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Steve Ashkin Explains Why ESG Will Continue to Expand in 2024

By |2023-12-05T19:37:46-06:00December 5, 2023|

Steve Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group LLC and an advocate for sustainability within the cleaning industry, recently shared his anticipation for the expansion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs by more jansan companies worldwide in 2024. “Organizations in our industry realize the importance of ESG issues,” said Ashkin. “These are not just optional ...

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ABM Contracted to Cut Virginia School District’s Energy Costs

By |2023-12-05T19:32:54-06:00December 5, 2023|

ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in central Virginia. The contract calls for ABM to perform an extensive upgrade to the district’s HVAC mechanical system and install LED lighting enhancements in OCPS facilities. The deal also includes maintenance services and a STEM engagement program to help students learn about ...

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BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions Purchase PFS Sales

By |2023-12-04T20:18:25-06:00December 4, 2023|

BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions has acquired PFS Sales Co. for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of PFS Sales, a Raleigh, North Carolina, distributor of paper products and janitorial supplies founded by Thad Ellington, expands BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions’ presence in the Carolinas and the Southeast. “Combining forces with BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions enables us to continue to ...

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Georgia-Pacific to Invest $150 Million in Oregon Tissue Factory

By |2023-12-04T20:15:36-06:00December 4, 2023|

Georgia-Pacific LLC, parent company of GP PRO, announced plans to invest more than US$150 million in its Halsey, Oregon, production facility. The Halsey facility produces both bath tissue and paper towels for the consumer market, and the improvements will support Georgia-Pacific’s premium tissue offerings as well as customer branded tissue. The enhancements will increase production capacity for high ...

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15 ISSA Members Obtain Perfect Corporate Equality Scores

By |2023-12-04T20:14:45-06:00December 4, 2023|

Fifteen ISSA-member companies have achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). First published in 2002, HRC’s annual list rates companies on their internal policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees, consumers, and investors. This year more than 1,300 companies actively participated in HRC’s survey, with 545 ...

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4 Top Trends Driving Sales Into the Future

By |2024-03-11T17:56:45-05:00December 4, 2023|

The sales profession is at a turning point that can’t be ignored and is changing faster than ever before. Every year, the changes are significant and noteworthy. Why? The reasons are technological, generational, and even cultural. Essentially, four significant trends will drive sales into the future, and I plan to be at the forefront of ...

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Power Follow-Ups

By |2024-03-11T17:56:43-05:00December 1, 2023|

For team leaders, supervisors, or managers, observation coaching involves something I call “power follow-ups.” This strategy is extremely important as we look to the future of our industry and your successful place in it. To do this, if you see or hear something that is not the standard set by your organization, try taking the ...

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ISSA Partners With Penn State & CUNY Medicine to Advance Environmental Justice

By |2023-11-30T16:00:45-06:00November 30, 2023|

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce a partnership with Penn State’s College of Medicine and The City University of New York School of Medicine (CUNY Medicine) to improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania and New York. The initiative will be funded by a US$1.19 million Pollution ...

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SC Johnson Professional Offers Tips for National Handwashing Awareness Week

By |2023-11-29T20:16:45-06:00November 29, 2023|

Taking place this year December 3–9, National Handwashing Awareness Week promotes healthy hand hygiene habits in the United States. In recognition of the week, SC Johnson Professional®  has shared the following hand hygiene tips: Understand what proper hand washing entails. The correct handwashing procedure involves a thorough process: Wet hands, apply soap, and scrub for ...

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Clorox Board Names Rendle Chair

By |2023-11-29T16:00:59-06:00November 29, 2023|

The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, announced that its board of directors has elected Linda Rendle to the role of chair, effective January 1, 2024. Rendle has served as Clorox CEO and a member of the board of directors since September 2020. She has been with the company for more than 20 years, serving in a variety ...

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