Dealing with Sales Call RELUCTANCE
They are here. At the last ISSA trade show in Dallas, TX, many younger faces were seen behind the exhibitor booths. Younger people are finally starting to see the value ...
The Evolution of Robotics
2016 was the “coming out” party for floor-cleaning robotic equipment at ISSA Show North America in Chicago. There were a handful of companies that introduced robotics that year. Some say ...
ISSA 2020 Elections Meet Your Candidates
These are the nominees for the 2020 ISSA Board of Directors. Election ballots are being sent electronically to all voting members June 12, 2019, and elections close July 11, 2019. ...
The Domination Factor of CIMS
If you weren’t involved with the cleaning industry, you would have no idea what “CIMS” stands for. CIMS is the acronym for the Cleaning Industry Management Standard. It is especially ...
Beyond Handwashing
Sanitizing simply reduces the presence and growth of disease-causing microbes, rather than killing them. It is better than cleaning alone, especially in food preparation and consumption areas, but only reduces ...
Uncovering the Truth About Private Label
Sales growth of private-label products was more than three times the rate of branded products in 2017, according to the Nielson Co. in its study of consumer goods. Nielson also ...
ESS: Serving up Solutions
When Edgar Ruth first started working for a local cleaning company in the early 1980s, he had no idea a part-time job would lead to a lifelong career—one that would ...
ISSA Show North America 2018 In Review
The 2018 ISSA Show North America began — and ended — with a lot of energy and inspiration. Starting with the ISSA Charities’ Party for a Purpose and wrapping up ...
Healthier Air Means Healthier Students
Children spend the majority of their time in schools, which, on average, are more crowded than many other indoor spaces. In fact, schools often have four times the population density ...
Terrazzo Floors: Making a Comeback
Many cleaning contractors, distributors, and facility managers may not realize it, but a flooring material that dates back to the 1400s, is making a big comeback. Terrazzo is not only ...
