News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

Cleaning in the Age of Real-Time Data

By |2026-09-09T12:25:22-05:00September 9, 2026|

From smart dispensers and connected equipment to occupancy sensors and predictive maintenance, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming cleaning from a reactive task into a data-driven operation. Real-time insights help facility managers optimize labor, improve service quality, reduce waste, and respond to issues before they become complaints. As connected technologies become more accessible, cleaning ...

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Spartan Chemical Awarded 2025 Partner of the Year

By |2026-09-08T13:16:38-05:00September 8, 2026|

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, was awarded the exclusive honor of being named Imperial Brady’s 2025 Partner of the Year. Spartan Chemical was presented with the Partner of the Year award in recognition of the partner ...

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The Industry We Are Becoming

By |2026-09-03T14:41:06-05:00September 8, 2026|

I’m in the twilight of my second year as ISSA president, and if there’s one word that keeps coming to mind as I look back, it’s optimism. Not the vague, everything-will-work-out kind. The kind that comes from sitting across the table from the people building this industry and watching what they’re capable of. A new ...

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Beyond the Line Items

By |2026-09-03T14:36:22-05:00September 8, 2026|

Every executive running a commercial cleaning organization or overseeing facility services is looking at the exact same numbers right now. We are seeing the rising costs of chemical raw materials, the higher interest rates on equipment financing, and the steady upward pressure on hourly wages. It’s easy to look at these trends from a comfortable, ...

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Just in TIME Framework

By |2026-09-03T14:02:07-05:00September 4, 2026|

For more than 100 years, the commercial cleaning industry has judged its work based on a simple binary standard: “Does it look good, and does it smell good?” A “yes” answer meant success. Now we know that it is the invisible threats, such as indoor air quality (IAQ), fine particles (PM 2.5), volatile organic compounds ...

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ISSA In Action!

By |2026-09-03T14:27:31-05:00September 4, 2026|

Registration Is Open for ISSA Show North America 2026 Registration is now open for ISSA Show North America 2026, taking place Nov. 16–19 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The premier event for the cleaning and facility solutions industry brings together manufacturers, distributors, building service contractors, facility managers, and service providers from ...

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ISSA Announces 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders

By |2026-09-03T11:21:01-05:00September 3, 2026|

ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has announced its 2026 class of Emerging Leaders, recognizing a distinguished group of rising professionals who are helping shape the future of the global cleaning and facility solutions industry.  Selected from almost 100 nominations, the 30-member 2026 class represents the breadth and diversity of the industry, with honorees from manufacturers, ...

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Network Distribution® Promotes Eric Hernandez to Chief Financial Officer

By |2026-09-02T10:35:56-05:00September 2, 2026|

Network Distribution® (Network) is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Hernandez to Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He will join Network’s Executive Leadership Team and oversee the company’s financial operations, strategy, and long-term growth initiatives. Mr. Hernandez is an accomplished financial leader with over 23 years of experience. Since joining Network in 2024 as Vice President of Finance, ...

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New 3M™ Cooling Film helps fleet and rail operators keep cabin interiors cooler and improve efficiency

By |2026-09-02T10:26:06-05:00September 2, 2026|

3M (NYSE: MMM) is launching 3M™ Cooling Film, a roof-applied heat-management solution designed to help keep vehicle cabins cooler, reduce cooling demand, and improve operational efficiency as heat challenges intensify across transportation environments. "Heat is an increasing challenge for transportation operations in warmer climates, affecting fleet efficiency, cargo and comfort," said Wendy Bauer, group president ...

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ISSA Launches New ISSA Academy to Transform Professional Development for the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industries

By |2026-09-02T08:33:50-05:00September 2, 2026|

ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, today announced the launch of ISSA Academy, a reimagined online learning experience designed to provide cleaning and facility solutions professionals with a clearer path to career advancement while helping organizations build stronger, more skilled workforces.  Built around the idea that professional development should be a journey, not simply a catalog of courses, ISSA ...

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