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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 ...

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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 ...

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Grainger to Divest E&R Industrial Sales

By |2023-12-13T22:27:25-06:00December 13, 2023|

W.W. Grainger Inc. has sold its E&R Industrial Sales Inc. division Los Angeles-based private equity firm to Paradigm Equity Partners. Grainger acquired E&R in 2013 and has been operating the company as a subsidiary division for the past 10 years. Per the terms of the deal, Grainger customers will continue to have access to E&R’s product ...

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Empowering Students and Building Bright Futures: MSD of Decatur Township Student Custodial Program

By |2024-03-20T20:15:06-05:00December 12, 2023|

At ISSA, it’s always great to learn about a fellow ISSA member of the cleaning community who is doing something truly special to bring about positive change. On the episode of Straight Talk! Deb Faust, an ISSA member and a custodial supervisor at MSD of Decatur Township, a public school district in Indianapolis, discusses her ...

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JLL Secures Extension With Emerus

By |2023-12-12T20:50:51-06:00December 12, 2023|

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has been awarded an contract extension with Emerus Holdings Inc. The deal calls for JLL to provide a range of integrated facilities management services to 35 of Emerus’ small-format hospitals and emergency departments across the United States. According to a press release, JLL will be responsible for the complete mechanical, electrical, ...

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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 ...

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P&G Ceases Manufacturing Operations in Nigeria

By |2023-12-11T21:20:21-06:00December 11, 2023|

Proctor & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Proctor & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has announced plans to discontinue manufacturing operations in Nigeria. P&G’s move to an import-based model comes in response to difficulties in operating as a dollar-denominated business in Nigeria’s current economic environment, Global Cosmetic News reports. Although Nigeria annually contributes US$50 million to P&G’s $85 billion ...

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Ecolab Increases Quarterly Dividend 8%

By |2023-12-11T21:18:51-06:00December 11, 2023|

Ecolab Inc. has increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock 8% to US$0.57 per share. The dividend is payable January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of December 19, 2023. The increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.28 per share in 2024 and represents the company’s 32nd consecutive annual dividend ...

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Never Hear ‘I Want to Cancel My Weekly Cleaning Service’ Again

By |2024-03-07T13:55:52-06:00December 11, 2023|

There is nothing more devastating for a residential cleaning company to hear more than these seven words: “I want to cancel my weekly service.” This news is especially devastating if you are a start-up residential cleaning company when every single client is necessary to your survival. Losing a repeat client is also often the reason ...

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ABM Extends Deal With LaGuardia Airport

By |2023-12-08T15:30:46-06:00December 8, 2023|

ABM has agreed to an extended performance solutions contract with LaGuardia Gateway Partners LLC. The deal calls for ABM to provide a variety of single-source facility management services to Terminal B of LaGuardia Airport in New York. ABM will deliver engineering, janitorial, and maintenance services; curbside, mobility, and transportation services; guest experience program development; and ...

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