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Medline Dispatcher Honored for Bravery

By |2024-02-02T15:30:51-06:00February 2, 2024|

Dwayne Hingos recently received a commendation for exceptional bravery and composure from the city commission of Auburndale, Florida. Last October, Hingos, a dispatcher for Medline Industries Inc., was taking a break outside the company’s facilities when he saw a car drive into a nearby alligator-infested retention pond. The driver, Tamara Huber-Lucas, had lost consciousness due to ...

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ISSA LARU—ISSA Launches New State Advocacy Leaders Program

By |2024-02-02T15:00:19-06:00February 2, 2024|

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 the new ISSA State Advocacy Leaders program, comments that ISSA submitted to EPA regarding Safer Choice, ISSA urging congressional support for legislation to promote training, and more. Want ...

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Introducing ISSA’s 2024 President

By |2024-03-11T17:56:48-05:00February 2, 2024|

In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...

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Grainger Expands Distribution Capabilities in Texas

By |2024-02-01T22:09:27-06:00February 1, 2024|

W.W. Grainger Inc. has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Hockley, Texas in 2026. The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is expected to house more than 250,000 industrial supply items, servicing the greater Houston region. Upon opening, it will be one of Grainger's largest U.S. facilities. The company anticipates the new facility will employ ...

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Zenex Adds to Aerosol Technical Team

By |2024-02-01T22:08:25-06:00February 1, 2024|

Zenex International has appointed Allen Price II product category manager of aerosols. During his nearly three-decade career in the specialty chemicals industry, Price has worked in a variety of research and development, product management, and regulatory compliance roles. He most recently served as product development scientist for Blumenthal Brands Integrated LLC. In his new role, ...

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Imperial Dade Acquires Superior SANY Solutions

By |2024-02-01T22:07:37-06:00February 1, 2024|

Imperial Dade has acquired Superior SANY Solutions for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Previously owned by GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc., Oakville, Canada-based Superior SANY Solutions distributes janitorial supplies throughout the province of Ontario. The purchase, which is slated to be finalized on March 31, marks the 78th acquisition by Imperial Dade under its current ...

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Former GOJO VP Honored by ACI

By |2024-01-31T21:38:57-06:00January 31, 2024|

The late Dr. David Macinga has been named the recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) 2024 Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service. Dr. Macinga had served as vice president of product development and regulatory affairs for GOJO Industries until his passing in June 2023. According to an ACI press release, the posthumous recognition honors his many ...

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ISS Adds to Pacific Country Leadership Team

By |2024-01-31T21:38:37-06:00January 31, 2024|

ISS S/A, parent company of ISS Facility Services, has added to the ISS Pacific Country Leadership Team with the appointment of Catherine McAllister Franzi as segment director, energy and resources, for ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand. McAllister Franzi has more than 25 years of executive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and security ...

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Aramark Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

By |2024-01-30T21:36:47-06:00January 30, 2024|

Aramark has issued its 2023 sustainability report. Aramark’s 2023 Be Well. Do Well. Progress Report highlights the company’s management of key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, and details the improvements made toward its sustainability goals. This edition details the progress the company has made with regard to its community building, ...

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Ecolab Teams With Ford to Reduce Emissions

By |2024-01-30T21:34:44-06:00January 30, 2024|

Ecolab Inc. has partnered with Ford Pro™, Ford Motor Co.’s commercial division, to accelerate the electrification of its sales and service fleet. The agreement calls for Ecolab’s North American fleet to be converted to electronic vehicles (EVs) by 2030. Ecolab has set a goal to convert its California fleet to EVs by next year by purchasing ...

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