News – Distribution

ISSA LARU—OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard

By |2024-06-07T14:00:45-05:00June 7, 2024|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on DOL releasing a final rule updating its Hazard Communication Standard, EPA issuing its 2023 PRIA annual report, two upcoming ISSA webinars on recent labor laws and regulations, and ...

California Assembly Passes Janitorial Workloading Bill

By |2024-06-04T21:59:39-05:00June 4, 2024|

On May 22, the California State Assembly amended and passed a bill (AB 2364) that would have imposed a 2,000 square feet per hour production-rate limit for workers, as well as increased the costs of mandatory, in person harassment-training programs for all cleaning service employers.  While the amended bill removed the production-rate limit, it would ...

BradyPLUS Expands Coverage in Western United States

By |2024-06-04T20:19:36-05:00June 4, 2024|

BradyPLUS has acquired Idaho Package Co. (iPAK) for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1983, iPAK distributes a wide array of industrial and agricultural packaging products and equipment throughout Idaho, eastern Oregon, and eastern Washington. The acquisition expands BradyPLUS’s geographical footprint and product portfolio. “The acquisition of iPAK enables us to scale a priority geography and to expand ...

Charlotte Products Appoints Sales & Marketing VP

By |2024-06-04T20:15:21-05:00June 4, 2024|

Charlotte Products Ltd. has appointed Sean O’Hearn vice president of sales and marketing. O’Hearn has more than 20 years of experience in the cleaning industry, with a strong background in strategic planning, market analysis, and team leadership. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing Charlotte Products’ sales and marketing initiatives, including the development ...

Moblico Partners With Continuum

By |2024-06-04T20:14:02-05:00June 4, 2024|

Moblico has announced a strategic partnership with Continuum. According to a press release, this collaboration leverages Moblico's mobile messaging and custom-branded mobile apps along with Continuum's returns automation platform to reduce return costs and enhance the overall customer experience. The two organizations will offer a streamlined and automated returns process accessible directly from job sites ...

Imperial Dade Acquires New York Distributor

By |2024-06-03T21:02:26-05:00June 3, 2024|

Imperial Dade has acquired Rochester, New York-based Regional Distributors Inc. for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Established in 1994 by David and Tracy Scalen, Regional Distributors cleaning, catering, and hospitality products throughout upstate New York. The purchase further expands Imperial Dade’s presence in the region and marks the 88th acquisition by Imperial Dade under its ...

Seven ISSA Members Among Top Employers for New Graduates

By |2024-06-03T21:01:29-05:00June 3, 2024|

Seven ISSA members have been named to Forbes magazine’s list of 2024 America’s Best Employers for New Grads. In compiling the annual list, Forbes partnered with Statista to survey more than 100,000 Americans with less than 10 years’ professional experience working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Participants were queried on such topics as ...

CMM’s FREE Webinar Will Help You Transform Your Sales Team With AI

By |2024-05-30T18:48:50-05:00May 30, 2024|

CMM is offering a complimentary webinar— Leveraging AI for Smarter Selling: Transforming Your Distribution Sales Team for Success—taking place June 18 at 1:00 p.m. CT. As usage of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, sales teams who embrace this technology today have a clear competitive advantage that will grow exponentially in the coming years. In ...

Take the ISSA Period Friendly Restroom Survey

By |2024-05-30T18:47:34-05:00May 30, 2024|

As of April 2024, 27 states and Washington, D.C., have passed legislation to help provide students who menstruate with free access to period products by requiring and/or funding schools to do so. Additionally, some countries— including Canada and Scotland— have also created legislative requirements for other away-from-home facilities to do the same. A survey conducted ...

Banana Products Ends Distribution Deal With Impact

By |2024-05-30T18:44:32-05:00May 30, 2024|

Banana Products LLC has announced the termination of its exclusive distribution agreement with Impact Products LLC, a division of Supply Source Enterprises. According to a press release, the decision is part of Banana Products’ ongoing efforts to expand its market presence and ensure greater availability of its products. The termination allows the company to explore new ...