Industry News
Restroom users prefer paper towels to air dryers
A new Canadian survey has found that people prefer to use paper towels to dry their hands rather than air dryers.
Study finds medical scrubs contain dangerous bacteria
New findings via Duke University reveal that intensive care nurse scrubs are covered in dangerous bacteria that can be transferred between patients.
FirstOnSite expands senior leadership team
FirstOnSite Restoration made three senior leadership appointments within their Canadian operations earlier this month.
Canadian workers feel support for work-life balance
Flexible work schedules is one of the most valued job perks among managers and employees in Canadian companies, and many feel support for work-life balance.
Michael Hsu new Kimberly-Clark president and COO
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (K-C) has named Michael D. Hsu the new president and chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2017.
Global cleaning chemicals market on the upswing
Growth is expected for the global industrial and institutional cleaning chemical market.
Montreal to pump millions into facility upgrades
The City of Montreal is dedicating part of its $6.39-billion capital-works budget for 2017 to 2019 to aid to facilities, projects or programs in various boroughs.
Employees misjudge top office areas for germs
Workplaces are often culprits for influenza and employees are usually uneducated on what areas of an office harbor the most germs.
Cleaning associations ISSA and ARCSI vote to merge
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), are merging.
Conkrite Capital names new VP of Physical Asset Management
Toronto-based Conkrite Capital has named Blair Thompson the new vice-president of physical asset management.
ISSA Hygieia Network awards gender diversity champions in the cleaning industry
The ISSA Hygieia Network (IHN) has announced the winners of its second annual 2016 ISSA Hygieia Network Awards. The event, which took place during ISSA/INTERCLEAN
Johnson Controls signs cybersecurity agreement with Department of Homeland Security
Johnson Controls has signed a CRADA agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.
Key performance indicators enhance retail facilities
PRSM has released a white paper that gives retailers and suppliers a comprehensive overview of how to create and implement key performance indicators.
Randall Linton wins PRSM Excellence Award
Randall Linton, president of ServiceNational Canada, was presented with the PRSM Canadian Excellence Award.
Smart tech developers rate restroom satisfaction
To help facility managers monitor restroom satisfaction, a smart device collects customer feedback data while customers are still in the restroom.
Sealed Air plans Diversey Care spinoff for 2017
Sealed Air plans to spinoff its Diversey Care division and the food hygiene and cleaning business within its Food Care division (New Diversey).
Ontario searches for waste reduction champions
Canada is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week, which runs from October 17 to 23.






