When Emi Stefani and Giuseppe Lazzareschi founded Sofidel in 1966 in Tuscany, they were building more than a tissue company. They were starting what would become a multigenerational family enterprise — one whose second and third generations are now active in the business and whose founding families remain the sole owners six decades later. That ...
In today’s food service environment, cleanliness is no longer judged solely by what happens behind the scenes. Today, it is defined by what guests see and experience. Visible cleaning, backed by simple, standardized practices, has emerged as a powerful driver of customer perception, trust, and ultimately, business performance. This shift has been building for years ...
Arbor Day is a reminder of the important role forests play in supporting Earth’s ecosystems. Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is recognizing the day by encouraging facilities to adopt practices that help protect forests and reduce environmental impact. “Healthy forests are essential for a healthy planet,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel. “Arbor Day is an ...
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 supporting authorization of EPA’s Safer Choice Program, helping ISSA save the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a newly released Menstrual Health State Report Card for each state, ...
In a healthcare facility, no surface can afford to be overlooked—including the floor. Yet floors remain one of the most under addressed surfaces when it comes to infection prevention and cross-contamination risk. That's a gap CenoBots is working to close, and it's a key reason the company is a proud sponsor of the 2026 ISSA ...
For David Eigen, the fight against healthcare-acquired infections is not abstract. It is personal. When Eigen was 17, his father developed MRSA. A red streak climbing from his ankle toward his knee nearly cost him his life. In his early 20s, Eigen had two similar close calls of his own. Years later, he watched his ...
There's a difference between managing work and leading people — and Mark Warner has spent 40 years helping the cleaning industry understand that distinction. Warner is an ISSA CMI Master Trainer with four decades in the industry, a former ISSA Board of Directors member, and a longtime contributor to organizations including the IICRC. He leads ...
ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, today announced that ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has become the first organization to achieve the CIMS Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors, the highest level of certification offered within ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) program. This milestone ...
When Adam Klotch talks about what it takes to run a world-class cleaning operation, he doesn't start with equipment or schedules. He starts with the whole organization. "To meet that standard really did take a concerted effort," said Klotch, vice president of operations support at ABM Industries. "It encompasses the entire organization." That standard is ...
Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) today announced a significant evolution in its long-standing relationship with Brain Corp, signing a 3-year exclusivity extension for next-generation robotic floor care, accelerating new product development with plans to release 10 new products within 24 months, and simplifying the customer buying experience. Together, these actions support the growth of Tennant’s strategic focus on ...
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