Innovations, Trends & Technology

The AACEM and ISSA Autonomous Cleaning Survey

By |2024-01-05T22:19:43-06:00June 21, 2019|

 A walk through the aisles of the exhibit hall at a recent ISSA Show North America event might lead one to believe that autonomous cleaning and robotic devices are widespread in commercial cleaning applications, based on the many product displays and demonstrations. But what is the status of autonomous cleaning equipment and technology in day-to-day ...

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The IMPACT of Innovation

By |2024-01-05T22:19:51-06:00June 20, 2019|

A key goal of ISSA is to advance clean and drive innovation. You can’t advance clean without the powerful impact of innovation. It’s a partnership. More than 10 years ago, ISSA created a program to ensure the global cleaning industry knew what was available: The most advanced, cutting-edge, and innovative products emerging on the market. ...

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The Evolution of Robotics

By |2024-01-05T22:19:42-06:00June 18, 2019|

2016 was the “coming out” party for floor-cleaning robotic equipment at ISSA Show North America in Chicago. There were a handful of companies that introduced robotics that year. Some say 2016 was an encore year. There were efforts in the mid-1990s to bring robotics to floor care, but back then, they were very expensive, and ...

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Leading Innovation Globally

By |2024-01-05T22:19:42-06:00June 14, 2019|

Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG has been at the forefront of high-pressure cleaning technology for decades. The company’s founder, inventor Alfred Kärcher, originally went into business developing industrial submersible heating elements. But in the 1950s, Kärcher’s company shifted its focus to the cleaning industry, releasing what was the first European hot water high-pressure cleaner. ...

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The Domination Factor of CIMS

By |2024-01-05T22:19:39-06:00May 1, 2019|

If you weren’t involved with the cleaning industry, you would have no idea what “CIMS” stands for. CIMS is the acronym for the Cleaning Industry Management Standard. It is especially a game-changer for cleaning business owners, specifically building service contractors working in a competitive marketplace. Yes, it’s a certification program. But not just your normal ...

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Developing a System for Dispensing Success

By |2024-01-05T22:16:48-06:00April 22, 2019|

Hydro Systems Company may have taken home its first Innovation of the Year Award last year at ISSA Show North America in Dallas, but the company has been pushing the envelope for quite some time. Headquartered in Cincinnati, this manufacturer of dosing and dispensing equipment maintains a presence across the world, with operations in Europe, ...

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Uncovering the Truth About Private Label

By |2024-01-05T22:16:56-06:00January 21, 2019|

Sales growth of private-label products was more than three times the rate of branded products in 2017, according to the Nielson Co. in its study of consumer goods. Nielson also said, “Retailer-branded, private-label products have surmounted stigmas of value and quality. In the last year, we’ve seen a complete reversal in growth trajectory compared to ...

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The Truth About Hand Sanitizer

By |2024-01-05T22:16:56-06:00January 17, 2019|

The war against germs and bacteria is a constant one. While washing with soap and water is the best way to ensure hands are properly freed of germs, it isn’t always a viable option. If soap and water are not available, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend using an alcohol-based hand ...

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Cultivating a Creative Culture

By |2024-03-21T02:40:31-05:00December 18, 2018|

With millions of dollars in annual sales and a portfolio of hundreds of jansan products, it would be easy for a company like Georgia-Pacific Professional (GP Pro) to rest on its collective laurels. The Atlanta, GA-based manufacturer maintains a major presence in restrooms and custodial closets across the globe; however, the company still actively pushes ...

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Thawing Out Ice Melt Confusion

By |2024-01-05T22:16:30-06:00November 27, 2018|

In many parts of North America, building owners and managers are legally required to place ice melt compounds not only on immediate building entries but on nearby walkways and sidewalks as well. Typically, they turn to their jansan distributors and cleaning professionals to select the proper compounds to use and install at their facilities to ...

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