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ISSA’s July Period Project Update

By |2024-07-15T18:37:42-05:00July 15, 2024|

Welcome to ISSA’s July Period Project Update. This communication from ISSA will keep you up to date on the association’s efforts to end period poverty through advocacy and education. We encourage you to sign up for this monthly update. Features National Coalition to End Period Poverty Launched: A diverse group of national nonprofits, trade associations, ...

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Spartan Named Top Supplier by AFFLINK

By |2024-07-12T19:44:18-05:00July 12, 2024|

Spartan Chemical Co. Inc. was recently named 2024 Facilities Maintenance Supplier of the Year by AFFLINK. Spartan was honored by AFFLINK for the company’s year-over-year growth in 2023, which lead to increases in sales dollars and improvements in sales representation and ease of doing business. “Spartan is a leading supplier to our organization,” said Vince June, ...

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Sodexo Extends Deal With Northumbria University

By |2024-07-12T19:42:28-05:00July 12, 2024|

Sodexo has secured a 10-year contract extension with Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The deal calls for Sodexo to provide the university with a range of services including cleaning, food service, catering, security, and mechanical and electrical maintenance. Financial details of the extension were not revealed. Sodexo has been contracted with Northumbria University since 2014. “We ...

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California Moves Closer to Revising Short Form Warning Requirements: Impact on the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-07-12T18:25:31-05:00July 12, 2024|

California's Proposition 65 has long been a topic of concern for businesses operating in the state, including those in the cleaning industry. The recent progress made by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in revising the short form warning requirements under Proposition 65 is a significant development. Recently, OEHHA published its most ...

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The Impact of PFAS Regulations on the Cleaning Industry

By |2024-07-12T18:21:31-05:00July 12, 2024|

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been widely used in various industries around the globe, including the cleaning industry. However, due to their potential environmental and health risks, many U.S. states have implemented or are considering implementing regulations to restrict or ban the use of PFAS. States Taking Action ...

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ISSA Launches Payment Processing Program for Members

By |2024-07-12T14:37:04-05:00July 12, 2024|

ISSA, in partnership Propelr, is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive payment processing solution to assist ISSA-member companies with streamlining and improving their cash flow. This innovative program, another exclusive ISSA member benefit, is offered through Propelr and provides users with access to wholesale credit card processing rates for their businesses. These specially ...

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U.S. House Committee Approves Training for Essential Workers

By |2024-07-11T20:02:40-05:00July 11, 2024|

On July 9, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee officially approved the Education and Workforce Freedom Act (HR 8915) by a vote of 23-13. This bill included legislative text pulled from the ISSA-supported Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (HR 1477/S 722), which is a public-policy priority for ISSA. The bill ...

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Diversey Reveals Updated Brand Identity

By |2024-07-11T19:54:33-05:00July 11, 2024|

Diversey has announced a new brand identity. Diversey’s updated identity includes an updated logo which, according to a press release, reinforces the global unity and visual consistency within the brand portfolio of its parent company, Solenis. The new Diversey logo is part of an overall brand refresh by Solenis. Diversey’s parent company recently updated its ...

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Betco Adds Regional Sales Director for Ohio

By |2024-07-11T19:52:48-05:00July 11, 2024|

Betco® Corp. has appointed Ryan Thomas regional sales director. Thomas has more than two decades of sales experience, including 17 years of direct end-user sales and 12 years in commercial and industrial chemicals. He joins Betco from Legends Marketing & Sales, where he served as a senior territory manager. In his new position, Thomas will help drive ...

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Grainger Releases 2024 ESG Report

By |2024-07-11T19:45:16-05:00July 11, 2024|

W.W. Grainger Inc. has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. First published in 2012, the publication, formerly known as the Corporate Social Responsibility Report, details Grainger’s commitment to key ESG issues. This year’s edition also covers the company’s increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce; customer sustainability solutions; and ...

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