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Essity Acquires Feminine Care Business in Brazil

By |2026-08-19T15:16:38-05:00August 19, 2026|

The acquisition is structured as an asset purchase from certain Kenvue subsidiaries and includes ownership of the Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. brands for sanitary pads, liners and tampons, as well as related manufacturing equipment in Brazil. For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2026, the acquired business had net sales of approximately BRL 800m ...

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New Research Suggests the Cleaning Industry Has a Handwashing Measurement Gap

By |2026-08-19T15:11:29-05:00August 19, 2026|

2026 Clean Hands Index finds facilities routinely measure restroom operations—but rarely evaluate whether public handwashing systems actually support a complete hygienic handwash. The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index suggests the next opportunity for the cleaning and facility management profession may not be cleaner restrooms—but a broader understanding of handwashing performance. Drawing on more than ...

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Sofidel Shares Back-to-School Hygiene Tips

By |2026-08-19T14:59:22-05:00August 19, 2026|

As schools return to full capacity, it’s a perfect time to reinforce proper hygiene practices. Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares tips schools can implement to help reduce the spread of germs throughout the school year. “Healthy schools begin with consistent hygiene habits,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel ...

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Matt Ward Recognized by Lower Huron Chemical & Supply

By |2026-08-19T14:53:35-05:00August 19, 2026|

Spartan Chemical Company, a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today, announced Matt Ward, Spartan Chemical regional manager, was named Lower Huron Chemical & Supply’s 2025 Best of the Best Sales Representative. Each year Lower Huron Chemical & Supply recognize the best ...

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Sellars’ Employee Recruitment and Retention Includes Homebuying Program

By |2026-08-18T15:44:42-05:00August 18, 2026|

As part of its employee recruitment and retention efforts, Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has implemented a program to provide its employees with forgivable grants to help them purchase a home. “As most manufacturers know, finding and retaining talent is an ongoing challenge,” says ...

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ISSA Show Goes Big on Robotics, Innovation, and Connections

By |2026-08-18T14:22:14-05:00August 18, 2026|

ISSA Show North America returns to Las Vegas in November, and the most visible change this year waits on the show floor. A new robotics and autonomous cleaning experience occupies roughly 4,000 square feet over the three days of the event, with 40 robotics companies participating. Register at issashow.com. Robotics gets a dedicated space The ...

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ABM and LaGuardia Gateway Partners Launch Autonomous Robotics Pilot at Terminal B, Setting a New Standard for Airport Guest Experience

By |2026-08-18T13:51:28-05:00August 18, 2026|

ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions, announced today the launch of a robotics program at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B. In partnership with LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the operator of Terminal B, ABM is introducing both autonomous inspection and cleaning robots — including one of the first robotic quadruped “dogs” ...

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Cleaning for a Reason Celebrates Inaugural Debbie Sardone Scholarship Recipient

By |2026-08-18T12:58:24-05:00August 18, 2026|

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Cleaning for a Reason is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone $5,000 Scholarship—Victoria Miller of Yorkville, Illinois. The scholarship honors founder Debbie Sardone for her visionary leadership, enduring influence, and lasting impact on the nonprofit and the cleaning industry. Administered ...

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4M Building Solutions Acquires Bluegrass Commercial Cleaning and Rainbow Maintenance Services

By |2026-08-18T11:43:45-05:00August 18, 2026|

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), a leading full-service commercial cleaning and janitorial services platform, has completed the acquisition of Mayfield, Kentucky based Bluegrass Commercial Cleaning (“Bluegrass”) and Elgin, Illinois based Rainbow Maintenance Services (“Rainbow”). Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Husband and wife team Jared and ...

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Tennant Company Announces Retirement of Fay West, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

By |2026-08-18T11:28:24-05:00August 18, 2026|

Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today announced that Fay West, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Tennant Company (the “Company”), gave notice of her intention to retire after her successor has been hired and an appropriate transition period has occurred, with her retirement expected to occur in the second quarter of 2027, but no earlier than ...

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