Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine

Registration to the 19th WFBSC is open

The 19th International Congress of World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC 2012) will take place in Curitiba, Brazil from 10-14 October 2012. Registration is already open, and can be reached through the website www.wfbsc2012.com, where you can also find more information about the event and tourism, hotels, restaurants, etc). A partnership with Star Alliance offers a discount for international flights. The registration code is JJ01S12. You can find more information at www.staralliance.com. The WFBSC 2012 is going to be held in parallel with the 22nd Regional Higiexpo (fair of products…Read full article

Swisher unveils new look

Swisher, a contract hygiene service providers, has announced its renewed business focus and new look, complete with a raft of innovative products to complement its existing service offering. Swisher has been providing washroom services, delivering high levels of hygiene in the UK for nearly two decades. Having spent the last few months identifying a host of new products to accommodate a far broader spectrum of hygiene support services, Swisher is, according to the company, quite literally setting new standards in hygiene - from the washroom and kitchen to everywhere in between. All the products…Read full article

Kier builds solid foundation for staff

A new foundation degree is equipping students with specialist knowledge to help them build a future in the facilities management industry, thanks to a partnership between Kier’s FM business and Sheffield Hallam University. Aimed at both school leavers and existing Kier staff who would like a formal qualification to underpin their skills, the Kier Foundation Degree in Integrated Maintenance and Facilities Services is taught part-time over three years. It offers a combination of practical, on- the-job training in the workplace, and classroom theory - taught in four, one-week residential blocks…Read full article

Jangro achieves triple whammy ISO registration

Jangro, the largest national network of independent janitorial supply companies with 41 members, has achieved three internationally recognised standards - ISO9001, 14001 and OSHAS18001. The independent assessment was conducted by the British Assessment Bureau and demonstrates Jangro’s commitment to customer service and quality in delivery. Jangro director, Jo Gilliard, said: “We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO9001, 14001 and OHSAS18001 certification as it underlines our commitment to customers and our focus on quality. It demonstrates we can provide a quality solution…Read full article

ICE achieves ISO 9001

Industrial Cleaning Equipment has achieved the management standard, ISO 9001, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to delivering a first class service to its growing client base. The Southampton-based company was independently assessed by LRQA earlier this year, and after achieving the exacting criteria required, was awarded the accreditation. Mark Bresnihan, managing director of Industrial Cleaning Equipment (ICE), said: “This marks another huge step forward for the company, which shows how serious we are about constantly improving the service we provide to our customers. It dovetails our…Read full article

Merlin’s magical transformation

British-based authors of Merlin Business Software, Chatsworth Computers Ltd, went through a transformation on 1 May 2012. To coincide with the start of its new financial year, Chatsworth is undergoing a total branding transformation and will be renamed Merlin Business Software Ltd. Merlin’s chairman, Andrew Wilson, said: “The opportunity to rebrand under a single Merlin identity has been one that we have been considering for some time and, given the growth of our business and customer-base, we have decided the time was right to go forward in to new and exciting markets under a common…Read full article