News – Government Facility Cleaning

Stratus Clean Reports Record First-Half Growth in Debut Year Under New Branding

By |2026-08-26T16:26:14-05:00August 26, 2026|

Stratus Clean, the leading commercial cleaning company and fastest growing franchise, is reporting strong momentum through the first half of 2026, marking its first six months operating under its new name following an April rebrand. The company posted double-digit sales growth, added five new master franchise territories and continued to expand its unit franchisee base ...

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ISS Expands Partnership With Multinational Customer

By |2026-08-26T12:37:47-05:00August 26, 2026|

ISS, a global leader in workplace experience and facility services, has expanded its partnership with a major multinational customer through the addition of multiple sites across key global markets - with the majority of the expansion in the US. Under the expanded scope, ISS will provide integrated facility services, including food services, across selected countries in ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – Vote for the Future of Our Industry

By |2026-08-26T12:32:05-05:00August 26, 2026|

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 preparing for the 2026 midterm elections, how EPR laws are reshaping distribution, a free September 30 webinar on implementing a period positive workplace, and more. Want ...

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Bona Appoints Christer Wahlquist as President and CEO

By |2026-08-24T14:58:10-05:00August 24, 2026|

Bona®, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, today announced the appointment of Christer Wahlquist as president and CEO, effective 1 January 2027. Wahlquist will succeed Lidija Broström, Bona’s senior vice president of marketing, who has served as interim president and CEO since August 2025. Broström will ...

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How EPR is Reshaping Distribution with a $40 Million Packaging Bill

By |2026-08-20T11:38:30-05:00August 20, 2026|

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has stopped being a policy debate and has turned into an invoice. EPR laws are now live in Oregon and Colorado, while California has opened its registration window ahead of billing in 2027, and a federal judge in Portland is expected to rule before the end of August on whether the ...

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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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