News – Manufacturing

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners Adds B and B Maintenance, Inc. to Portfolio in Largest Workforce Employee-led Buyout to Date

By |2026-01-15T13:56:26-06:00January 15, 2026|

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H) is proud to announce the conversion of B and B Maintenance, Inc., a leading Illinois-based provider of janitorial services with a legacy spanning more than 40 years, into a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company. This transaction marks A&H’s largest portfolio company to date in terms of workforce ...

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Trojan Battery to Debut Next-Generation Lithium Solutions at the 2026 PGA Show

By |2026-01-15T13:53:18-06:00January 15, 2026|

Trojan Battery Company, a global leader in battery innovation and technology for over 100 years, will showcase its newly expanded lithium-ion portfolio, as well as its flooded lead acid and AES AGM batteries in booth #3227 at the PGA show, January 20-23 in Orlando, FL. Trojan is addressing the market's increasing demand for customization, power, ...

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AI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry

By |2026-01-13T09:05:31-06:00January 13, 2026|

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. "The industry hasn't felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction," suggests ...

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NaceCare Celebrates 40 Years of Partnership, Innovation, and Purpose

By |2026-01-13T09:02:31-06:00January 13, 2026|

Forty years ago, a small team working out of Toronto’s west end set out to do something simple—but powerful: to make cleaning easier, safer, and smarter. That company became NaceCare Solutions, and four decades later, its products, people, and purpose continue to shape how North America cleans. From the introduction of the iconic Henry vacuum in 1986 to ...

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U.S. Green Building Council Commits to Continued Engagement in the UN Climate Pacts in the Face of U.S. Withdrawal

By |2026-01-13T09:00:00-06:00January 13, 2026|

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) strongly disagrees with the decision this week to withdraw from several United Nations pacts and organizations, calling the move shortsighted and harmful to U.S. economic interests.   “Today’s challenges require global collaboration,” said Elizabeth Beardsley, senior policy counsel. “Across the United States, businesses, NGOs, and state and local governments recognize the value of participating in international climate discussions as essential to protecting U.S. interests and building economic opportunity as the ...

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Ecolab Earns Double ‘A’ Rating from CDP for Leadership in Water and Climate Performance

By |2026-01-08T09:41:31-06:00January 8, 2026|

Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, has earned a top spot on CDP’s respected annual A List for its continued leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water and climate. This marks the seventh consecutive year of ...

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Bona US Announces Open Registration for 2026 Bona Sand and Finish Training Schools Across the U.S.

By |2026-01-08T09:39:36-06:00January 8, 2026|

Bona® – a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors – has opened its 2026 Bona Sand and Finish Training School for registration. Open to hardwood floor contractors, distributors, floor covering retailers, inspectors, architects, and designers, the three-day training will take place in 12 cities across the U.S. ...

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Kärcher’s 90th Year in Review

By |2026-01-06T12:07:18-06:00January 6, 2026|

2025 has been a year of exciting highs for Kärcher, and all while celebrating its magnificent milestone birthday of 90 years. From community projects to the latest innovation launches to critical new hires, this global leader in cleaning technology shows no sign of slowing as it enters its tenth decade. Marking its 90th anniversary, Kärcher UK launched a nationwide ...

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Clean Hands Man Launches the 2026 Clean Hands Index to Elevate Public Handwashing Standards Worldwide

By |2026-01-06T12:04:33-06:00January 6, 2026|

Clean Hands Man today announced the launch of the 2026 Clean Hands Index, a groundbreaking, independent benchmarking report focused on real public handwashing experiences in public and commercial restrooms. The Index brings together insights from multiple industries—including plumbing fixture manufacturers, hand hygiene and dispenser manufacturers, architects and designers, distributors, facility owners and managers, cleaning and ...

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3M to Showcase Industry-Advancing Solutions, New AI-powered Innovation Tool at CES 2026

By |2025-12-29T11:30:49-06:00December 29, 2025|

3M (NYSE: MMM) innovates critical solutions for the world's leading companies and at CES 2026 it will showcase the latest technologies for the interconnected industries of consumer electronics, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and data center. The company will also debut an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to accelerate customer innovation, powering businesses to experiment, simulate and create ...

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