When Emi Stefani and Giuseppe Lazzareschi founded Sofidel in 1966 in Tuscany, they were building more than a tissue company. They were starting what would become a multigenerational family enterprise — one whose second and third generations are now active in the business and whose founding families remain the sole owners six decades later. That ...
In today’s food service environment, cleanliness is no longer judged solely by what happens behind the scenes. Today, it is defined by what guests see and experience. Visible cleaning, backed by simple, standardized practices, has emerged as a powerful driver of customer perception, trust, and ultimately, business performance. This shift has been building for years ...
This National Apprenticeship Week, ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, is proud to announce the creation of its Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program, a landmark achievement that brings the cleaning profession into the national apprenticeship framework for the first time. Recently approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, ISSA's Cleaning Technician Registered Apprenticeship ...
Arbor Day is a reminder of the important role forests play in supporting Earth’s ecosystems. Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is recognizing the day by encouraging facilities to adopt practices that help protect forests and reduce environmental impact. “Healthy forests are essential for a healthy planet,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel. “Arbor Day is an ...
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 supporting authorization of EPA’s Safer Choice Program, helping ISSA save the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a newly released Menstrual Health State Report Card for each state, ...
In a healthcare facility, no surface can afford to be overlooked—including the floor. Yet floors remain one of the most under addressed surfaces when it comes to infection prevention and cross-contamination risk. That's a gap CenoBots is working to close, and it's a key reason the company is a proud sponsor of the 2026 ISSA ...
For David Eigen, the fight against healthcare-acquired infections is not abstract. It is personal. When Eigen was 17, his father developed MRSA. A red streak climbing from his ankle toward his knee nearly cost him his life. In his early 20s, Eigen had two similar close calls of his own. Years later, he watched his ...
There's a difference between managing work and leading people — and Mark Warner has spent 40 years helping the cleaning industry understand that distinction. Warner is an ISSA CMI Master Trainer with four decades in the industry, a former ISSA Board of Directors member, and a longtime contributor to organizations including the IICRC. He leads ...
ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, today announced that ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has become the first organization to achieve the CIMS Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors, the highest level of certification offered within ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) program. This milestone ...
Earth Day is an opportunity for facilities to reflect on how everyday cleaning practices can drive meaningful environmental impact. ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, is encouraging facilities to take meaningful steps toward more sustainable cleaning practices that reduce waste, conserve resources and support healthier indoor environments. “Earth Day is a ...
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