Articles | ISSA 100th Anniversary


The Tale of the Open Show New!
Grant Watkinson | August 16, 2023

A story of significance in ISSA’s history when the association opened the doors of its annual trade show to the entire cleaning industry. 

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The Presidential Commentary
Jeff Cross | November 20, 2023

ISSA, your worldwide cleaning industry association, is about to enter its 101st year. One of the treasures that is part of ISSA’s...read more


The Future of the Industry
Jeff Cross | November 19, 2023

It’s a universally accepted truth. No one knows precisely what the future will bring. The future is a mystery that is constantly...read more


The Future is Ours to Shape
Jeff Cross | November 17, 2023

Welcome to the centennial issue of ISSA Today magazine. While this is the last issue for 2023, it is also the beginning...read more


Reflections on a Unique Journey
Matt Vonachen | November 3, 2023

As I sit down and write my last President’s Message for ISSA Today, which begins to mark the end of my tenure...read more


Shaping the Industry
Jeff Cross | September 19, 2023

When it comes to the glue of the cleaning industry, one of the critical elements is the manufacturing sector. Whether equipment, products,...read more


The Front Line
Jeff Cross | August 18, 2023

100 years ago, at the birth of what is now ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the focus was on distribution, with...read more


A Salute to Those Who Do
Matt Vonachen | August 9, 2023

In the landscape of society, millions of unsung heroes work diligently behind the scenes, often unnoticed and underappreciated. However, as the global...read more


The Makeup of ISSA
Jeff Cross | April 21, 2023

The world now knows that ISSA is celebrating 100 years of existence. You can see the story and keep up with all...read more