News – Higher Education & K-12 Facility Cleaning

Imperial Dade Acquires Texas Distributor

By |2023-12-18T19:00:46-06:00December 18, 2023|

Imperial Dade has acquired Wedge Supply LLC for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Founded by Kevin Wedge in 1989, Wedge Supply distributes paper, janitorial equipment, and food service products throughout North Texas. The purchase expands Imperial Dade’s presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area and is the 76th acquisition by Imperial Dade under its current ...

PathoSans Honors Alliance Française de Chicago

By |2023-12-13T22:29:17-06:00December 13, 2023|

PathoSans has named Alliance Française de Chicago the recipient of its In Good Company Award. PathoSans’ In Good Company Award recognizes organizations for their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The Chicago-based French language school and cultural center was recognized for its long-standing efforts to educate others, increase transparency, and help improve the safety of cleaning chemicals. “The In ...

ABM Reports 4% Rise in 4th-Quarter Revenue

By |2023-12-13T22:28:19-06:00December 13, 2023|

ABM has reported a fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of US$2.1 billion, a 4.1% year-over-year increase in sales. The company reported a quarterly net income of $62.8 million, or $0.96 per share, up 29% compared to $48.9 million, or $0.73 per share, last year. ABM credited the revenue gains to a 15.8% rise in revenue in its aviation segment ...

Aramark CFO Announces Retirement

By |2023-12-12T20:46:54-06:00December 12, 2023|

Tom Ondrof, Aramark chief financial officer (CFO), has announced plans to retire from his current position, effective January 12, 2024. Aramark has appointed Jim Tarangelo as Ondrof’s successor. Tarangelo has been with Aramark for more than 20 years and currently serves as the company’s senior vice president of finance and treasurer. Ondrof will remain with ...

ISSA LARU—Registration Now Open for Clean Advocacy Summit

By |2023-12-08T15:00:49-06:00December 8, 2023|

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 registration opening for the 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit, a complimentary PRIA webinar on December 15, a new ISSA partnership with Penn State’s College of Medicine and The City ...

Registration Now Open for the ISSA Hygieia Networking & Leadership Conference in Atlanta

By |2023-12-07T16:00:52-06:00December 7, 2023|

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, kick off the new year by joining ISSA Hygieia Network for its upcoming networking and leadership conference — Workplace Allies: The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner. This information-packed event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET at Georgia-Pacific’s headquarters in Atlanta. “We’re excited to start ...

ISS Names New CEO for United Kingdom

By |2023-12-06T22:13:07-06:00December 6, 2023|

ISS S/A , parent company of ISS Facility Services, has appointed Scott Davies CEO of the company’s ISS UK & Ireland division, effective January 1, 2024. Davies has been with ISS for more than a decade, serving in a variety of leadership roles. He most recently served as regional CEO of its Asia Pacific division. He ...

4M Expands into Minnesota

By |2023-12-06T22:11:44-06:00December 6, 2023|

4M Building Solutions has acquired Buttweiler Environmental (BWE) for an undisclosed sum. 4M’s purchase of the St. Cloud, Minnesota-based, family-owned commercial cleaning firm expands the company’s presence into the state. Per the terms of the deal, 4M will merge BWE’s EnviroTech and RestoreTech divisions under the 4M Building Solutions name and continue to build on BWE’s client ...

Steve Ashkin Explains Why ESG Will Continue to Expand in 2024

By |2023-12-05T19:37:46-06:00December 5, 2023|

Steve Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group LLC and an advocate for sustainability within the cleaning industry, recently shared his anticipation for the expansion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs by more jansan companies worldwide in 2024. “Organizations in our industry realize the importance of ESG issues,” said Ashkin. “These are not just optional ...

ABM Contracted to Cut Virginia School District’s Energy Costs

By |2023-12-05T19:32:54-06:00December 5, 2023|

ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in central Virginia. The contract calls for ABM to perform an extensive upgrade to the district’s HVAC mechanical system and install LED lighting enhancements in OCPS facilities. The deal also includes maintenance services and a STEM engagement program to help students learn about ...