Monthly Archives: May 2026

Turning CIMS into a competitive advantage

By |2026-05-18T15:53:10-05:00May 18, 2026|

When Adam Klotch talks about what it takes to run a world-class cleaning operation, he doesn’t start with equipment or schedules. He starts with the whole organization. “To meet that standard really did take a concerted effort,” said Klotch, vice president of operations support at ABM Industries. “It encompasses the entire organization.” That standard is ...

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Built to last with plenty of growth on the horizon

By |2026-05-18T15:59:31-05:00May 18, 2026|

When R.J. Schinner Sr. returned home from World War II and founded his Wisconsin-based redistribution company in 1951, the idea was straightforward: fill a gap in the supply chain and serve wholesale distributors reliably. Seventy-five years later, that founding purpose still anchors the company his grandson now leads. RJ Schinner has grown into the largest ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – DOL Proposes Joint Employer Rule

By |2026-05-18T12:54:51-05:00May 18, 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 the U.S. Department of Labor’s joint employer rule and ISSA’s corresponding member survey, staying ready for what’s next in the industry, the Virginia House of Delegates ...

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Spartan Chemical Awarded 2025 Corporate Account Supplier of the Year

By |2026-05-26T09:22:16-05:00May 18, 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 announced today that the company was recognized by Network Distribution as the Corporate Account Supplier of the Year for 2025. The Corporate Account Supplier of the Year award recognizes a manufacturer ...

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Too Busy for Complicated: Why Simplicity Is Essential for Food Service Sanitation

By |2026-05-18T10:32:27-05:00May 18, 2026|

The food service industry is operating under a new level of pressure that is reshaping how restaurants operate, how teams work, and how cleaning and sanitation are carried out every day. While many of these challenges have been building over time, recent shifts have accelerated the need for a more efficient, streamlined approach to operations. ...

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Hantavirus and Beyond: Is the Cleaning Industry Ready for What’s Coming?

By |2026-05-20T15:46:16-05:00May 13, 2026|

Biohazard incidents can happen anywhere—schools, offices, healthcare facilities, public spaces, transportation hubs, and commercial buildings. When cleaning professionals encounter blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, or other potentially hazardous contaminants, the stakes climb well beyond routine cleaning. For ISSA members and the global cleaning and facility services industry, knowing how to properly respond to biohazard situations ...

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Servicon Announces Leadership Transition

By |2026-05-13T10:30:19-05:00May 13, 2026|

Servicon, the Culver City-based, family- and women-owned environmental services company that has set the standard for healthcare, aerospace, and mission-critical facilities for more than 50 years, is honored to announce that Craig Honig has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Honig succeeds Laurie Sewell, who will transition to the role who will ...

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O’Dell Corporation Welcomes Andy Doyle as Newest Regional Sales Manager

By |2026-05-13T10:35:19-05:00May 13, 2026|

O’Dell Corporation, a leader in performance-driven cleaning solutions since 1945, is proud to announce the appointment of our new Regional Sales Manager, Andy Doyle. Andy brings extensive experience in the janitorial, sanitation, and foodservice supply sectors having served the Southeastern and Mid Atlantic markets for the past 30 years. Andy’s past experience and representation of ...

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Ecolab Delivers Strong Performance and Impact

By |2026-05-12T16:05:03-05:00May 12, 2026|

The world is entering a period of historic growth, complexity and opportunity. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and demand for energy, food and water accelerates, how companies grow next will matter as much as how fast they grow. In a rapidly changing world, Ecolab remains constant. Today, the company released its 2025 Growth & Impact Report highlighting ...

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New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers

By |2026-05-12T16:03:08-05:00May 12, 2026|

3M (NYSE: MMM) has announced it has joined a group of leading technology companies to establish a new multi-source agreement (MSA) focused on advancing open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. Expanded beam optical technology is increasingly seen as a critical enabler for AI infrastructure, offering advantages in reliability, ease ...

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