Owned Tissue Company Built a Global Legacy

By |2026-04-29T10:10:32-05:00April 29, 2026|

When Emi Stefani and Giuseppe Lazzareschi founded Sofidel in 1966 in Tuscany, they were building more than a tissue company. They were starting what would become a multigenerational family enterprise — one whose second and third generations are now active in the business and whose founding families remain the sole owners six decades later. That ...

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Visible Cleaning: Redefining Food Service Standards

By |2026-04-30T06:28:43-05:00April 27, 2026|

In today’s food service environment, cleanliness is no longer judged solely by what happens behind the scenes. Today, it is defined by what guests see and experience. Visible cleaning, backed by simple, standardized practices, has emerged as a powerful driver of customer perception, trust, and ultimately, business performance. This shift has been building for years ...

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ISSA Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week

By |2026-04-27T10:07:25-05:00April 27, 2026|

This National Apprenticeship Week, ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, is proud to announce the creation of its Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, a landmark achievement that brings the cleaning profession into the national apprenticeship framework for the first time. Recently approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, ISSA's Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship ...

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Five Ways Facilities Can Make an Impact This Arbor Day

By |2026-04-23T11:16:41-05:00April 23, 2026|

Arbor Day is a reminder of the important role forests play in supporting Earth’s ecosystems. Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is recognizing the day by encouraging facilities to adopt practices that help protect forests and reduce environmental impact. “Healthy forests are essential for a healthy planet,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel. “Arbor Day is an ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Support EPA Safer Choice Program

By |2026-04-23T09:45:12-05:00April 23, 2026|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly round up of the public policies currently impacting the cleaning and facility solutions industry. This update touches on supporting authorization of EPA’s Safer Choice Program, helping ISSA save the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a newly released Menstrual Health State Report Card for each state, ...

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