The State of the Industry: Inside the Forces Reshaping Cleaning and Facility Solutions

The State of the Industry: Inside the Forces Reshaping Cleaning and Facility Solutions

By |2026-06-10T13:52:21-05:00June 10, 2026|

A state-of-the-industry talk rarely puts two people from opposite ends of the same building on the same stage. That was the whole idea behind the session led by Mike Fitts, 4M Building Solutions’ chief commercial officer, and Dan Smolensky, SIOR, founder and principal of Chicagoland-based TMG Real Estate Advisors, at the Altus Summit on Tuesday, ...

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Philadelphia and Tork Launch Hospitality Hub Restrooms to Expand Access to Hygiene During Philly250

By |2026-06-10T10:18:31-05:00June 10, 2026|

As Philadelphia prepares to host one of the nation’s most historic celebrations, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, unveiled a new Hospitality Hub in LOVE Park designed to help visitors feel welcome, comfortable and cared for during America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Through a multi-week partnership ...

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3M Announces New Board Appointment

By |2026-06-08T15:01:38-05:00June 8, 2026|

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the election of Jennifer W. Rumsey to 3M's Board of Directors, effective June 5, 2026. Ms. Rumsey also has been appointed as a member of the Science, Technology and Sustainability Committee of the Board. "Jennifer is a highly regarded leader with deep experience driving growth across global industrial markets through ...

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From Mop Bucket to Industry Advisor: Derek Oliveira’s Mission to Solve Cleaning’s Toughest Challenges

By |2026-06-09T03:44:37-05:00June 8, 2026|

Successful organizations are proud to have dedicated staff working behind the scenes who are passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed. At ISSA, your association for cleaning and facility solutions, a team of professionals stands ready to serve members no matter the need. One of them is Derek Oliveira, the ISSA Associate Director of ...

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McCormick Place Becomes First Facility to Earn ISSA CIMS Sustainability Cleaning Certification

By |2026-06-05T16:48:45-05:00June 8, 2026|

McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, has become the first facility to achieve Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors from ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, marking a major milestone for sustainability leadership in the meetings and events industry. The designation recognizes McCormick Place’s commitment to measurable, ...

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ISS Expands Contract With Defense Organization

By |2026-06-04T12:26:30-05:00June 4, 2026|

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, has extended and expanded its longstanding partnership with a large defence organisation in Northern Europe. The expanded scope of the contract alone has an annual value of more than DKK 100 million. Under the agreement, ISS will continue to deliver a broad range of Integrated ...

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Christeyns North America Welcomes Walter Lopez as Director of Commercial Laundry Operations

By |2026-06-04T11:27:41-05:00June 4, 2026|

Christeyns North America announced the addition of Walter Lopez as Director of Commercial Laundry Operations, further strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering operational excellence, industry expertise, and innovative laundry solutions to customers across North America. Lopez joins Christeyns with extensive experience in commercial laundry operations, plant management, and customer-focused service leadership. Having led large-scale commercial ...

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ISSA Partners with Smart Building Bootcamp to Support Evolving Role of Cleaning and Facility Professionals

By |2026-06-04T08:10:12-05:00June 4, 2026|

New education initiative equips ISSA members with practical skills to navigate smart building technologies and enhance operations in a rapidly digitizing built environment. ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Smart Building Bootcamp, a specialist education provider focused on smart buildings, digital real estate, and emerging technologies in ...

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Imitation XLERATOR® hand dryers are illegal in the United States per ITC Ruling

By |2026-06-04T11:10:02-05:00June 3, 2026|

Imitation XLERATOR® hand dryers continue to appear on e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Alibaba and eBay, often at lower prices than the original, patented technology, high-efficiency XLERATOR models, but you get what you pay for! Excel Dryer, Inc. is launching a new initiative to help customers identify imitation units and verify authenticity. While imitation dryers may ...

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ISSA Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act

By |2026-06-03T11:16:21-05:00June 3, 2026|

Today, ISSA, The Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions, expressed strong support for the introduction of the bipartisan Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026 (S. 4664), introduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jon Husted (R-OH). The legislation would formally authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice Program, which has operated for more ...

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