Articles – Manufacturing

Disinfectant Compatibility Testing Clarifies Need For Better IFUs

By , |2025-08-11T20:13:30-05:00March 19, 2024|

Disinfectant labels provide a wealth of information about a product, including the microorganisms the product is effective against. However, how a disinfectant is used is critical to the efficacy of the product. One of the most important – but often overlooked – elements of a disinfectant label is the instructions for use (IFU). Healthcare providers ...

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Making Safer Choices

By |2024-07-16T21:04:47-05:00February 21, 2024|

ISSA proudly announces a new partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and The City College of New York School of Medicine (CUNY Med) to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania and New York. The initiative will be funded by a US$1.19 million Pollution Prevention (P2) grant from the U.S. ...

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AFFLINK

By |2024-03-21T14:58:41-05:00February 19, 2024|

In the vast and diverse world of ISSA member organizations, each one is like a unique fingerprint, leaving its distinct mark on the industry. One such member is AFFLINK, a company that has been making waves for half a century. Who is AFFLINK? “Well, it’s not a duck, that’s for sure,” said Michael Wilson, president ...

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Artificial Intelligence

By |2024-03-11T17:56:52-05:00February 16, 2024|

A previous article found in the November/December 2023 issue of ISSA Today shared some ideas on how artificial Intelligence (AI) could be beneficial in a distributor’s warehouse and how it could recommend a target warehouse accuracy level. Further, it could determine if a warehouse worker is as productive as they should be. As the distribution ...

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Attracting Younger Sales Talent

By |2024-03-11T17:56:51-05:00February 14, 2024|

The sales profession is changing, and unfortunately, it’s graying. Statistics show a professional salesperson’s average age is now 47.1 years old. Fifteen years ago, that number was 42. That means that our profession has aged five years in the last 15, and that’s unsustainable. The sales profession needs new blood. With millennials now making up ...

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Sustainability Reporting

By |2024-03-11T17:56:51-05:00February 12, 2024|

Sustainability reporting is a powerful tool for those considering doing business with an organization, similar to reading a CARFAX™ report before buying a used car. Just as CARFAX provides a detailed vehicle history, sustainability reporting offers a comprehensive account of an organization’s environmental practices. Providing a window Prospective car buyers consider transparency vital for making ...

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ISSA 2023 Achievement Awards Recipients

By |2024-03-11T17:56:49-05:00February 7, 2024|

The ISSA Achievement Awards annually recognize individuals who are committed to driving the cleaning industry forward through their positive contributions in their businesses and beyond. Five honorees were recognized on November 14 at ISSA Show North America 2023, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The ISSA Honorary Lifetime Achievement ...

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Behind the Scenes at ISSA Show

By |2024-03-21T02:44:05-05:00February 5, 2024|

When you think of exciting and diverse professions, the cleaning industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it has its unique charm. This is evident when reflecting on ISSA Show North America 2023 and the celebration of ISSA’s 100th anniversary. Ed Nichols is the director of ISSA Show North America. ...

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Introducing ISSA’s 2024 President

By |2024-03-11T17:56:48-05:00February 2, 2024|

In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...

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GOJO Industries

By |2024-03-21T02:41:34-05:00December 8, 2023|

Founded nearly 78 years ago by Jerry and Goldie Lippman, GOJO Industries, perhaps best known for its PURELL brand hand sanitizer, remains a beacon of innovation and perseverance. In this edition of our Member Spotlight, we look into the rich tapestry of GOJO’s history and values through a conversation with its CEO, Carey Jaros. Beginning ...

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