April/May 2018

The pan-European magazine for the professional cleaning sector

APRIL/MAY 2018

EXHIBITION GUIDE

SPECIAL REPORT

BUSINESS FOCUS

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CONTENTS

April/May 2018 | Vol.26, No.2

BUSINESS

SPECIAL REPORTS

47 Philanthropy - alive and kicking

29 When will the revolution come?

Hartley Milner on how corporate charitable giving is on the rise across Europe.

Is the ‘smart revolution’ leaving the cleaning industry behind?

36 Taking care of your workforce What are the employer’s responsibilities when it comes to mental health?

38 Smarter facilities management Global technology corporate Microsoft is exploring the FM sector.

42 A chemcial reaction In the wake of recent reports, are we turning away from cleaning chemicals?

49 Interclean Amsterdam 2018 Your guide to Europe’s largest cleaning sector event starts here.

139 Data - how to succeed

05 News

Gathering data is all very well, but how to use it most intelligently?

15 ECH Award winners for 2017 20 European reports 151 Product review

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141 Common hygiene standards Surface sanitising in food preparation needs to be common across Europe.

144 New ways of finding cleaners Japan is welcoming migrant workers to its cleaning sector for the first time.

147 Productive polishing How to achieve a shiny floor without long periods of it being out of service?

Editor Michelle Marshall Features Writer Ann Laffeaty Advertisement director Chris Godman Advertisement sales executive Yankita Rae

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NEWS & EVENTS

Latest News & Events from ECJ

Hand hygiene intervention can lower nursing home mortality

Improved hand hygiene among nursing home staff could dramatically reduce the mortality rate, according to a new study.

Around 30 per cent fewer deaths were recorded when a multicomponent hand hygiene programme was implemented in 26 French nursing homes.

The programme comprised new hand hygiene dispensers, access to pocket-sized handrubs and a hand hygiene campaign using posters and events. Local work groups were also formed to focus on staff education. Nursing home staff were given online quizzes at the end of the programme and those with a low score were invited to repeat the education stage.

At the end of the 12-month study, researchers recorded a 30 per cent lower mortality rate in the intervention group during a period when France was experiencing a major influenza epidemic. The study is believed to be among the first to assess hand hygiene practices outside a hospital through a randomised controlled trial.

“Hand hygiene protocols have traditionally focused on acute care settings,” said lead study author professor Laura Temime. “Our study is changing this narrative, underscoring the fact that we can take a proven intervention practice and make it work outside the hospital space by specifically adapting it to longterm settings.”

The study’s findings were published in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s publication the American Journal of Infection Control.

According to APIC president Janet Haas: “This research demonstrates that a sustained educational programme focused on hand hygiene can improve practices and may reduce the risk of infection among nursing home patients.

It is crucial that we increase efforts to bolster infection prevention programmes in nursing homes because residents of these facilities have more underlying health conditions and are more vulnerable to serious complications from infections.”

En améliorant sa pratique de l’hygiène des mains, le personnel de maisons de retraite pourrait sensiblement réduire le taux de mortalité de leurs pensionnaires, affirme une nouvelle étude.

The 2018 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards are now open for entries. Hosted by ECJ, these are the only pan-European awards for the industry. See what it takes to be a winner from page 15 of this edition.

The 2018 winners will be announced in Berlin on November 15. Keep up to date with latest news at www.echawards.com

EVENTS May 15-18

November 15

Interclean Amsterdam

European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards

Amsterdam, Netherlands www.intercleanshow.com

Berlin, Germany www.echawards.com

September 27-30

March 19-21 2019

FIDEN Congress 2018

The Cleaning Show

Venice, Italy www.fiden.org

London, UK cleaningshow.co.uk

October 5-6

April 10-12 2019

Budapest Cleaning Show

Interclean Istanbul

Budapest, Hungary budapestcleaningshow.hu/en/

Istanbul, Turkey www.intercleanshow.com

October 10-11

May 21-23 2019

Forum Pulire

Pulire

Milan, Italy www.afidampservizi.com

Verona, Italy www.pulire-it.com

October 16-18

September 24-27 2019

Chistodrom

CMS

Moscow, Russia en.chistodrom.com

Berlin, Germany www.cms-berlin.com

October 29-November 1

November 18-21 2019

ISSA North America

ISSA North America

Dallas, USA www.issa.com

Las Vegas, USA www.issa.com

To have your event included in Events, contact ECJ via email at: michelle@europeancleaningjournal.com

Laut einer neuen Studie könnte verbesserte Handhygiene unter den Mitarbeitern von Pflegeheimen zu einer dramatischen Senkung der Sterberate führen.

Uno studio recente afferma che migliorare l’igiene delle mani fra il personale infermieristico potrebbe sensibilmente ridurre il tasso di mortalità.

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NEWS Could futuristic glass chimneys clean up London’s air?

London students have come up with a lava lamp-style chimney designed to remove toxic particles from the city’s most polluted streets.

Pluvo is a 13 ft high

transparent tube with an internal fan. This sucks in the surrounding air and uses a water mist to remove any toxic particles before releasing it back out again. The newly-released

À Londres, des étudiants ont réalisé une cheminée rappelant une lampe à lave et capable d’extraire des particules toxiques hors de l’atmosphère des rues les plus polluées de la ville.

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air could be up to 60 per cent cleaner than before it went in, according to the designers.

Created by masters students at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, the Pluvo chimneys would be made from toughened glass and powered by piggybacking off existing sources such as lamp-posts, phone boxes and electric vehicle charging stations.

Designers Nick Hooton, Lewis Hornby and Claudia Arnold envisage rows of the chimneys being placed along London’s most polluted roads such as Oxford Street and Regent Street.

“Pluvo is a new type of street furniture,” said Hooton. “It should have quite a significant impact on the level of air quality on

Londoner Studenten haben einen lavalampenartigen Schlot entwickelt, der konzipiert wurde, um Schadstoffpartikel aus den am stärksten belasteten Straßen der Stadt zu entfernen.

London’s streets.”

The system uses ‘wetscrubbing’ technology in which water collides and combines with particulates to remove them from the air, working on a similar principle to rain. The technology is also said to be effective in cleaning toxins such as nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 particulates, with replaceable filter cartridges being used to soak up the debris. Initial calculations suggest that the method could clean two cubic metres of air per second.

Pluvo is being patented and a working prototype built. Funding could be gained via hologram advertisements that would float inside the chimneys and be highlighted against the mist.

Gli studenti di Londra hanno ideato un camino con lo stile di una lampada di lava progettato per rimuovere le particelle tossiche dalle strade più inquinate della città.

NEWS Amsterdam Innovation Award 2018 shortlist announced The jury of the 2018 Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award has announced its shortlist of nominees - choosing 12 entries from across four categories.

This year’s awards has seen the number of categories grow from three to four, adapting to the changing nature of innovation in the professional cleaning and hygiene industry. This means there are three shortlisted nominees in each category: Management & Mobility Solutions/E-Cleaning; Equipment; Machines; and Related Products/Services.

The overall winner of the Amsterdam Innovation Award - and the four category winners will be announced at a ceremony during Interclean Amsterdam 2018 on Tuesday May 15. Visitors to the show are able to vote for

the Visitor’s Choice prize via www. intercleanshow.com.

In the E-Cleaning category, shortlisted entries are Diversey for IntelliLinen, INPACS for its Orbita Dashboard and Vermop for SystemONE.

Congratulations The Equipment & Tools category features Diversey for its MoonBeam3 UVC Disinfection System, SYR for the Powr-Mop Lite, and Unger HydroPower RO. Shortlisted for the Machines category are Kärcher for its KIRA B 50, Adlatus Robotics with the Service Station for Cleaning Robots, and Wetrok for its Wetrok Automatic Marvin.

In the Related Products/ Services category, the finalists are Dityspray for Dityspray, Tork for

Die Jury der Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Awards hat die engere Wahl der Kandidaten – ausgewählt aus 12 Nominierungen in vier Kategorien – bekannt gegeben.

its Tork PaperCircle, and Werner & Mertz Professional for the greenEffective Performance Calculator “We must congratulate all our final nominees for this year’s award, and also everyone who submitted an entry,” said Michelle Marshall, chairman of the Amsterdam Innovation Award jury and editor of ECJ. “I know I speak on behalf of all the judges when I say we had many interesting products to read about!

Broad spread “What was particularly interesting was the broad spread of different developments now being brought to all segments of the market,” continued Marshall.

“Yes, there were a number of new ‘smart’ solutions using latest IoT technology; however, there were

Les lingettes antibactériennes que nous utilisons à domicile n’éliminent les bactéries de surfaces de cuisine que pendant 20 minutes, a affirmé un scientifique.

also notable new tools tackling the day-to-day needs of the cleaning operative at ground roots level.”

“Year after year, we can observe that cleaning solutions providers are becoming more focused on meeting the needs of the workforce and building users too,” she concluded. “This enhances the daily operation of the cleaning team, and consequently the ‘experience’ of the end customer within that particular site.”

The shortlisted products will be on display in the InnovationLAB at hall 8.

Interclean Amsterdam 2018 takes place from 15-18 May 2018. www.intercleanshow.com • ECJ is the official media partner of Interclean Amsterdam.

Read about all the nominated finalists on page 57.

La giuria di Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award ha annunciato la lista dei candidati scegliendo 12 nominativi fra quattro categorie.

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NEWS Celebrity chefs are turning viewers into dirty cooks, study finds average,” said Professor Andreas Hensel, who carried out the study for the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.

“If you always wash your hands thoroughly after touching eggs, raw vegetables or meat and if you clean chopping boards after every working step, you can protect yourself and others from foodborne diseases.”

Hand hygiene compromised

Viewers of TV cooking shows may be picking up bad habits from celebrity chefs, a study has found.

Researchers in Germany analysed 100 episodes of popular cooking shows to see

whether any hygiene rules were being broken.

“The results showed that important hygiene measures are often neglected in cooking shows, with one error being observed every 50 seconds on

Les téléspectateurs adeptes des émissions culinaires prennent peut-être de mauvaises habitudes auprès de célèbres chefs, a constaté une étude.

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Wiping dirty hands on tea towels and reusing chopping boards without first cleaning them were two of the most common errors noted on TV. The researchers then divided participants into two groups and showed each of them a cooking video - one where the chef followed good hygiene protocol

Aus einer neuen Studie geht hervor, dass die Zuschauer von Kochsendungen möglicherweise schlechte Hygienegewohnheiten von Fernsehköchen übernehmen.

and the other where hygiene was compromised.

Each group was then asked to make a chicken salad with home-made mayonnaise based on the cooking video they had seen. Members of the group following the first video’s recipe were found to comply with hygiene recommendations more frequently than the second which had been set the poorer example.

“The results show kitchen hygiene presented in cooking shows may have an influence on the hygiene behaviour of viewers,” said Hensel.

“TV cooking shows can therefore take on a role model function by sharpening awareness of hygiene instead of neglecting it.”

Uno studio rivela che i telespettatori dei programmi televisivi di cucina potrebbero imparare delle cattive abitudini dagli chef famosi.

NEWS EXTRA Digitisation - what’s the impact on our cleaners asks UNI’s Stam

Eddy Stam

Digitisation is one of the hot topics in all areas of business, including cleaning. What are the potential impacts of digitisation at the ground roots of the workforce, the cleaners themselves? This is what concerns Eddy Stam, head of property services at UNI, the global trade union.

UNI Global Union, based in Switzerland, represents more than 20 million workers from 900 trade unions in skills and services – the fastest growing sectors in the world. Its mission is to ensure justice and equality for working people. Heading up the property services division, which encompasses cleaning, is Eddy Stam.

At the World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) congress in Berlin, the theme was digitisation in the professional cleaning sector.

Among the many presentations exploring the ‘big ideas’ of digitisation it was Stam who asked the question: what will be the impact of this trend on the cleaning staff themselves?

“There are still so many questions to be answered around the subject from the workforce’s point of view,” he

says. The key issue for him is data. “If a cleaning company is gathering data on workers via their smartphone, for example, and they are being tracked, who owns that data? The cleaner could be using their own phone. The employer could have information on how fast that cleaner is moving around a building, which areas they are going to. What is the employer doing with that information, how long is it stored? Whose property is it?”

Employers gathering data Stam is unsettled by the fact employers could be gathering all kinds of data from various systems, which means they can effectively vet their workforce.

“So what do they do with that data? Can they dismiss an employee on the back of it?

What exactly do they store?

Does it go to the extent of monitoring toilet visits, how long those visits are, etc?

“And what if the client on a cleaning contract wants to see that employee data? What then?

Who owns it - worker, cleaning company or client?”

Sensor technology, whereby rooms are serviced according to occupancy within a building, is

La numérisation est un sujet brûlant dans le secteur de la propreté, mais on peut s’interroger quant à ses impacts sur la force de travail, c’est-à-dire sur les nettoyeurs eux-mêmes. Cette question préoccupe Eddy Stam, responsable des services d’immeuble au sein du syndicat mondial UNI.

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now a reality however Stam is sceptical about the benefits for the workforce. “The efficiencies are a little exaggerated in my opinion,” he says. “I understand technology can help make the job more efficient but what are you going to do with the 15 per cent saving for example? I doubt savings will be passed to cleaners - it will be the client or the employer that benefits - and in fact I worry they will actually be penalised.”

In the longer term, Stam believes many cleaning companies will be pushed out of the market because of new technology. “Their expertise essentially lies in the allocation of cheap labour. If that labour becomes more skilled because of digitisation, they are not equipped to manage that.

Platforms will be prevalent in my opinion and cleaners go could the way of the gig economy.”

Job losses He says there will also be job losses. “Or if jobs do not go, hours may be cut. Smart buildings and offices will be constructed so there’s less cleaning work needed. If you have a 15 per cent efficiency drive it can only result in fewer cleaner hours. It will be great if

Digitalisierung ist eines der heißen Themen in der Reinigungsbranche, doch was sind die möglichen Auswirkungen auf die Basis des Personals, die Reinigungskräfte selbst? Das beunruhigt Eddy Stam, Head of Property Services (Reinigungsund Sicherheits-/Wartungsdienste) beim Gewerkschaftsdachverband UNI global union.

they can then do other tasks, as many companies are predicting, but I still question the reality of that scenario.

“The fact is the profitability of cleaning companies remains fairly constant, so where are the efficiencies? Clients are putting on pressure when it comes to costs, and those are the drivers for the developments in digital solutions.”

As the market sees a growing trend for more ‘experiencebased’ services, based around feedback from building users, this could bring rewards or penalties for the cleaning company believes Stam. “It also often means having more publicfacing cleaners.”

This brings extra dimensions to the job as far as UNI is concerned, which must be addressed by employers now.

“Workers should be given proper training if they are more public-facing for example,” he says. “And as robotisation and digitisation increases their skills need must be met.”

Provison for the digitised future must be made in collective agreements, concludes Stam. “It’s better if the industry faces the new future and develops together.”

La digitallizazione è un argomento scottante nel settore del cleaning, ma quale è il potenziale impatto sui livelli più bassi della forza lavoro, gli addetti alle pulizie stessi? Questo è quello che preoccupa Eddy Stam, capo dei servizi presso l’organizzazione sindacale mondiale UNI.

NEWS People shun public toilets Almost a third of UK adults are willing to spend money in a café as an excuse to visit the facilities, a new study has revealed.

Nearly four per cent admit to sneaking into an eating house to use the toilet after having ordered nothing at all. And all of them claim to be carrying out these practices to avoid using a public washroom.

A survey of 2,500 UK adults conducted by online company Soap Supplier asked respondents to rate the public washrooms of their town or city out of a maximum of 10. The overall score in the UK was 3.9.

The worst result - recorded in Lisburn in Northern Ireland was 2.1 with Southampton and

Portsmouth closely behind with scores of 2.5 and 2.7.

Public washroom users complained about bad smells, a shortage of toilet roll, lack of mirrors, no soap, broken hand dryers and toilets that failed to flush. When asked about the most off-putting scenario in a public facility men cited unpleasant smells whereas a lack of toilet paper was the number one turn-off for women.

Other survey findings were that faced with a variety of empty cubicles, 47.5 per cent of people would pick the furthest away from the door while 37.4 per cent would pick the closest.

And most people consider the middle cubicle to be the cleanest.

• Selon une nouvelle étude, près du tiers des adultes britanniques sont prêts à dépenser de l’argent dans un café afin d’en utiliser les toilettes.

• Adlatus Robotics a décroché un contrat de deux ans pour collaborer avec Deutsche Bahn au développement de systèmes automatique pour le nettoyage de gares.

Adlatus wins DB contest DB Services - the contract arm of Deutsche Bahn, the German railway operator - came up with a novel way of choosing an automated cleaning system to fulfil a huge station cleaning contract recently.

It invited four machines to compete against one other on a 200 square metre course.

Robots from Diversey, Cleanfix, Adlatus Robotics and Hefter Cleantech were all entered for the Automated Cleaning Challenge.

Performance assessed During the course each scrubber dryer had to deal with a variety of detritus including ketchup stains and leftover

• Laut einer neuen Untersuchung sind fast ein Drittel der Erwachsenen in Großbritannien bereit, Geld in einem Café auszugeben, um die dortige Toilette besuchen zu können.

• Adlatus Robotics erhält einen Zweijahresvertrag mit der Deutschen Bahn zur Weiterentwicklung von Reinigungsrobotern für Bahnhöfe.

chips. The robots’ reaction to people and obstacles were assessed along with their cleaning performance, operational safety and the quality of the finish.

The jury panel also considered each robot’s ability to orient itself in the station and its aptitude for optimising cleaning routes.

Now the winner has been announced and Adlatus Robotics has won the gold medal. The prize - a two-year contract to work with DB on the development of automated station cleaning systems.

• More robotics news in the Amsterdam Innovation Award preview on page 57.

• Uno studio recente ha rivelato che quasi un terzo degli adulti nel Regno Unito è disposto a spendere soldi in un bar come scusa per poter utilizzare il bagno.

• La Adlatus Robotics ha vinto un appalto di due anni per collaborare con la Deutsche Bahn allo sviluppo di sistemi automatizzati di pulizia delle stazioni.

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EUROPEAN CLEANING & HYGIENE AWARDS

Making a social impact Facilities services company Breedweer is a social enterprise and won the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards Workforce award in 2017 for its policies concerning employee relationships, training and diversity & inclusion. Michelle Marshall spoke to its founder Jack Stuifbergen to find out more about the winning business.

In any facilities services business the staff are the most important asset – key to maintaining standards and building client relationships. One company that has placed its workforce at the top of its list of priorities is Breedweer in the Netherlands – which is not only a cleaning company but also a social enterprise. The judges of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards were so impressed they awarded it the Workforce prize in Rome.

Founder Jack Stuifbergen explained: “I decided to become a social enterprise because in 2009 I met Linda. At that time it was difficult to find good staff, we had to go to Turkish coffee houses to inspire enthusiasm for the cleaning profession.

I came across an advertisement from a benefit agency seeking jobs for 30,000 people who were at that time away from the labour market. I went to that benefit

agency looking for nine people, unfortunately I only got two employees. One of them was Linda.

“Linda was an insecure lady, she always stood at the back and had nothing to do with people around her. We trained Linda and when she was presented with her diploma she told us that at home her family had said she would never be able to do it, that she was too stupid. But she had done it. It was then I decided our company would become a social enterprise.

“At that time it was very difficult to set up a social enterprise without a stigma being attached to it,” Stuifbergen continued.

“And the greatest challenge was to completely change the culture of our company.

The focus for me was no longer on making profit but on making impact.

“And social entrepreneurship is like learning to ride a bike – you fall off 10 times before you get it right. In the same way someone who is away from the labour market for whatever reason learns very slowly that he can have a job again.”

Sidelines of society Breedweer sources its staff from benefit agencies, reintegration agencies, social workshops, refugee organisations etc.

“We want to help everyone who is on the sidelines of society to build up a fullyfledged existence,” says Stuifbergen. All employees are trained in the Breedweer Academy – the company has developed its own training and teaching materials, and employs its own teachers. The diploma awarded is nationally recognised and all staff are trained to become facility professionals so they are not only useful within the cleaning industry but also in catering, security and hospitality.

At the core of the Breedweer culture is inclusion. “In our academy we are able to train someone with an IQ of 70 to level one in 72 per cent of cases. The ultimate goal is that everyone should be independently able to earn the minimum wage, whatever their limitations. Everyone matters and everyone should be given that opportunity,” Stuifbergen emphasises.

Everyone should be given a chance Because Breedweer’s main objective is to make a social impact rather than generate profit it is a unique proposition for clients. “Because of our social enterprise accreditation we see an ever-growing customer group that only opts for impact; government departments in particular take that approach when choosing service providers. We win many tenders based on the impact we make – companies use us to strengthen their own proposition, call it ‘window dressing’ if you like but it still makes an impact.”

But the company works hard to not only create value for those disadvantaged workers, but also for the clients. That’s why the company carries out as many facility tasks as possible on each contract in order to achieve efficiency gains.

“For each contract an impact calculation is made in addition to a financial calculation, where we look at how many people who are away from the labour market we can offer a place to. Those people will be placed, with the necessary subsidies, in addition to our regular employees and it is essential they find a fullyfledged job through the buddy system.

This allows us to effectively offer 30 per cent more services to clients for the same money.”

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EUROPEAN CLEANING & HYGIENE AWARDS

Training at the heart London-based cleaning company Julius Rutherfoord & Co was recognised for its commitment to and investment in training at the 2017 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards. Why did they deserve to win the top prize? ECJ spoke to Marcus Heap, sales and marketing director.

Establishing a workforce equipped with the necessary skills to carry out their duties requires commitment and investment – cleaning business Julius Rutherfoord & Co says this is at the heart of everything they do. “Firstly, we value our workforce and their expertise and development; secondly, we take great pride in the exceptional standards we provide our clients.

Thirdly, training is vital for the safety and security of our staff and our clients,” explained Marcus Heap.

“Commercial cleaning requires skills that must be taught through training, not least the health and safety procedures surrounding the correct use of equipment, and the proper technical knowledge connecting cleaning with good hygiene and infection prevention as well as effective communication skills.

“Thorough training gives organisations the peace of mind their cleaning operatives will provide a quality service and they are up-to-date on the latest cleaning methodology, keeping people and places safe.”

The company believes in providing regular training for operatives, as an ongoing process. “This ensures that staff are upto-date with the latest developments in

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best practice and product innovation and use the right equipment and techniques.

“We also recognise the importance of giving staff the right tools to be able to do their job properly, from providing the best cleaning equipment and materials, to outlining clear procedures to follow in all situations, from cleaning techniques to interacting with clients.

“It’s vital to keep a record of all training provided, so you see where there may be skills gaps or when refresher training is required and to ensure training sessions are scheduled. Every training session is carried out, recorded, and reported on through our bespoke contract management app.

“Another key element to effective training is acknowledging when employees have done an excellent job by rewarding success. We pay above the minimum wage and, wherever possible, the London Living Wage. We have developed an in-house award scheme to publicly recognise outstanding effort and performance.”

What are the most challenging aspects of implementing effective training right across the business? Heap replied: “We never rest on our laurels – we are always looking for exciting new ways of improving our service to clients and our training delivery to support this. New innovations and a constant evolution of best practice and new equipment means training needs to be carried out frequently.

“To keep track of all the training, we need to be constantly reporting and tracking who has done what. Our solution is our bespoke contract management app, where everything is carried out and instantly reported – cutting down on administration and enabling meaningful training to be

conducted at the appropriate time.”

He continued: “Thanks to our thorough reporting, we are able to schedule specific training for individuals. We can spot gaps in training and make sure they are filled, and we can ensure key knowledge is fresh in the minds of our cleaners through refresher training.

“We also recognise the diversity of our workforce, so for maximum impact we offer training in multiple languages.

Everything from training and weekly visits by area managers to our monthly email communications are delivered in multiple languages to ensure maximum impact.”

And the Julius Rutherfoord & Co training programme goes beyond that which is necessary to simply ‘do the job’. It covers a host of areas including induction and health and safety training, motivation and communication skills, and site-specific training including client culture workshops.

Employees also have opportunities for apprenticeships which alongside role specific skills, teach functional skills such as Maths and English. “This free education in English, which is second language to many of our employees, is valuable not just for their role, but personal development too,” Heap points out.

“In terms of engagement, the nature of cleaning, with skills including handling complex equipment and showing initiative, suggests cleaning staff are open to learning new things. People have many different reasons for working in the industry, and different aspirations for what they hope to get out of it. Many of our area managers, for example, began their career with us as a cleaner and have risen through the ranks.”

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UPDATE: NETHERLANDS Design trends affect measurement ECJ Dutch correspondent Jacco Vonhof from VSR (Association of Cleaning Research) reports on how changes in office design are affecting cleaning.

Trends in materials and office design affect cleaning and therefore also the measurement of agreed cleaning quality.

When using the VSR Quality Measurement System (known as VSR-KMS) to assess the quality of cleaning, it is first necessary to carry out an inventory of the building. Differences can arise when dealing with new buildings featuring landscaped offices, new material applications and modern furnishings.

After all, a wall is sometimes no longer simply one wall. And you can no longer rely on taps being attached to the basin.

This means there are increasing differences in the observations made by our quality controllers and inspectors when making or checking an inventory in a building, for the purposes of measuring cleaning quality.

This can even occur in the same building with an identical cleaning schedule. We therefore asked ourselves: do we still share a common perspective?

This was a key question during our recent controllers’/inspectors’ day. Among the topics for discussion was a floor featuring adjoining carpet and laminate flooring plus an additional vertical edge. Should this be classed as one floor with an edge and a ledge; two floors with an edge and a ledge; or three floors?

There is no right answer but we must be consistent.

Also, we increasingly see basins with a tap emerging from the wall; should the tap then be considered as a separate component? What about one locker unit with 35 doors divided over seven segments – how should this be recorded in your Jacco Vonhof, notre correspondant aux Pays-Bas, qui travaille pour l’organisation VSR, traite de la manière dont l’aménagement des bureaux tend à affecter les opérations de nettoyage et les étalons de mesure convenus de la propreté.

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inventory? It is sometimes a matter of interpretation.

Tips to avoid discussion: • Take into account how important a component is in the total inventory. If, instead of counting one locker unit you count 35 doors, this applies considerable weight to the cleaning of the locker unit during the inspection.

While, for example, a wellcleaned floor is more important in terms of hygiene.

• If the controller is not the person carrying out the inventory, make sure they communicate about inventory decisions.

This allows the controller to respect the same measurements as in the inventory • Make a record.

The VSR Quality Measurement System is part of a national standard for the assessment of cleaning maintenance, ie, NEN 2075. VSR-KMS also complies with the European EN 13549 standard. Trained controllers and inspectors are the only ones allowed to carry out VSR-KMS measurements and approve or reject the result. This makes it even more essential for work to be consistent.

Furthermore, VSR-KMS plays an important role in the contact between the client and the cleaning company because this makes it possible to establish a minimum acceptable level of cleaning beforehand and for objective differences to be determined between good and bad cleaning.

By continuing to learn, our controllers and inspectors maintain standards of cleaning quality in the Netherlands.

After all, dirty and clean are subjective terms.

Der NiederlandeKorrespondent des ECJ, Jacco Vonhof (VSR), erläutert in seinem Bericht, wie sich Trends bei der Büroraumgestaltung auf die Reinigung und vereinbarten Qualitätsmessungen auswirken.

Il corrispondente olandese di ECJ Jacco Vonhof della VSR ci informa su come le nuove tendenze nel design degli uffici abbia una ripercussione sulle pulizie e sulle misurazioni di qualità concordate.

UPDATE: FRANCE Appeal for public spiritedness French reporter Christian Bouzols on how the authorities are tackling litter more positively.

During its first stage the new campaign to keep Paris clean, launched at the end of March, aimed at shocking the population by showing pictures of Paris covered by heaps of plastic bags, cigarette ends and bottles.

But during a second stage the authorities decided it was better to convey a different message.

“We chose to thank the Parisians for the positive things they had done in placing their litter in the 30,000 waste bins deployed across the city and for stubbing their cigarettes in them. This was both a positive message and a call to further mobilisation,” say the municipal officials in charge.

“Having already had campaigns designed to teach, we turned to a campaign intended to encourage”, explains Mao Peninou, assistant to the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, in charge of cleaning operations. Once it had been concluded it wasn’t feasible to put a policeman behind every Parisian, it was decided people should be thanked for civic mindedness.

“We’ve seen changes in the use of public spaces. People are picnicking more and leaving their litter on site, particularly on canal banks. Bulky items are being left in building entrances. The main problem however, is fly tipping and the absence of civic mindedness,” adds Peninou.

“During the past few months, our units - 3,200 operators - have increased threefold the number of fines imposed. Since 2017 our safety and security department has handed out 108,192 fines, representing an increase of 148 per cent over 2016.”

The fines relate to various offences, starting with fly tipping (a 213 per cent increase), throwing cigarette ends and urinating on the pavement (a 165 per cent increase).

Dans leur souci d’assurer la propreté de la ville, les autorités parisiennes ont lancé une nouvelle campagne appelant au civisme des citadins. Christian Bouzols fait rapport.

“It was time to make a point”, insists Mao Peninou. The renewed cleanliness campaign launched by the town authorities was advertised on municipal notice boards, on 520 litter disposal skips, and on metro platforms.

While implementing this campaign the city has also acquired additional tools. This year 150 new street cleaning machines have been purchased.

But the people of Paris also need to participate. The Dans ma Rue (on my street) app enabling anyone to report litter build-ups has been revised and upgraded.

Be it graffiti, fly tipped objects or badly kept building sites... anyone can now alert the authorities. With the first version of the app, launched in 2013, the Paris cleaning services received 215,300 messages. With the new version, it will be possible to send messages more directly and cleaning services will be able to intervene within 24 to 48 hours.

Some figures Three thousand tonnes of litter are collected every day in the French capital. That’s equal to the weight of the Eiffel Tower being picked up every three days from street waste bins.

2,700 bulky items are carried away every day from the streets of Paris - 92,000 tonnes of material every year. Two-thirds are arranged in advance with the relevant authorities. The remainder is due to fly tipping.

63,478 fines were given for cleanliness offences during the first nine months of 2017 (an increase of 139 per cent over the same period of 2016). €68 - that’s the fine for a cleanliness offence. Of all fines delivered, 43 per cent are due to fly tipping offences and 22 per cent to the throwing of cigarette ends on a public highway.

Im fortgesetzten Bestreben um die Sauberkeit von Paris appellieren die Behörden in ihrer neuen Kampagne an das Gemeinschaftsgefühl. Christian Bouzols berichtet.

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nell’impresa di tenere Parigi pulita, le autorità stanno facendo appello alla vivacità del pubblico per la loro nuova campagna, ce ne parla il corrispondente Christian Bouzols.

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UPDATE: NORWAY Spring clean vs pavement puffing?

ECJ’s Scandinavian correspondent Lotte Printz brings bad news from Norway: “cleaning can be as harmful to your lungs as smoking,” yet ends on a positive note.

Spring is in the air. And so are small particles from cleaning agents. So if you’re planning a good spring cleaning soon in your own home, you might want to think twice. At least as to how you do it.

A recent study from researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, has shown that household cleaning products are as bad for lung function as smoking. Cleaning sprays are the main sinners according to the report. The tiny particles from sprays “stay” in the air for hours, unavoidably you breathe them in and eventually they find their way to the bottom of your airways.

The research, based on ECRHS (European Community Respiratory Health Survey), was carried out on more than 6,000 cleaners over a 20-year timespan and they were found to have as poor lung function as people who have smoked 20 cigarettes a day for the same amount of time.

Substantial damage “The take-home message is that in the long run cleaning chemicals very likely cause rather substantial damage to your lungs,” said Øistein Svanes, who worked on the report.

In addition, the study found that cleaners had a 40 per cent higher risk of developing asthma than other people. Especially if female, which most cleaners still are.

The news is not all bad, though. It may have put a smile on people’s faces in the transportation sector which has long been considered the top source of air pollution.

Talking to The Daily Telegraph, Alastair Lewis, professor of D’après de récents travaux de recherche menés en Norvège, les produits de nettoyage domestique sont aussi néfastes pour les poumons que le tabac.

Lotte Printz, notre correspondante en Scandinavie, en donne des précisions.

Atmospheric Chemistry at York University in the UK said: “People have assumed that the consumer sector is relatively unimportant as a contributor to air pollution. I think this is a very helpful reminder that there’s much more to pollution than road transport.

Since the VW scandal people have had something of a one-track mind, focusing on vehicles, though cars have actually become far cleaner in recent years.”

To look on the bright side in the cleaning business, bad news also brings good tidings. When a “wrongdoer” has been found and a product has been criticised, focus is being shifted: businesses will usually start looking into developing cleaner, less harmful, products. Which will hopefully help cleaners of the future.

Besides if you, as an individual, have a passion for soap and water… why not stick to just that?

“These chemicals are usually unnecessary. Microfibre cloths and water are more than enough for most purposes,” stressed professor Cecilie Svanes, who led the Bergen team.

Using liquid cleaners instead of sprays and keeping our homes well ventilated, are other pieces of advice to follow.

So before you decide to pack up your passion for soap and water, perhaps taking up pavement puffing instead, do hold your breath. There’s no need to skip a good spring cleaning just yet. Just choose your method wisely.

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Laut einer kürzlich veröffentlichten Studie von norwegischen Forschern sind HaushaltsReinigungsprodukte genauso schädlich für die Lungenfunktion wie Rauchen. Die ECJ-Korrespondentin für Skandinavien Lotte Printz berichtet.

La corrispondente scandinava Lotte Printz ci informa che in Norvegia, uno studio recente eseguito da ricercatori afferma che i prodotti per la pulizia domestica sono nocivi per i polmoni esattamente come il fumo.

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UPDATE: ITALY A new board for AfidampFAB Anna Garbagna reports from Italy on changes to the board of the cleaning product manufacturers’ body.

The assembly of AfidampFAB (Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machines, Products and Tools for the Professional Cleaning and Environment Hygiene) took place in Milan recently for the election of the board of directors for 2018/2019.

At the opening of the session, the acting president Gianfranco Bonotto highlighted the importance of debate in the cleaning market. This is Afidamp’s own method: within the association all ideas are generally heard, confronted and analysed and it is essential there is an open dialogue focused on reaching shared decisions.

Stefania Verrienti, secretary of the association, then outlined the activities carried out by AfidampFAB in the two-year period of 2016/2017. She thanked member companies for their active and effective participation in shared projects - to which they have devoted availability, time and knowledge.

By virtue of this level of involvement it was possible to improve relationships with other trade bodies, to establish contacts and new partnerships with sectors in which the cleaning industry plays a role of critical importance. Research projects have been started with prestigious universities and training courses implemented - the aim is that Afidamp becomes a true and recognised reference point for establishing rules related to hygiene and the protection of human health and the environment.

After the secretary’s speech, it was time for the election.

The elected board of directors consists of Francesco Pasquini and Riccardo Trionfera (paper), Giuseppe del Duca, Vito Notre correspondante en Italie Anna Garbagna fait rapport sur la dernière assemblée de l’association AfidampFAB, marquée par l’élection d’un nouveau conseil d’administration.

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Palmisano, Giuseppe Riello and Giampaolo Ruffo (machines), Michele Guida (chemicals), Michele Redi (equipment) and Gianfranco Bonotto (components). Lastly came the elections of the leadership with the choice of Giuseppe Riello, elected president and Gianfranco Bonotto as vice-president, which made possible the establishment of a new executive team.

Giuseppe Riello has been managing director of Ghibli & Wirbel Spa since 2014, and was part of the retiring management.

In the last 12 years he has been vice-president of Confindustria and he is currently president of Verona Chamber of Commerce.

A strong supporter of community life (in fact his credo is summed up in the quote: “If you want to go fast, go by yourself; if you want to go far, go together with others”), Giuseppe Riello thanked everyone for their trust in him and declared himself ready and capable, with the help of his colleagues, to guide Afidamp towards new horizons of development.

We must not forget the mandate the new management will have to carry out is very delicate, as a result of the Extraordinary General Meeting in December 2017, during which the proposal of partnership with ISSA was approved and it was decided the new board would conduct negotiations to define the project and the protection of the association’s interests.

This is a project of great responsibility which will see the leadership and associates engaged with great commitment on a number of fronts in order to safeguard Afidamp’s’ future, and preserve the recognition the association has been building over recent years.

Unsere ItalienKorrespondentin Anna Garbagna berichtet über die letzte Konferenz des Industrieverbands AfidampFAB, bei der ein neuer Vorstand gewählt wurde.

La corrispondente italiana Anna Garbagna ci aggiorna sul meeting dell’associazione di categoria AfidampFAB tenutosi di recente e durante il quale è stato eletto il nuovo Direttivo.

UPDATE: UK The times they are a-changin’...

UK reporter Lynn Webster examines the evolving role of the sector’s trade associations.

It is time to consider the renewal of many of those trade body memberships we hold onto year on year. Often when life is busy we pay the fees without question; without considering the slight increase, waiting for the next annual membership card to drop on the mat.

More recently industry association memberships have come under greater scrutiny. We question the value for money they offer - questioning the benefits they promote and becoming a little more discerning with spending our hard-earned cash.

One significant move has been the announcement from the British Institute of Management (BIFM) regarding their move “to take a major step forward and re-position the institute and facilities management.” This involves recommending to membership that it changes its name from the BIFM to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and that it pushes forward with a process towards attaining chartered body status.

Research they commissioned in 2017 examined the current state of facilities management, its future, the relationship to workplace and the future role of BIFM. The outcome clearly corroborated with the theme suggested by the Stoddart Review which called upon facilities professionals to seek ‘the workplace advantage’.

Another report, entitled ‘The Workplace Advantage from The Stoddart Review’ reveals an effective workplace can improve business productivity by as much as 3.5 per cent. Hence the suggestion for a new name.

This proposal includes adding ‘workplace’ to the name; acknowledging perhaps that it embraces or should embrace a wider range of key functions than FM. But Lynn Webster, reporter d’ECJ au Royaume-Uni, se penche sur la manière dont les organisations professionnelles de la propreté évoluent avec les temps actuels pour justifier leurs droits d’adhésion.

what does the ‘workplace’ actually include? Potentially every sub-division of allied professions becoming all-inclusive or will some be left at the at the crossroads to fend for themselves by the FM style Visigoths?

Concerns to be resolved Not everyone is happy with the move. The outcome won’t be known until members vote at the AGM later in the year but already social media is rife with heated debate. Many concerns are still to be resolved; it will be dropping ‘British’ from the title, a very emotive topic. Will the planned ‘charter status’ isolate those who don’t hold academic backgrounds of university degrees or relevant professional qualification? And where will they go? Does this open doors for other professional bodies to welcome such new recruits as BIFM continues to refresh its image and brand?

Other membership organisations are busily developing and launching new membership opportunities and benefits including training packages and awards.

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc ) has member launches under its Cleanlogic banner, with a growing collection of supervisory and management courses and workshops, developed with BICSc technical knowledge and experience. #Creating a Career in Cleaning.

The Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) has its new Dragon’s Den’ event for innovation and technology.

And ISSA makes its move towards further growth in training and management support initiatives; introducing what are very well attended members’ forums across a wide geographical base.

In the words of Bob Dylan: “The times they are a-changin …”

Die britische ECJ-Korrespondentin Lynn Webster betrachtet, wie die Mitgliederorganisationen der Reinigungsbranche mit der Zeit gehen, um ihre Mitgliedsbeiträge zu rechtfertigen.

La corripondente di ECJ per il Regno Unito Lynn Webster esamina come le organizzazioni associative del settore del cleaning stiano al passo con i tempi per giustificare le quote di adesione.

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SMART SOLUTIONS When will the revolution come? (continued) be blamed on a lack of investment. “All investment has to be made by individual companies and there is only so much we can do on our own,” he said. “If the industry were prepared to combine its efforts and budgets we would see much more rapid development.”

The smart revolution is actually just around the corner according to Essity’s Tork Solutions European marketing manager Anna Königson Koopmans.

“The cleaning sector has certainly not been a forerunner in terms of technological change but it is starting to pick up on new technology quite rapidly,” she said.

“But ours is a fairly traditional industry – one that is determined by certain preconceptions as to how cleaning should be carried out.”

Driving the change are managers of high-traffic locations keen to try out new ways of working, she says. “These types of venues are seeking to improve their hospitality and customer satisfaction levels through increased efficiency,” said Königson Koopmans. “Facility cleaning companies are also discovering that they can achieve significant value through working with real-time data.”

Immediate response Essity’s Tork EasyCube uses sensor technology to keep staff informed about cleaning requirements and dispenser refill needs via their smartphone or tablet. This enables them to respond immediately when an issue arises rather than have to carry out repeated maintenance checks in case a problem occurs.

According to Königson Koopmans the cleaning industry has a strong incentive to catch up with other sectors in terms of technology. “For example, there is increasing pressure for cleaning to be carried out more quickly to enhance efficiency,” she said. “The way to achieve this higher output usually involves making further demands on cleaning staff - basically to make them work faster. But this is problematic since it often results in negative impacts on staff turnover, absenteeism and the quality of service delivered.

“This in turn leads to lower levels of client satisfaction plus a frequent change in cleaning contractors and new procurement processes. These challenges in combination with tough price pressures are encouraging forward-thinking companies to find new ways of working. We believe it will be these proactive companies who will take action to stay ahead of competition.”

Telelog support and implementations manager Malene Salbol believes there to be built-in challenges in the cleaning sec-

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tor that are instrumental in slowing down the rate of technological change.

“When dealing with a remote workforce you cannot ensure all staff have a smartphone or access to the internet,” she said.

“And if you dictate that cleaners must use an app via their private phone there may be some mobile contract expenses to cover which are hard to quantify.”

Other problems arise when customers witness cleaning staff checking their mobile phones on site, she said. “This might be construed by the client as a sign of low productivity.”

However, she believes the sector is gradually switching on to the potential of technology-based solutions. Telelog offers mobile applications for staff tracking, lone worker protection and service auditing via a smartphone or tablet at the client’s site.

“One issue with our services is that clients are having to assess which members of staff have a smartphone and which of them are technologically able to use the application,” said Salbol. “This is why we still offer other ways of logging employees’ hours such as via a phone or though biometric devices.”

Head of marketing at Vectair Systems Louise Goldsmith does not believe that the industry is utilising technology to its full potential. “If you look at the hospitality sector you will see a world in which brands, chains and boutique hotels are staying ahead of the latest trends,” she said. “This is partly due to online reviews which are key to creating brand and customer loyalty. In a sector where choice is widespread and where competition thrives

it is important for a hotel to stand out from the crowd.

“Systems such as online and iPad check-ins eliminate the need for a large reception area while also helping to reduce queueing – and this has enabled hotels to enhance guest experience.” However, she agrees with Salbol that equipping cleaners with mobile devices is not always practical.

“While it would be great for cleaning staff to be able to use their smartphones and iPads, they often have no way of connecting to the internet on site or they lack the ability to do so,” she said.

Lagging behind According to Goldsmith, the sector is particularly lagging behind in the fields of online training, marketing and social media. “There is a distinct difficulty in actually reaching the people who carry out the majority of the work - and this is where other industries are getting ahead,” she said.

Vectair offers a range of smart aircare solutions including aerosol dispensers that calculate servicing cycles via a microchip and urinal maintenance systems that are said to limit water usage by up to 90 per cent through controlled flushing.

So where do stakeholders see the industry in 10 years from now? “I think a larger percentage of the population will have access to affordable smartphones and tablets in 10 years’ time,” said Salbol.

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SMART SOLUTIONS When will the revolution come? (continued) for new training platforms and change the way in which staff are trained and hired.”

Essity’s Anna Königson Koopmans believes that tomorrow’s industry will look very different from now. “Artificial intelligence will play a much more prominent role, while data volumes will continue to grow and the tools made available to analyse this information will improve,” she predicts. “Real-time insights will be the hallmarks of the winners going forward since customers will demand access to better data in order to make decisions.”

Gom’s Bart van Tiggelen warns against the risks that the future may hold. “While Les smartphones se sont emparés de nos vies et notre usage de ce nouveau jouet se généralise de plus en plus. Par ailleurs, les robots se font toujours plus sophistiqués et la technologie de la détection progresse à grands pas. On peut donc se demander pourquoi le nettoyage se pratique toujours comme il l’a toujours été. Pourquoi la révolution technologique ne s’est-elle pas encore implantée dans le secteur entier ? ECJ contemple les facteurs qui tendent à ralentir la révolution des dispositifs « intelligents », constatant que parmi ceux-ci figurent des réticences face au changement ainsi qu’au risque financier, et le fait que la technologie n’est pas encore au point.

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robots will have advanced a step further in 10 years’ time, the cost of these types of solutions will remain high,” he predicts.

“Meanwhile, new and emerging business models might have an unforeseen impact on traditional working relationships with possible advantages but also with risks to cleaning staff.

Risks to cleaning staff “For example, an increasing number of platforms allow workers to ‘rent’ themselves out to businesses with no reference to pensions, paid sick leave or the use of responsible materials. This type of set-up would make workers more fragile.”

Smartphones haben unser Leben übernommen, und unsere Bindung mit diesem neuen Lieblingsspielzeug ist gewaltig. Roboter werden inzwischen immer komplexer und Sensortechnologie erlebt ein schnelles Wachstum. Doch warum werden Reinigungsarbeiten mehr oder weniger noch immer wie eh und je ausgeführt? Die Revolution hätte doch bestimmt auch schon diese Branche erreichen müssen? Das ECJ betrachtet die Faktoren, die die „intelligente“ Revolution verlangsamen: Widerstand; Veränderungen gegenüber nicht aufgeschlossen; eine Abneigung gegenüber finanziellen Verpflichtungen; die Tatsache, dass die Technologie noch nicht weit genug entwickelt ist usw.

And Vectair’s Louise Goldsmith believes that in 10 years’ time we may have come full circle. “Look at the development of mobile phones: we have moved from brick-style phones to small flip phones and now the trend is to actually have bigger phones again,” she said.

“The world is becoming more technologically-minded and more computerfocused. But some of the best technology encompasses complex designs behind the scenes while in fact being very simple to operate. I think people are increasingly crying out for simple solutions that actually work. Sometimes simple is best.”

Gli Smartphone hanno preso il controllo delle nostre vite e la nostra relazione con questo nuovo giocattolo preferito è rilevante. Nel contempo, i robot stanno diventando sempre più sofisticati e la tecnologia dei sensori sta decollando velocemente. Quindi per quale motivo le pulizie vengono ancora effettuate più o meno come sono sempre state effettuate? Di sicuro la rivoluzione avrebbe dovuto oramai raggiungere il settore del cleaning? ECJ prende in esame i fattori che rallentano la rivoluzione “smart”, per esempio l’ostilità, la riluttanza al cambiamento, la mancanza di interesse per l’impegno finanziario, il fatto che la tecnologia non è ancora al passo con il settore ecc.

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• Grâce à l’application intelligente d’Avista, basée sur le cloud, il est possible de surveiller tous les aspects des opérations de nettoyage.

• L’outil de chiffrage de la valeur, qui se monte sur le système Tork EasyCube d’Essity, permet à l’utilisateur de calculer ce qu’il pourrait économiser en installant des dispositifs connectés.

• Alle Aspekte des Reinigungsbetriebs können mithilfe der cloud-basierten, intelligenten Verfahrens-App von Avista überwacht werden.

• Tork EasyCube von Essity wurde um ein Value Quantification Tool (Wertquantifizierungs-Tool) erweitert, mit dem Benutzer jetzt berechnen können, wie viel sie durch die Installation von verbundenen Geräten einsparen könnten.

• Tutti gli aspetti delle operazioni di pulizia possono essere monitorati utilizzando l’app basata sul sistema cloud della Avista.

• Value Quantification Tool aggiunto a Tork EasyCube della Essity permette agli utilizzatori di calcolare quanto possono risparmiare installando dei dispositivi collegati.

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Software update Avista Time continues to update its software solutions, with recent improvements including quality assurance on-site by quality inspectors as well as through email surveys to minor and remote sites.

The company’s products deal with all reporting situations that occur during operations in schools, hospitals, and on public transportation. Everything is monitored via the 100 per cent cloud-based smart process app and covers aspects including staffing, daily planning, proof of delivery, etc. Major operating systems such as Apple and Android are supported.

Avista has also improved communication between managers and the workforce out in the field by adding multi message broadcasting from web application to end user mobile apps.

The company says its solutions are also suited to

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Tork EasyCube uses sensors placed in dispensers and on doors to monitor refill levels and visitor traffic. This enables staff to monitor areas or the facility remotely via a tablet or smartphone, allowing them to respond immediately when a problem occurs.

The Tork EasyCube Value Quantification Tool uses algorithms based on quantitative research and documented customer cases to estimate how much facilities managers could save by installing and using the system. Calculations are made according to staffing figures, the number of dispensers on site and the average number of maintenance checks made during the working day.

By keying in the number of cleaners and dispensers plus the working hours and number of operational days per year – FMs can view their potential savings in a choice of seven currencies. www.tork.co.uk/easycube

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Features include multiple calendar styles for modifying and completing jobs; on-screen analytical tools to perform analyses to minimise overtime, or create evenly distributed work schedules; and customisable views.

Appointment reminders can be sent by email, along with quality assurance emails to help maintain

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MENTAL HEALTH

Taking care of your workforce Mental health problems affect one in four of us at one or other time in our lives. And according to the World Health Organisation these issues are responsible for almost 20 per cent of illnesses in the WHO European Region. So are cleaning industry operatives particularly susceptible to mental health problems? And if they are, what are employers doing to support their staff, asks Ann Laffeaty?

Mental health problems affect one in four of us at one or other time in our lives. And according to the World Health Organisation these issues are responsible for almost 20 per cent of illnesses in the WHO European Region.

In Western countries between 30 and 40 per cent of all cases of chronic sick leave result from mental health disorders with an estimated cost to the economy of around three per cent of GDP. So the problem is widespread: it is causing untold misery – and it is having a devastating effect on the economy.

It is logical to assume that any industry that relies heavily on manpower – such as cleaning, for instance – will be more closely affected by mental health issues than other sectors. But due to privacy concerns most companies are understandably unwilling to discuss the extent of the problem. However, many agree the particular challenges related to cleaning make it a vulnerable sector in which to work. And mental health problems are at least as prevalent in the cleaning industry as in other sectors – or at least that is the view of The Clean

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Space founder and ceo Charlie Mowat.

“Actually, the problems in the cleaning industry are more likely to be worse than in other sectors,” he said. “The isolation of the job, the unsociable hours and the fact that many workers earn less than the minimum wage all tend to be linked to mental health issues.”

Measures for employers The UK Government recently commissioned a report into mental health - the Stevenson Farmer Thriving at Work Report – which recommends a series of measures for employers, says Mowat.

“The report suggests that companies should offer good working conditions and develop an awareness of mental health issues while also training up managers in this area; encouraging open conversations and instigating a mental health plan,” he said. “But it is a hard nut to crack in the cleaning industry where people often work remotely and don’t have daily contact with a manager.”

The issue of mental health is particularly close to Mowat’s heart and he speaks openly about his own problems.

“My father suffered from bipolar disorder which meant I grew up in a very up-anddown environment - and there is some evidence to suggest that these types of disorders can be genetic,” he said.

“I was 25 when I started my own business and I grew it successfully over a period of 15 years. But it can be lonely at the top as well as being pretty intensive, and as a result I began to struggle. But after a few years in therapy I came out the other side much happier. I still have cyclical problems but I am generally much better at looking after myself.”

Speak out Mowat encourages his own 600strong team to be similarly open about their own mental health issues. “However, so far not one staff member has come forward,” he said. “If employees of a company such as mine are unwilling to speak out, how difficult must it be for

operatives across the rest of the industry to talk about their problems?”

Managing director of Facilicom Cleaning Services Jan-Hein Hemke agrees with Mowat that the cleaning industry may have more employees suffering from mental health issues than other sectors.

“It is widely accepted that debt can cause mental health problems and cleaners work in a lower-paid industry,” he said. “The stress of not knowing how you are going to survive another day could be a major trigger for mental health problems.”

But mental health is traditionally a taboo subject, he adds. “As a result we have no figures on the number of people within our business who are affected,” he said. “We support our staff on an ongoing basis but this is usually handled at linemanagement level rather than reported on centrally.”

Access to counsellors Facilicom’s Employee Assistance Programme provides its staff with confidential, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors. “Our team members can seek support on any issues including financial, legal, family and medical advice,” he said.

“However since the service is confidential we have no idea how many of the calls are mental health-related. But the service is well used which means our colleagues are getting help when they need it.”

Facilicom is now looking to introduce First Aid for Mental Health training internally. “This will help people to identify and respond to mental health issues,” said Hemke.

He has no knowledge as to whether or not the problem is escalating. However, he claims the fact that taboos are breaking down is a highly positive sign. “An increased recognition of the seriousness of the issue within the industry enables us to offer more help and to look at the root causes of the problem, such as low pay,” he said.

Facilicom supports the UK’s Living Wage scheme and provides its staff members

MENTAL HEALTH with Hostmanship training. “This helps to improve communications skills and embed a supportive culture,” said Hemke.

“Through this training we are able to ensure good working conditions and an optimal work-life balance.”

The well-being of employees is central to Kärcher’s own ethos according to corporate marketing and brand management team manager Maximilian Morlock.

“Our founder Alfred Kärcher focused on a long-term, people-centric style of management and his attitude is still the bedrock of our corporate policy today,” he said.

Staff are free to discuss any healthrelated issues at the company’s own health centre. “The HR department works with the occupational health and safety department and the works council to adopt a holistic and long-term approach to health management,” he said. “Services include the provision of advice regarding physical or mental health issues caused by or related to work.”

Help in times of crisis The company also offers help in times of crisis. “For example we provide extensive support to employees returning to work following a long illness-related absence,” he said. “In 2013 we appointed occupational reintegration management executives to ensure that returning employees recovered their health and were fit for work again as quickly as possible, avoiding any recurrence of the illness or lasting harm to their health.

Reintegration management also includes advice and support for employees returning to work following a serious illness or accident.”

The company takes a proactive approach with the view to preventing health problems, both mental and physical.

“We offer sports opportunities and activity days, for example,” said Morlock.

“Every staff member is also entitled to a 10-minute personal training session once a week. And we have built a daily five-minute activity break into all our production facilities when a fitness trainer instigates loosening-up and mobilisation Une personne sur quatre sera touchée par un problème de santé mentale à un moment ou l’autre de sa vie et, selon l’Organisation mondiale de la santé, les problèmes de ce type sont à l’origine de près du cinquième de toutes les maladies qui surviennent dans la région Europe de l’OMS. Les agents de nettoyage y sont-ils plus exposés que les autres travailleurs ? Si tel est le cas, que font les patrons pour appuyer leur personnel ?

exercises along the production lines. The aim is to encourage employees to keep moving physically in different ways to relieve any muscular tension or stiffness.

The fact that 70 per cent of our staff generally join in with this activity shows what a success it is.”

However, he says mental health problems within Kärcher are less of an issue than physical concerns. “Data recorded in 2017 showed that most employee days off were due to muscular and bone-related issues which included everything from back pain to fractures,” he said. “Mental health problems were much lower down the list, perhaps in fifth or sixth place.”

Like Kärcher, contract cleaning company Markas is aware of relatively few mental health problems among its own staff. “But we can understand why cleaners might suffer from work-related stress,” said assistant director general Elisa Montanari.

“This could be due to the environment in which they provide their services, particularly when it is in the healthcare field. People who work in hospitals and nursing homes are often in contact with seriously ill patients who suffer from intense pain and this may be a trigger for depression in the long term.

“There are also psychosocial factors that make cleaning staff particularly vulnerable. For example they tend to come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds which means they may need to cope with language and cultural barriers.”

Markas’ staff are encouraged to consult the company’s Social Performance Team regarding any mental health issues, she says. “This team evaluates each reported situation and implements measures to guarantee employees’ well-being,” said Montanari. “Markas also has a network of qualified occupational doctors from whom employees can request a medical examination if they need one.”

Risk evaluations She says health and well-being are becoming increasingly relevant in all industries today. “Markas constantly monitors the work-related stress of its employees by conducting risk evaluations,” Psychische Probleme betreffen einen von vieren irgendwann in unserem Leben und laut Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) sind diese Probleme für fast 20 Prozent der Erkrankungen im europäischen Bereich der WHO verantwortlich. Sind Reinigungskräfte besonders anfällig dafür? Und wenn dies der Fall ist, was unternehmen Arbeitgeber, um ihre Arbeitnehmer zu unterstützen?

she adds.

According to Montanari the company keeps a close eye on factors such as absence from work, accidents, requests for extraordinary medical examinations, workload and working hours. “These indicators allow us to evaluate if there are any organisational conditions that may determine work-related stress,” she said.

“And we continually assess the risks in the environments where our operatives work in an effort to eliminate or reduce these risks.”

Social responsibility Health monitoring procedures at Markas include preventive and periodic medical examinations with occupational doctors to evaluate the health status of employees.

“As a company with more than 9,000 employees in four different countries, Markas has always been aware of its social responsibility,” said Montanari. ”For this reason we are constantly investing in activities and initiatives aimed at creating a pleasant, fair and motivating working environment.”

She says Markas places a great deal of importance on the active integration of multicultural employees. “The service sector is often the first point of contact for immigrants when seeking a job,” said Montanari. “By organising language courses, social events and mentoring programmes we help to facilitate the integration of new employees not only into our company but also into local society.”

And staff respond well to this caring attitude, she says. “Between 2014 and 2016 we conducted anonymous surveys into employee satisfaction in collaboration with the Great Place to Work Institute. These revealed that 80 per cent of our employees felt Markas was an excellent place to work while offering us important insights into our strength as an employer and - more importantly – into those aspects that can still be improved.

“And in 2016 Markas received the “Employer of the Year Ruban d’Honneur” at the European Business Awards, placing us among the 10 best employers in Europe.”

I problemi di salute mentale colpiscono un individuo su quattro in un momento o l’altro della vita e a quanto afferma l’organizzazione mondiale della salute World Health Organisation, questi problemi sono responsabili per quasi il 20 per cento di malattie nella regione europea dell’OMS. Sono gli addetti alle pulizia particolarmente vulnerabili? E se davvero è così, cosa fanno i datori di lavoro per sostenere i loro dipendenti?

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INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS

Smarter facilities management Smart buildings, Internet of Things – both now familiar phrases to most of us. Their potential impact on how building services such as cleaning are delivered is still uncertain.

What’s not in dispute however, is that the implications for facilities management will be far-reaching, and now global technology corporation Microsoft is exploring the possibilities to become involved in the sector.

David Williams, business architect for the Microsoft Digital Applied Innovation Team talks to ECJ.

Smart buildings, Internet of Things – both now familiar phrases to most of us.

Their potential impact on how building services such as cleaning are delivered is still uncertain. What’s not in dispute however, is that the implications for facilities management will be far-reaching, and now global technology corporation Microsoft is exploring the possibilities to become involved in the sector. David Williams, business architect for the Microsoft Digital Applied Innovation Team talks to ECJ. Across the globe, everyone is familiar with the Microsoft brand name, usually through the Windows operating system.

The company is now much more than a software business however as David Williams, Business Architect for its Applied Innovation Team explains. “Microsoft is now a cloud-based company. Our currency is data. We help customers to either make money out of their data, or to improve their business in some way. And we fight for the privacy of that data.”

Having built the Azure global cloud platform Microsoft is now interested in helping businesses to gain insights from the data in buildings.

Most expensive costs “As a company we have many of our own buildings worldwide, which we manage on a daily basis,” continues Williams. “so we ourselves have challenges in terms of FM and cleaning.”

At the Microsoft headquarters in Richmond, Washington, USA for example there are 140 structures on the site and 65,000 people going in and out of those buildings every day. “Functions such as heating, ventilation, cleaning and other facilities services are the most expensive running costs in buildings. We at Microsoft are not just focusing on the technology but on building platforms that are relevant and that create real solutions.”

Cleaning is an interesting area for Microsoft as it is a cost in any large building, and a very clear cost. “How to measure what a clean building is, how it

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impacts on how people are performing, improving the experience of people within a building – those are the areas we are focusing on. And data is the currency here – historically that data was very expensive, and not very long ago. Now it’s much more affordable and worth exploring.”

Williams gives the example of a typical office building. “Within that building there is a great deal of equipment, which is all producing data. In a new building there will be a data management system generating data. We take that and analyse it, looking closely at any problems. We can quickly make basic savings.

Most used areas “Then we use analytics tools to go further. We build up a map of which areas people are using. For example why heat or clean areas that are not even being used?

Wifi and infrared sensors can provide us with the data we need, along with apps people use to book meeting rooms, room access codes, etc. A very accurate picture can quickly be built up of the most used areas.”

He continues: “ Our theory is we can use data to explore cleaning as a service. We identify exactly what areas need cleaning.

Then the client pays for what has been serviced, a more on-demand approach.”

And data generated by buildings can be shared and used across different functions Williams believes.

There are numerous opportunities for using smart technology as part of the cleaning and hygiene function within buildings, he says. “Let’s look at hand washing for example. Microsoft developed the X-Box so we have a great deal of expertise around gamification, the application of game design elements and game principles in non-game contexts - which could be one route to engaging washroom users and inspiring them to wash their hands.

“Or how about monitoring who is not washing their hands and then sending them a polite private SMS or email to

INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS prompt them? This could lead to more targeted training, and again a reduction in costs.”

Another possibility is the digitisation of cleaning trolleys.

“This could be applied to monitor how much cleaning chemical is being used as the cleaner works their way around the building for example,” explains Williams. “We would gather data on how much is being used, whether the correct dosage is being used, analyse trends.”

Accurate forward planning It’s this practical, useful application of smart solutions that makes prediction and forward planning a reality and which can then lead to more accurate budgeting emphasises Williams.

“Our over-arching objective is to use data as effectively as possible, to help our customers and partners be smarter in all aspects of building management,” he concludes.

« Immeubles intelligents » et « Internet des objets » sont aujourd’hui des concepts connus de la plupart d’entre nous.

Leurs conséquences pour les activités de multiservices sont nombreuses, à telle enseigne que la société technologique mondiale Microsoft songe à s’engager dans le secteur. David Williams, cadre chez Microsoft, en parle à ECJ.

Intelligente Gebäude, Internet der Dinge – die meisten von uns sind inzwischen mit diesen Begriffen vertraut. Die Auswirkungen auf das Facility Management sind weitreichend, und nun erkundet das globale Technologieunternehmen Microsoft die Möglichkeiten, in diesem Bereich aktiv zu werden. Als Vertreter des Unternehmens spricht David Williams mit dem ECJ.

Edifici Intelligenti e Internet delle Cose sono entrambi frasi ormai familiari per la maggior parte di noi.

Le implicazioni per la gestione delle strutture sono di vasta portata e al momento la multinazionale Microsoft sta esplorando le possibilità di un suo coinvolgimento nel settore. David Williams, di Microsoft, ne parla con ECJ.

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A chemical reaction We are constantly being told about the damage that chemical products can cause to our health, safety and the environment. But what are customers’ reactions to such reports? Are they turning away from chemical cleaning products, or are they continuing to use the same formulations they have always done? Ann Laffeaty reports.

Cleaning chemicals have received a mixed press over the past few years.

Concerns about their impact on the environment have prompted many companies to offer alternative solutions that utilise deionised water, microfibre, steam or UV light instead.

Meanwhile, a number of damaging reports have recently highlighted concerns about the effects of chemical products on our health.

In September 2017 a study carried out by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research revealed that exposure to bleach, disinfectant and chemical sprays appeared to increase the chance of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by 32 per cent.

Researchers tracked 55,000 nurses who had been exposed to fumes over an eight-year period and reported that 663 of the nurses had later been diagnosed with COPD, a condition that is usually associated with smoking.

In February 2018 a second study carried out at the University of Bergen revealed that lung function tended to decline significantly among cleaning workers and anyone else who regularly cleaned their homes using chemical products. The study also found asthma to be four per cent more prevalent in cleaning staff than in

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the general population.

So there has been an increasing trend to offer cleaning solutions that remove or reduce the need for chemicals. But are customers buying into this trend?

Are they increasingly seeking safer, more sustainable products - or are they ambivalent about what they use as long as their chosen detergent or disinfectant achieves the required result?

“The answer to that depends on who you ask,” says Werner & Mertz sustainability manager Chris Lüning.

“The contractor who needs to win a tender where price is the only criterion may be forced to see it that way. However, there is a growing trend in public procurement to add more criteria such as mandatory Cradle to Cradle certification.

This is often restricted to municipal public tenders but the numbers of such examples are rising.”

Circular economy He adds that the circular economy has become a key development project for the European Union. “The EU is investing billions in a framework that will have an impact on waste management in the cleaning sector,” he said. “And if you ask a contractor’s corporate customers they might see the need to enhance their sustainability profile for the benefit of clients.

“So the circular economy is playing a role both in terms of company image and as a way of distinguishing individual players in the market.”

Werner & Merz has long been a pioneer of circular designs both in terms of formulations and packaging, says Lüning.

“We have 58 eco-certified products of which 37 are Cradle to Cradle certified,” he said. “This was achieved by having a clear developmental guideline based on our own principles rather than on outside criteria.

“It is becoming much more relevant to offer a wide range of certified products and to prove an effective approach towards sustainability in order

to stay credible.”

According to Lüning, many chemicals that are generally considered harmful can easily be replaced with alternatives that remove the need for classic chemistry without any loss of function. “However, there may still be a demand for some chemical products in situations where time is a relevant cost factor,” he said.

“But that will depend on the keenness of policy-makers and corporate customers to improve their socioecological impact.”

And he adds public pressure is increasingly being applied to policymakers regarding the use of chemicals.

“There has been a natural trend for many industries with a focus on quality management to reduce the harmful effects of their products,” he said.

Communications and trade marketer for Greenspeed Floor Loos believes that the market for traditional cleaning products has been stagnating in Europe over the past 10 years. ”The increasing use of microfibre plus the adoption of strong concentrates and better dosing systems have all played a role in this,” she said. “And changes in customer demand plus the economic crisis have also played a part.

“Some niche markets including those for ecological detergents made from plant-based ingredients have shown a clear upward trend. And ecological washing and cleaning agents that hold the EU Ecolabel or other certification are no longer a trend but are becoming much more mainstream.”

Sustainability and ecology Sustainability and ecology are no longer unfamiliar concepts to the customer, she says. “These topics have been receiving increasing amounts of attention,” she said. “It is a general trend that the impact of chemicals on the environment is becoming more widely considered. In fact sustainability has become the new norm in the cleaning industry.”

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CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS The topic of health is also gaining importance according to Loos, with the short-term health effects of cleaning products being the main focus over the past few years.

“As a result there have been notable innovations in safety such as the development of safer packaging and the manufacture of less corrosive or irritant products,” she said. “Efforts to develop more ergonomic systems are also related to this direct, known influence on health. However, the long-term effects of cleaning have been underexposed and underestimated until now.”

She cites a recent study into the health risks of cleaning carried out in Belgium by Laura Van den Borre. The study examined the differences in the cause-specific mortality of cleaners, manual workers and non-manual workers based on 250,000 deaths between 1991-2011. The study revealed that deaths due to pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases were significantly higher among cleaners than in the general population - concluding that harmful cleaning agents were among the probable causes.

According to Loos, growing concern about the long-term health effects of chemicals on cleaners will increasingly feature on the agenda. “The Laura Van den Borre study revealed that cleaners tend to die faster than other manual workers, and that should not be the case,” she said.

“Greenspeed does not only want to focus on environmental care and the short-term effects on health and safety but also on the longer-term effects – and we are asking the cleaning sector in general to have this ambition too.”

Health and safety Greenspeed offers Cradle to Cradle certified cleaning products that are said to contain no harmful substances. The company also offers training on how to use them.

3M’s marketing communications manager María Gomez agrees that an increasing number of customers are showing concern for health and safety.

“As a result they are seeking more non chemical-based cleaning solutions,” she Quelle est aujourd’hui l’attitude des clients face aux agents chimiques de nettoyage ? S’inquiètent-ils de leur impact et recherchent-ils toujours plus des produits à sécurité et à durabilité accrues ? Des clients nous renseignent sur les produits chimiques de nettoyage qu’ils achètent. Nous leur demandons s’il n’existerait pas des clients qui tenderaient à éviter de tels produits pour leur préférer des solutions alternatives telles que l’eau pure et les microfibres.

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said. The company offers floor cleaning and restoration systems designed to be used with water alone.

“I think the industry will phase out the use of chemicals as much as possible in favour of new detergents and cleaning agents developed with natural components,” she said. “The important thing is that they are green for the environment and safe for end-users.”

Optimum results There is a clear market trend towards increased transparency around chemistry and all its impacts on the environment agrees Ecolab’s marketing communications manager Gaëlle Petit. “At the same time there is no clear, universal definition of product sustainability,” she adds. “In this climate, hygiene suppliers are well placed to help their customers to manage their operational impact by offering the right mix of products, training and dispensing systems.”

Ecolab’s customers are keen to balance optimum cleaning results with low environmental impact, she says.

“Environmental and human health impacts were both highlighted as priorities in our recent European customer research,” said Petit. “This closely aligns with the types of inquires we have received from our salesforce over the past year.

“We constantly monitor and review market trends so that we can offer our customers solutions that meet their business needs while also being mindful of their operational impact.”

According to Petit the topic of product Wie reagieren die heutigen Kunden auf chemische Reinigungsmittel? Haben Sie Bedenken wegen der Umweltbeeinträchtigungen, und suchen Sie in zunehmendem Maße sicherere, nachhaltigere Produkte? Wir erfahren, was Kunden von den von ihnen gekauften chemischen Reinigungsprodukten halten, und wir fragen, ob manche potenzielle Kunden diese Produkte lieber ganz zugunsten von alternativen Lösungen, wie beispielsweise Reinwasser und Mikrofaser, vermeiden.

sustainability is maturing. “Sustainability is no longer an afterthought: it is becoming integrated into the design of products and into everyday business processes right from the beginning,” she said. “Providing a special line of ‘green’ products is no longer sufficient.

“We have seen an increased desire for transparency regarding health, safety and the environmental impact of chemicals over the past few years. The industry is proactively managing ingredients in order to reduce their impact on the environment and it is also continually working on innovations that maximise cleaning performance.”

Ecolab offers a range of eco-labelled products supplied in concentrated formats to reduce packaging and transport requirements. The company also offers advice and training on sustainable cleaning and gives customers tips on improving their cleaning results while also reducing energy consumption.

“Sustainability is more than checking a box on one attribute or another for us - we are dedicated to making a positive impact by advancing the science of cleaning to serve a growing global population while protecting the natural environment,” said Petit.

And this approach also makes good business sense, adds Werner & Merz’s Chris Lüning. “Any manufacturer with an understanding of the public interest in products that are safer, healthier and more sustainable will succeed in the long term,” he said. “Market demand for this already exists - and it will continue to thrive.”

Come reagiscono i clienti di oggi all’argomento dei detergenti chimici? Si preoccupano per il loro impatto e cercano sempre di più dei prodotti più sicuri e più sostenibili? Cerchiamo di scoprire come la pensano i clienti al riguardo dei prodotti chimici per le pulizie che acquistano e chiediamo se i potenziali clienti scelgono di evitarli del tutto in favore di soluzioni alternative quali per esempio l’acqua pura e le microfibre.

PRODUCTS: CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS

Plant based

Lacto Des is the new 100 plantbased actives disinfection spray from Greenspeed. Completely free of hazard symbols, alcohol and bleach this formulation is 100 per cent plant-based, 100 per cent renewable and 100 per cent biodegradable says the company.

Lacto Des has been awarded the ECOCERT, a certificate that sets high standards in the use of natural ingredients. This standard also guarantees producers implement environmentally friendly practices throughout the production process. www.greenspeed.eu

Mixing ratio The Vario-Matic 1.25 PE is a foam gun for acidic and alkaline foaming agent developed by Birchmeier. At the heart of the system is the newly designed mixing head with non-return valve and four different mixing ratio settings.

With the integrated dosing system the foaming agent is automatically added to the water stream in the pre-set concentration - no changing of nozzles is needed. The nozzle then produces foam with a fanlike stream (rotatable horizontal or vertical) or as a jet. www.birchmeier.com

Granule based Granuline is the family of cleaning products based entirely on granules developed by Wetrok. All products in the range are packaged in single portion sticks.

There are three water-free

cleaners in the range - floor maintenance cleaner Granufloor, sanitary maintenance cleaner Granusan and the all-purpose cleaner Granusurf. The granules dissolve immediately in cold water and Wetrok claims there are significant savings to be had in terms of storage space.

And 100 per cent dosing accuracy is guaranteed.

Granusan and Granusurf have good foaming properties, making them suitable for manual foam cleaning says Wetrok.

Granufloor is suitable for use with scrubber dryers.

One stick contains the right amount of cleaning agent for a bucket or for a 0.5 litre foam bottle. www.wetrok.com

• Lacto Des est le nouveau spray d’origine entièrement végétale de Greenspeed.

• Le fonctionnement du pistolet moussant Vario-Matic 1.25 PE de Birchmeier repose sur sa tête mélangeuse de conception nouvelle.

• Ayant lancé le Granuline, Wetrok aligne une gamme de trois produits de nettoyage sous forme de granules.

• Lacto Des ist das neue, vollständig auf Pflanzenbasis hergestellte Desinfektionsspray von Greenspeed.

• Das Herzstück von Birchmeiers Schaumpistole Vario-Matic 1.25 PE ist der neu entwickelte Mischkopf.

• Wetrok stellt Granuline vor und bietet damit eine Produktfamilie von drei Reinigungsprodukten, die ausschließlich auf Granulat basieren.

• Lacto Des è il nuovo disinfettante spray della Greenspeed prodotto al 100 per cento a base di piante.

• La caratteristica principale della pistola erogatrice di schiuma VarioMatic 1.25 PE della Birchmeier è il miscelatore di nuovo design.

• Con il lancio di Granuline, la Wetrok propone una linea di tre prodotti per le pulizie interamente a base di granuli.

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BUSINESS: CORPORATE GIVING

Philanthropy is alive and kicking

Philanthropy is not dead. Corporate charitable giving fell away dramatically across Europe during the worst years of the recession. But the sector is bouncing back strongly, thanks in part to small business owners increasingly looking to ‘give something back’ to the communities they serve, writes Hartley Milner.

The Winter Olympics in February wowed us with amazing displays of sporting prowess across the disciplines. And few will have had us on the edge of our seats quite like the spectacle of those daredevil sliders hurtling through ice tunnels at speeds topping 90 mph.

Great Britain’s sliding team picked up one gold and two bronze medals at PyeongChang, helping GB finish its campaign with five podium places and in 19th position on the medal table…its best ever showing at a Winter Olympics.

However, one of the most inspiring stories to come out of the games was of heroic determination and commitment played out on neither snow nor ice.

Last autumn, the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association stripped the

women’s bobsleigh squad of their funding and chose instead to continue supporting three men’s teams because it deemed them more likely to win honours. It looked like they would not be competing in any of the upcoming world-class events over the winter period, or at the Olympics itself.

Powered by people On top of her training commitments, team driver Mica McNeill set about raising money through sponsorship and crowdfunding, ending up with £41,000 to cover transport and training costs. With brakewoman Mica Moore, she went on to take eighth place in the Olympics bobsleigh final and had been as high as sixth fastest. The pair, who won the world junior title earlier in 2017, produced the best ever result by a British women’s team.

“We are powered by the people,” McNeill said at the time. “Of course, we are a little disappointed at not having achieved a higher placing in the final, but without the amazing response to our appeal we would not have got here in the first place. So we have a lot to be grateful for. Everyone was

so generous. It was quite overwhelming really. I hope we have done enough here to get official funding without having to go to the people again.”

Among those whose altruism helped get the GB women bobsledders back on track was travel money comparison site CompareHolidayMoney.com. “When I read the team had lost their funding, the first thing that struck me was the injustice of it, that all the money was going to the three men’s teams and the women were getting nothing,” said financial director Peter Rudin-Burgess.

Generosity “The team needed the funding to complete the Bobsleigh World Cup circuit and be in with a chance of qualifying for the Olympics. It just seemed so unfair that they had put in all that training over the years only to have their chances of competing put in jeopardy. So when we saw that the team was still short of the almost €35,000 they needed we decided to make a donation of €5,800, which helped bring the total to well over Continued page 48

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BUSINESS: CORPORATE GIVING Philanthropy is alive and kicking (continued) their target sum. We dealt with the team directly to ensure they received maximum benefit from the money by avoiding crowdfunder fees.

“We gave the money to help right an injustice and with no expectations of receiving anything in return. A team preparing for something as intense as the Olympics does not need any other distractions. If people who visit our site see the blog we posted and it creates a little goodwill then that will be reward enough.”

Storing up goodwill CompareHolidayMoney.com will have stored up goodwill in spades over the years through its charitable giving and sponsorship of an array of other national and local causes such as the England women’s football and rugby squads and Guide Dogs UK. In January, it struck up a deal to sponsor the Falmouth Falcons, who play quidditch, a fast-paced and rapidly growing sport adapted from a game dreamt up by Harry Potter author JK Rowling. In return for helping with the team’s kit costs and travel expenses to away fixtures, the players will run out with the CompareHolidayMoney,com logo emblazoned on their shirts.

“The Falmouth Falcons send us regular updates on their progress and we give them space on our blog,” explained RudinBurgess. “That costs us nothing but it helps them promote themselves. It is good PR for both of us.”

Individuals and businesses in the UK give around €15 billion a year to charities, of which more than €2.3 billion is donated

by FTSE 100 companies, primarily to the more high-profile institutions. But Britain’s thriving giving culture owes as much to the SME sector coming to the aid of worthy local causes in crisis after seeing their official funding reduced or withdrawn altogether.

Serial philanthropist Jan Burnett, who owns the Head Turners chain of beauty salons in the North of England, made charitable giving a lifestyle choice more than 15 years ago. “Like most people, I had always been happy to drop a few pence into a charity collection tin or buy a raffle ticket or two,” she said. “Then one of my employees announced she was taking Dans toute l’Europe, les dons caritatifs des entreprises ont accusé une chute dramatique pendant les pires années de la récession. Cependant le volume de ces dons est en train de remonter, grâce en partie à l’action de petits entrepreneurs désireux de « rendre quelque chose » aux communautés qu’ils desservent. Hartley Milner écrit pour ECJ.

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part in the Great North Run half marathon in support of a community-led appeal to rescue an outreach centre that was losing much of its local authority funding.

“Of course, I was more than happy to sponsor her, but as I had done a little running in my youth I decided to take part too, and then members of my staff asked to join us and so we got a merry little team together. It turned out to be an amazing day. There was a real spirit of cameraderie among the runners and fantastic support from the crowds lining the route to cheer us on. We had great fun and raised a goodly sum as well.

“Since then we have supported numerous worthy causes, ranging from disability groups, school appeals and amateur theatre groups to hospices and the homeless. We also regularly visit local care homes to provide the residents with free makeovers. All this has created heaps of goodwill around our brand in our local communities and among my employees, who are more engaged and motivated.”

Burnett reckons she has either donated or raised almost €30,000 for worthy causes over the past decade. “In monetary terms, I cannot imagine we will ever see a return. But that is not the point…it really is all about corporate social responsibility (CSR), giving something back to our communities, especially in this time of austerity when so many charitable organisations are struggling.”

Tax incentives So corporate philanthropy is in robust health. But for those businesses that need a bit of a nudge, most EU states offer a range of tax-based incentives to promote charity giving.

In Britain, limited companies can get tax relief when they donate to a UK, EU, Norwegian or Icelandic charity or community amateur sports club that is registered with HM Revenue & Customs.

Companies can claim tax relief by deducting the value of donations from the total business profits before paying corporation tax. Qualifying gifts may comprise: • Money • Equipment or trading stock • Land, property or shares in another company (shares in your own company do Gemeinnützige Spenden von Unternehmen gingen in ganz Europa während der schlimmsten Jahre der Rezession dramatisch zurück. Doch die Branche erlebt gegenwärtig eine starke Erholung, zum Teil aufgrund von Eigentümern kleiner Unternehmen, die den von ihnen bedienten Gemeinschaften verstärkt „etwas zurückgeben möchten“. Hartley Milner schreibt für das ECJ.

not qualify) • Employees (on secondment) • Sponsorship payments.

However, businesses cannot deduct payments that are loans to be repaid by the charity, payments made on the condition that the charity will buy property from the donor company or anyone connected with it, or payments that are a distribution of company profits (for example. dividends).

Charity sponsorship payments are treated differently to donations for tax purposes because the company gets something related to its business in return.

In which case, sponsorship payments are still deducted from business profits before tax but are treated as business expenses.

Payments qualify as business expenses if the charity: • Publicly supports the donor company’s products or services • Allows the company to use its logo in printed material • Allows the company to sell its goods or services at their event or premises • Provides links from their website to the donor’s site.

Consumer approval Consumer approval provides another powerful driver of CSR. Donating up to five per cent of annual profits would give 43 per cent of consumers a more positive opinion of the company, according a study by socio-economic development charity the Greg Secker Foundation.

Twenty per cent said they would use the company instead of its competitors and 17 per cent would be more likely to do so. Forty-two per cent went even further, saying charitable giving should be required by law.

Founder Greg Secker said: “UK businesses are already doing excellent work for the third sector, and the government’s tax relief incentives are certainly a step in the right direction.

However, what these results show is there is public appetite for more, both morally and legally. By simply donating a small percentage of annual profits to charity, businesses are able to increase brand loyalty, positively shift perceptions, and increase their potential customer pool, all the while helping a good cause.”

Le iniziative di beneficenza da parte delle aziende in tutta Europa sono diminuite vertiginosamente durante gli anni peggiori della recessione. Ma ora il settore si sta riprendendo con vigore anche grazie in parte ai piccoli imprenditori che cercano sempre di più di “restituire qualcosa” alle comunità a cui prestano i servizi. Ce ne parla Hartley Milner nel suo articolo per ECJ.

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Driving future success (continued) The Healthcare Cleaning LAB The Healthcare Cleaning LAB will offer a dedicated platform for sharing knowledge on best practice and innovation within the healthcare cleaning sector. This will include seminar sessions featuring industry leaders such as Ecolab and Diversey, and even a realistic hospital room mock-up that will host live product and technique demonstrations.

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On Wednesday May 16 the Healthcare Cleaning Forum will take place alongside the show. The forum, organised together with WHO and several infection prevention specialists, aims to raise the profile of the importance of cleaning and disinfection in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and improving patient safety.

ECJ présente ci-après le salon Interclean d’Amsterdam, qui aura lieu du 15 au 18 mai. Nous commençons par énumérer les manifestations spéciales et les séminaires qui marqueront ce salon, pour ensuite présenter un guide des produits qui y seront lancés.

Die Vorschau des ECJ auf die Interclean Amsterdam, die vom 15. bis 18. Mai stattfindet, beginnt hier.

Zunächst bieten wir eine Zusammenfassung der Sonderveranstaltungen und Seminare, die im Rahmen der Messe stattfinden, gefolgt von einem Überblick über die neuen Produkte, die vorgestellt werden.

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It will offer a range of sessions that aim to bring the worlds of healthcare and cleaning closer together - improving communication between the two. This will include seminars on HAIs, education, staff safety, and the newest research - as well as a chance to discuss the challenges of reducing antibiotic use in healthcare.

A €30 fee will be charged for this fullday programme. For full details see page 54 of this edition.

Interclean Amsterdam opens from 10.00 to 17.00 on May 15-17, and from 10.00 to 16.00 on May 18. Register for your visit at the website. www.intercleanshow.com •ECJ is the official media partner for Interclean Amsterdam. Visit us on stand 01.100 to pick up your free copy, Or go to www.europeancleaningjournal.com L’anteprima di ECJ di Interclean Amsterdam, che si terrà dal 15 al 18 maggio, inizia qui. Iniziamo con un sommario degli eventi speciali e dei seminari che si terranno durante l’evento e a seguire una guida ai nuovi prodotti che verranno lanciati.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM inefficiencies at a glance, and thus helps you reduce water and energy consumption, keep chemical dosage consistent, reduce re-wash levels and ensure hygiene compliance.

INPACS for Orbita Dashboard Big Data application helps to improve efficiency of company’s cleaning and Le jury du Prix de l’innovation de l’Interclean Amsterdam a sélectionné les finalistes au travers de quatre catégories de produits. Les gagnants seront annoncés au premier jour du salon. Ici, ECJ se penche de plus près sur les produits qui sont parvenus à ce stade.

hygiene operations. Collection of data from different sources and nature: consumption of non-food products; customer satisfaction; internal quality analysis and surrounding circumstances. The app offers an intuitive interface to convert large volumes of information into knowledge for efficient decision making.

equipment through a digital module with the internet. As a result the devices - like a handle or a vacuum cleaner - are able to provide direct feedback on their cleaning activities (in real time). Our Equipe Digital cleaning trolley collects all the data from the appliances and makes it available to our customers in a web portal.

Vermop for System ONe System ONe - digital cleaning: we connect our cleaning Die Jury des Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2018 haben die letzten Kandidaten aus vier Produktkategorien ausgewählt. Die Gewinner werden am ersten Messetag bekannt gegeben. Das ECJ nimmt die Produkte unter die Lupe, die es bis hierher geschafft haben.

La giuria di Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2018 ha selezionato i finalisti fra quattro categorie di prodotti. I vincitori verranno annunciato durante la prima giornata dell’evento.

ECJ prende qui in esame i prodotti che sono stati scelti come finalisti.

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Exhibitor A-Z 2Pure Products 12.311 3M 07.102 4B DISTRIB 05.233 4CleanPro srl 07.426 99 Technologies 08.520 A A&B Laboratorios 08.123 A.Z. Daily’s 08.208B AaRiverside 08.613 ABC 11.106 ABI 01.623 Ableman Int’l 12.314 Abrasive Tech 07.123 Achton 12.303 ACS Industries 02.416 ACTION PIN 05.328 Addex Group 07.219 Adiatek 03.129 Adlatus Robotics 08.217 AFA Dispensing 08.312 Agapit 08.600 Ajour Trading 07.314 Alani Hygiene 12.805 Albea 12.625 Alberti Int’l 05.242 Alda 12.518 Alfredo Llimona 02.320 Algae M Tech 08.440 All Care 10.106 Allclean 07.140 Allegrini 07.230 Alliance Laundry 08.124A Alwin Mfg 11.203A alyacom.fr 08.510 Amano Pioneer Eclipse 01.209 Amer 03.111 Americo 02.321 Americol 10.503 Ametek 07.120 Amtra 07.425 Andreas-Bürsten 07.516 Anhui Changzhong 08.525 Anhui Huanmei 08.518 Anhui Light Ind 08.205A Annovi Reverberi 05.245 Antesto Ltd 02.124 Apex Glove 07.530 Aqua 05.107 AR-CO Chimica 07.220 Arcora Int’l 03.217 Ariston 05.430 ASEM 07.228 ASFEL 03.341G Ashine Diamond 07.510 Athea Labs 02.415 Atma 12.409 Atmosphere X 02.404

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ATQ Quimyser 08.604 Ausavil 07.541 Avidbots Corp.

02.412 Aydos Makina Ithalat Ihracat ve Sanayi Dis Ticaret 07.212 Azacor 08.208A B B & F Industries 05.453 B & T Europe 12.219 Badertscher 07.101 Bark Verpakkingen/Bark Innovations 08.312 Barneo 12.815 Base Packaging 11.120 Battery Supplies 05.413 Baudoin WashSystems 02.102 Bayco Industrial 07.330 Bayersan 07.322 BC Restoration 08.125 BE Pressure 05.249 Beijing Excelclean 07.406 Beijing Soonercleaning 08.104 Belong Int’l 07.546 Bemetex (Ningbo) 05.435 Berk Internationa 11.303E Bertolini Idromeccanica 05.355 Best Clean Textile 07.506 Bewima 05.403 bhobo brush 07.306 Biemmedue 02.127 Billow Industrial 08.438 Bimack 05.207 Bionetix Int’ll 02.406 Bio-Pro Research 11.303D Bio-Productions 01.320 Birchmeier 05.240 BKF 07.408 Blu Italia 08.328 BoBo Tissue 12.217 Bobrick 11.201A Bobson Hygiene 11.401 Bona 03.307 Bonastre System 07.518 Bonette 02.112 Bos Cleaning 07.512 Bournas Medicals 11.200 bpi.recycled products 12.705 Bram 01.233 BRD Papir 11.312 Brightwell Disps 01.239 British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) 03.431C Brøndum 03.100 Brosserie Thomas 05.326

BS Chemical 08.601 C C.C.A.G. Crotti 03.315 Caddy Clean 08.431 Cangnan Rongfu 08.625 Cangnan Shengfeng Cotton Products 08.420 Cappah Int’l 05.310 Care4iT 08.507 Carind 11.205 Carpet Cleaner 03.230 Cartiere Carrara 11.107 Cartindustria Eurocarta 12.601 Casalino Carta 12.600 CEBE 01.322 Ceiling Profs 02.325 CentralCarta 10.306 Chang Zhou Simei 08.107 Changshu Beisimei 08.525B Changshu Jieyu 07.329 Changshu Shenhua 08.422A Changzhou Jinpu 07.237 Changzhou Kanghao 07.116A Changzhou Tianan Nikoda Electric 02.417 Charles Bentley 02.109 Charlotte Prods 11.508 Chiaphua Components 07.511 Chicopee (PGI) 01.505 China Clean 08.330 Chinalight 11.515 Chongqing Donsea 12.323 CID Lines 08.117 Cimel Turbolava 02.116 Cisent Manipulados 11.102A Clar Systems 10.215 Clean Design 02.422 Clean India 01.134 Clean Middle East 07.538 Clean Part 03.229 CleanExpo Moscow 12.800 Cleanfix 01.405 Cleaning Community 01.138 Cleaning Component 05.441 Cleaning Matters 01.128 Cleaning Show 01.132 Cleanitud 11.213 Cleanmachines24 08.509 Cleantecs 07.420

Cleantools 01.331 CleanVision Software 08.511 Clear Concepts 02.108 Cleenol Group 05.230 Clesimo Plastic 08.326 Clover Chemicals 07.410 CM2W 08.414 CMS Berlin 2019 08.632 Co.Ind 07.304 Columbus 01.307 Comac Corp 11.201D Comac 01.421 Comet 01.503 Cominter/ Kartogroup 11.207 Complex-Foam 08.400 Concept Mfg 05.303 Coor & Kleever 07.502 Copak 05.123 Coplax 08.606 Corazzi Fibre 05.443 Cormen 08.415 Courtois 07.125 Coynco 05.330 Crisp Clean 01.305 Cuatrogasa 07.542 CV Protection 07.225 CWS-boco Int’l 12.103 Cyclone Tech 07.224 D Daego Co 08.118 Dagu 07.313 Daina 10.316 Daka Services 07.402 Dalian Golden Source Houseware 08.603 Danduct Clean 03.107 Danlind 08.626 Dashclean 07.138 DayCo Metal San 10.400 De Witte 05.417 Deb-STOKO 10.203 DEC 01.334 Decitex 12.315 Deiss, Emil 12.519 Delex Teknik 05.431 Delfin 05.206 Delt Papir 11.411 Deltamark 07.534 Delta-Q 02.405 Deltrol Controls 02.424 Dema Europe 01.309 Denox 12.313 Deogroup 12.109 Depureco 03.327 Derin Industrial 07.200 DHYS Int’l 08.122 Continued page 62

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Exhibitor A-Z (continued) Jofel Industrial 10.212 Johannes Kiehl 01.207 Josef Kränzle 01.439 Jöst Abrasives 08.130 Juhua Imp. & Exp 07.117 Juma 07.113 JVD 12.407 K K & K Recycling 07.504 Kärcher 01.135 Kaivac 02.311 Kaiyi Industrial 07.229 Kemak Group 02.219 Kennedy Hygiene 10.105 Kevac 07.302 Kibble Enterprises 07.201 Kimberly-Clark 10.419 Kinghome 05.433 Kingsun Cleaning 03.132 Kisbu Teknik 08.105 Kleen Purgatis 01.229 Kleen-Tex 01.231 Klindex 05.115 Klinmak 02.116A KMS Plastik 07.508 Knight UK 01.122 Kothar/Axis Elements 01.639 Kroll 11.109 Kuhn - Frilus 12.124 Kunshan Bennett 03.110 Kunzle & Tasin 07.324 Kwazar Corp 08.615 L Lab Vinfer 01.428 Lactips 08.204 Lamix 12.707 Lavorwash 02.203 LC Paper 1881 11.106A Leafield Enviro 07.333 Legend Brands Europe/Chemspec 02.307 Lehmann 07.222 Leviy 08.608 Lianyungang Ark 08.630 Lila Group 10.120 Limpiezas Inform 05.124 Linan Thumb 08.209 Lindhaus 03.304 Linkwell 09.114 LMA Machine 07.214 Lonza 09.113 Losdi 05.103 Lucart Group 12.301 Lune/Brink 07.442 Lutian Machinery 05.345 LyncMed Medical 08.433 M MAC 5 07.429 MacDowell 05.357 Maddocks 02.114 Maer Idropulitrici 05.255

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Ma-Fra 03.204 Magic 07.142 Manipulados Lisma 10.114 Manka Creations 12.725 Map-Ten 01.218 Mar Plast 11.103 Marchem 08.624 Marolex 07.536 Marquardt 07.422 Maxima 03.202 Mazzoni 05.350 MECA 03.341H Meclean 05.361 Mecline by Tecomec 05.251 Medentech 11.314 Media Fusion 07.538 Medial International Metalnova 12.501 Mediclinics 10.411 Megall Industries 12.110 Megaport EOOD 12.520 Meiko Textil 05.215 Menikini-General Vapeur 05.243 Mensch, Franz 11.409 Merida 11.210 Mery y Celin 07.537 MESTO Spritzenfabrik Ernst Stockburger 02.126 Metsä Tissue 10.305 MIC Paper Co 12.620 Micro System Duotex 08.413 Microfiber Cotton 08.231 Midac Batteries 07.232 Midwest Rubber 02.305 Militex 01.543 MingZhen 07.231 Minini 11.414 MK Battery 07.432 MNP 05.233 Mobiserv 08.607 Moerman 03.105 Mogul Nonwovens 12.211 Mopatex 05.333 Morclean 01.124 Morris & Co 08.103 Mosmatic 03.216 MotorScrubber 05.204 Mountville Mills 02.426 Movimotor 03.130 MP Hygiene 10.111 MPRO5 08.611 MTM Hydro 05.155 MTS Euro Prods 11.415 Mulberry Mktg 01.130 N Nanorade Art 07.115A Nantong Farily 07.116 Nantong Legendary

Latex Products 08.535 Nantong Weizhuo 07.218 Navigator Tissue 10.113 Netpak Elektronik 10.513 Nettuno 12.413 Nicolini & C 01.432 Nilco Temizlik Makinalari ve Kimyasallari 01.409 Ningbo Caleb 07.320 Ningbo Changqi 11.315 Ningbo City Yinzhou Baige Machines 05.254 Ningbo New Leader 08.534 Ningbo Powell 08.527 Ningbo Power 12.817 Ningbo Sanbang 07.133 Ningbo Snappy 07.129 Ningbo Sping 08.534 Ningbo Yoursensor 12.523 Norafin Inds 07.526 Nordelettronica 05.143 Northwood Hyg 11.403 Notrax - Checkers Safety Group 03.106 Novadan 08.521 Novaltec Group 05.460 Novosan 01.609 Nozomi Mktg 12.126 Numatic Int’l 01.123 Nuova Brescia Acc 03.210 NVZ Nifim 09.122 O OMM 01.335 Omni Software 08.219 Onemop Int’l 08.618 OOZYM 08.119 Ophardt Hygiene 10.300 Orange1 05.252 Orapi Group 08.505 Orbot 02.409 ORMA Air Control 11.300 OspreyDeepclean & OspreyFrank 05.151 Otto Oehme 02.107 Oxy’Pharm 08.116 P P.T.C. 05.161 PA 05.260 Pa Tin DA 07.424 Packing 90 12.806 Pacvac Pty Ltd 02.427 Pakufol GmbH 12.721 Pancomp Int’l 08.404 Paper Divipac 11.111 Penbase 08.514 Perfect Products 02.419 Peter Greven Physioderm 12.611 Pfennig 01.305 Pico-Tex 07.316 Plafor 12.128

Planet 07.339 Poli 05.203 Polikur 12.609 Polivac Int’l 05.141 Pollet 07.107 Polmar Profil 07.128 Polyco Healthline 11.511 Polydros 07.421 Polyfun Plastic 03.236 Pongal 02.218 Poppies Europe 12.708 PowAir & Ona 11.503 Power Wash 05.438 PowerFirst 05.122 Powertex Ind 03.232 Pramol Chemie 08.301 Proandre 12.101 Probbax 12.309 Prochem Europe 05.259 Prodifa 05.437 ProfiEurope 07.312 Progiclean 08.410 Project 08.406 Promopastor 08.320 Protima 07.311 PRP Solutions 08.513 Pulire Network Afidamp 03.431D Pulitecno 05.256 Pulito Paper 10.505 Pulizia Industriale e Sanificazione 01.126A Pure Freedom 08.329 Pure Hold 12.114 Purleve 11.201G Q QTS Italy 10.311 Quimicas Oro 08.400A R R&T 01.121 R + M/Suttner 03.201 R.C. Table Top 10.508 Ramex 05.367 Rationell Reinigen 01.641 RCM 01.333 RD Industries 02.313 Reinigungs Markt 01.144 Rekola 01.338 Ren Corporation 02.407 RFB Latex 03.113 Rhino Floorpads 07.520 Robert Scott 01.501 Roebic Labs 02.408 Roial 11.102 Rolldrap 08.402 Rolls Battery 01.221 Roots Multiclean 03.301 Rosemor Int’l 01.223 Rothopro 12.508 Rotomag Motors 02.104 Rotowash 05.341 Rowin Plastics 03.115 Continued page 66

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Exhibitor A-Z (continued) Rubberex 11.108 Rubbermaid 12.201 Ruian Dianbao 12.118 Ruian Roco 11.517 Rulopak 12.710 S S.I.C.O. 05.241 S.P.E. 01.117 Saehan Puriwell 07.405 Safran Makina 08.522 Sallo 08.224 San Jamar 10.317 Sanicus 12.122 Sanivap 05.452 Sanoserv 07.419 SanServ 12.714 Santa Gemma 11.310 Santoemma 05.111 Saraya Europe 09.115 sas maja papado 11.213 Scent Pur 12.801 Schneidereit 08.322 Schulthess 08.126 Schur Star 08.218 Schwammschuh 07.135 SCI-Services 10.507 Seifar 07.115 Seko 01.315 Semperguard 08.120 sensalytics 08.508 Services EL. 02A Shanghai Explastic 07.418 Shanghai Hillson 08.205 Shanghai Jiasheng 07.319 Shanghai Jie Chi 07.318 Shanghai Kingmax 12.106 Shanghai Well 07.121 Shanghai yili 05.329 Shanghai Youmai 07.325 Shenyang New Keli 08.202 Shenyang Virtue 08.211 Shenzen Five Oceans 08.430 Shenzhen Crearoma 12.608 shenzhen FCY 08.524A Shenzhen Ritar 07.239 Shenzen SBF 12.415 Shenzhen Smarlean12.310 Shijiazhuang Aose 08.100 SHP Harmanec 12.307 SHURflo 02.420 Sibilia 05.422 Simmm Eng 05.463 Sipeko 07.416 Smart Hygiene 12.724 Smbure 07.514 Smixin 12.818 SMW 12.213 Socius Network 08.122 Sofidel 10.303 Solo 07.524 solupak 08.111 Solution Glöckner 01.217

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Sontara 07.331 South African National Contract Cleaning Association (NCCA) 03.341F Spacevac Int’l 08.232 Spectro 05.308 Sphere Prof 05.434 Spival 05.445 Splast 08.502 Sprimsol 03.317 Spring Air 12.111 Sprintus 01.443 Squad Robotics 08.234 SRI France 08.302 Stadsing 08.500 Steam E 01.636 Steam Italy 05.135 Steamwox 05.456 Stein & Co 01.603 Steinmann Zurich 07.543 Stella Pack 08.536 Stextun Industrial 08.102 STI 05.343 Stolzenberg 03.101 Sucitesa 01.127 Sunnew Energy 07.129 Superabrasive 07.235 Supermax 12.718 Suqian Green Glove 08.628 Sutter Prof 01.230 Suzhou Better Clean 07.407 Suzhou Desaisi 08.129 Suzhou Hengruita 08.529 Suzhou Kaihang 07.423 Suzhou Kare 08.432 Suzhou Premier 05.405 Suzhou Topclean 08.605 SVS 09.110 Symto 07.223 Synclean 02.118 SYR 01.119 systeco 07.136 T Taicang Union 08.530 Taiwan Spunlace 02.413 tana-Chemie/Werner & Mertz Professional 05.321 TCK Textiles Korea 07.233 TDL Hygiene 11.209 Tecno.mec 05.351 Tecnovap 03.120 Teinnova 08.305 Tektem Makina 03.108 Tennant Europe 07.108 Tenzi 03.228 Terracyclic Int’l 11.303B Tersano Inc. 02.323 Tesnsaint 08.207 TG hyLIFT 07.400 The Aroma Trace 11.211

The Bullen Co’s 02.418 The Future in Cleaning

by FacilityApps 08.408 The Interclean Gp 08.517 The Malish Corp 02.403 The Navigator Co 10.113 Thomil Prof 01.210 Tiger-Vac 02.423 TiMotion Europe 07.326 Tina Trolleys 05.444 TMB 01.421 TomCat 02.317 Tomorrow’s Cle 01.136 Tork, Essity 07.436 Torus 11.317 Tp Media 02A TPA Impex 05.147 Tre Colli 03.321 Treservis 08.415 Trevipapel 11.311 Trime 03.123 Triooo Robotics 08.221 Trojan Battery 02.315 Trust Commercial 08.220 Truvox Int’l 01.407 TS Java 12.716 TSM 03.102 TTS Cleaning 01.431 TVH 01.541 TVX 03.219 Twister Cleaning 07.106 TWT 08.222 U U.S. Pumice 02.411 Uctem-Plas 03.121 Udor 05.365 Unelko Europe 07.111 Unger 01.205 Unicorn Hygienics 12.502 Unidoz Dosing 08.101 Unilectro 12.321 Univac 07.428 V Vacuflex 05.445 VAMA 10.109 Varitech Systems 07.112 VDM S.r.l.

01.339 Vectair Systems 12.205 Veltia 10.207 Vepa Bins 12.107 Vermop Salmon 01.533 Vetrocare 07.324 Vialli / Oguzhan 11.100 Vikur Sveruge 08.619 Vileda Prof 05.307 Vinex 08.416 Vink Agencies 01.121 Virgola 07.502 Vivelle 07.105 Vizyon Tekstil 07.337 von Oertzen 01.637 Voormann, Paul 11.512

W Waak 03.316 Walex Products 12.509 Washroom Wizard 08.503 Waterkracht 01.113 Watts Urethane 07.127 We Italia 08.122 Weber Buersten 07.126 Wecoline/Wecovi 01.111 Weidner 05.461 Weifang Tricol 05.436 Welcron 08.418 Welmax Paper 12.719 WEPA Prof 10.407 Werner & Mertz 05.321 Wessel-Werk 07.216 Weston (Wuhan) 08.525A Wetrok 01.319 Wiese 11.305A Wimex 07.517 Windows101 07.119 Windt Verpakking 12.703 Wing-Tec 08.124 WizKid 11.203C Wm System 03.325 Wolf 07.539 Wuxi Cean Tech 08.109C Wuxi Jiacheng 07.540 Wuxi Mega 07.132 Wuxi Permanent 08.109A Wuxi Rongjingyuan 08.109B Wuyi Kaili 07.525 X Xiamen Wing 12.414 Xiamen Xingyatai 08.200 Xpower Mfr 02.421 Xuzhou Guohong 08.526 Y Y&R Int’l 08.524 Yiber Elektronik 12.408 Y-not Plastic 12.215 Youngsan Handels 12.122 Yuyao Msling 08.206 Z Zallys 07.227 Zaluti 11.507 Zaugg 08.316 Zero Waste 07.440 Zhangjiagang 03.418 Zhao Qing Hui Run 08.422C Zhejiang Aike 12.615 Zhejiang Danau 05.244 Zhejiang Easy 08.528 Zhejiang Fang Wei 05.453 Zhejiang Feichi 05.457 Zhejiang Greatbull 07.417 Zhejiang Jeenor 07.221 Zhejiang Linix 07.317 Zhejiang Tetch 11.417 Zhengzhou FoamTech 08.127 ZhengZhou Shintar 08.203 Zybax 12.700 This exhibitor list has been supplied by the organisers of Interclean Amsterdam. ECJ takes no responsibility for errors or omissions

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Essity

Kärcher

Stand 10.101, 7.436, 9.124

Stand 01.135, 01.341

Under the theme: Stay Ahead with Tork the Essity stand will highlight three innovations.

Tork PeakServe is aimed at stadiums and other high-traffic environments and is said to provide each washroom visitor with a towel in just three seconds.

The unit can cater for 250 per cent more guests between refills than other hand towel units, according to Essity The towels are compressed during production to make them particularly compact while the unit contains several bundles linked together via a hook and loop system. This provides a continuous supply of paper without the risk of jamming.

Tork EasyCube is a facility management software that alerts staff via a smartphone or tablet when a dispenser needs refilling or when cleaning is required. It is aimed at busy environments such as airports, retail complexes, offices and healthcare facilities.

A new web-based Value Quantification Tool allows potential clients to calculate how much they could save by using Tork EasyCube and this tool will be

Kärcher will be presenting the first in a new series of Kärcher Intelligent Robotic Application models.

KIRA B 50 is an autonomous scrubber dryer that may be used economically even in small areas, according to Kärcher. Once it has completed its specified cleaning tasks it will return to its docking station to discharge the dirty water, fill up with fresh water and recharge its lithiumion batteries.

Sprintus Also new is the HV 1/1 Bp battery-powered hand vacuum cleaner. This is said to combine a powerful suction performance with a cordless operation to save up to 25 per cent of working time.

The machine can be operated continuously for more that 30 minutes at eco!efficiency level with a reduced operating noise, Kärcher says. It is available in three versions for cleaners, craftsmen and vehicle interior cleaners and comes with corresponding accessories. www.kaercher.com

Evans Vanodine demonstrated live on the stand via a two-metre high “tablet”.

The Tork PaperCircle hand towel recycling service, says Essity, is the world’s first circular service for washroom paper towels. Used towels are collected from the customer’s site and recycled locally at Essity’s mills before being turned into other products such as toilet tissue. The system reduces the carbon footprint of a customer’s towels by up to 40 per cent. www.torkglobal.com

Also on display will be the new Combi 4 E:dose dilution control unit. This is claimed to deliver products economically in an easy-to-use, colour co-ordinated system.

A range of automatic dispensing systems and bactericidal cleaners will be on display in a designated kitchen and dishwashing zone on the Evans Vanodine stand. This zone will also showcase Dishwash Compact, the company’s solid dishwash formulation.

The company will also be displaying its professional skincare range for the healthcare, catering and upmarket washroom sectors at the event.

Products include unperfumed and perfumed liquid and foam soaps, bactericidal hand washes and an alcoholic hand rub. They are available in pump bottles and in Evans Evolve bulk-fill or cartridge dispensers. www.evansvanodine.co.uk

Stand 12.709 Evans Vanodine will be showcasing its E:dose range of super-concentrated chemical solutions which now includes the EC8 Air Freshener.

Stand 01.443 Sprintus will be presenting a new wet and dry vacuum. Artos has a 30 litre volume container and a durable stainless steel body as well as an integrated blower function. This can be used for removing debris from filters and work benches and for drying wet surfaces.

The machine is said to have an ergonomic handle plus on-board storage for the hose, power cord and accessories.

A new entry-class vacuum, a range of service trolleys and a new scrubber dryer will also make their debut. www.sprintus.eu

Ajour Trading Stand 07.314 A complete range of products for cleaning and protecting natural stone floors, terrazzo and concrete will be shown on the Ajour Trading Sweden stand.

The company will be demonstrating its Perform FloorRecond System which is said to be easy to use. www.ajourtrading.com

• En tête des produits du stand Tork on verra la serviette continue pour les mains PearkServe et les produits EasyCube et PaperCircle.

• En bonne place sur le stand Kärcher, on verra la nouvelle autolaveuse autonome KIRA B 50.

• Evans Vanodine fait la démonstration de ses différents systèmes de dosage chimique.

• Sprintus a lancé l’aspirateur Artos de poussière/eau et l’autolaveuse Camira.

• Pour le nettoyage et la protection de sols en pierre naturelle, Ajour Trading propose la gamme Perform Floor-Recond System.

• Die wichtigsten Produkte auf dem Stand von Tork sind das PeakServe Continuous Handtuch, EasyCube und PaperCircle.

• Bei Kärcher steht die neue autonome Scheuersaugmaschine KIRA B 50 im Mittelpunkt.

• Evans Vanodine demonstriert seine verschiedenen Chemikaliendosiersysteme.

• Sprintus stellt den Nass-/ Trockenstaubsauger Artos und die Scheuersaugmaschine Camira vor.

• Bei Perform Floor-Recond System von Ajour Trading handelt es sich um eine Produktreihe zur Reinigung und zum Schutz von Natursteinböden.

• I prodotti chiave sullo stand della Tork sono PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel, EasyCube e PaperCircle.

• Al centro dell’attenzione sullo stand della Kärcher c’è la nuova lavasciuga pavimenti autonoma KIRA B 50.

• La Evans Vanodine dimostra i suoi diversi sistemi di dosaggio di prodotti chimici.

• La Sprintus introdurrà il suo apirapolvere wet/dry Artos e la lavasciuga pavimenti Camira.

• Perform Floor-Recond System della Ajour Trading è una gamma per la pulizia e la protezione dei pavimenti in pietra naturale.

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Cleantools Stand 01.331 Cleantools will be showcasing two newly-launched products.

QuickMop PAPI is a multipurpose mopping system said to eliminate the need for bulky buckets and other tools.

Its quick-snap feature enables it to be paired with different accessories and flat mops to perform a range of functions, according to Cleantools. Also suitable for use

as a window cleaning tool, the QuickMop PAPI is said to be able to dispense water even when upside down. It is both lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, claims

the company.

Also on show will be a line of cleaning machines including the Orbital Ace, a roto-orbital cleaning machine. This is said to require less effort or training on the part of the user than traditional scrubbing machines while its stability is claimed to enhance the machine’s performance and offer less resistance when in use. www.cleantools.com

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Hyprom Stand 12.603 Hyprom will be offering visitors an olfactory experience on its stand. The company will demonstrate the importance of providing different deodorisation solutions in areas such as washroom, locker rooms and waste bin storage.

A complete range of air care products including designer fragrances and classical air fresheners will also be on display. www.hyprom.ch

Northwood Hygiene Stand 11.403 Northwood Hygiene will showcase its latest brand portfolio developments at Interclean.

Hosting its largest stand ever, the company will display a range of washroom hygiene products along with wipers and dispensers. www.northwood.co.uk • Proposé par Cleantools, le système de balayage humide QuickMop PAPI se dispense de seaux et autres outils.

• Hyprom poursuit le développement de ses gammes de diffusion d’ambiance et de soin de l’air.

• Northwood a enrichi sa gamme de plusieurs produits nouveaux.

• QuickMop PAPI ist ein Moppsystem von Cleantools, bei dem keine Eimer und andere Werkzeuge benötigt werden.

• Hyprom verspricht Neuentwicklungen bei den Produktreihen mit Beduftungsund Luftpflegeprodukten.

• Northwood hat einige Neuzugänge zu seiner Markenproduktpalette in Aussicht gestellt.

• QuickMop PAPI è un sistema mop prodotto dalla Cleantools che non necessita di secchi e altri attrezzi.

• La Hyprom offre delle novità per le sue gamme per la profumazione e la cura dell’aria degli ambienti.

• La Northwood offre numerosi nuovi prodotti da inserire nel suo portfolio di marchi.

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• Le système modulaire de paillassonnage d’entrée Master Flex HHP de Notrax résiste aux talons hauts.

• On verra sur le stand Mosmatic la démonstration de la machine de nettoyage de surfaces FL-SAR Aqua.

• Das Eingangsmattensystem Master Flex HHP von Notrax wurde besonders im Hinblick auf Stöckelabsätze konzipiert.

• Mosmatic demonstriert die Oberflächenreinigungsmaschine FL-SAR Aqua.

• Il sistema di zerbini per ingressi Master Flex HHP della Notrax è progettato per le scarpe con i tacchi alti.

• La Mosmatic espone e dimostra la macchina per il lavaggio delle superfici FL-SAR Aqua.

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Notrax Stand 03.106

Flex HHP Modular Entrance Matting will be on display on the Notrax stand.

This multi-zone entrance matting system is specifically designed to cope with highheeled traffic.

The mat features tiny drainage holes plus a modified design that is said to prevent high heels from becoming stuck. Made from a durable anti-slip rubber compound, the Master Flex HHP

system is claimed to be sufficiently resilient to withstand the heaviest of pedestrian foot traffic.

The 50 x 50 cm tiles can be assembled on site in recessed frames and may be easily rearranged or replaced, according to Notrax.

The modularity of the matting is said to allow the 693 Master Flex HHP C12 to be installed next to the company’s 692 Master Flex HHP D12 system for a seamless transition from outdoor to indoor matting.

Carpet inserts come in a variety of colours to coordinate with a range of decors.

Other advantages of the mat are claimed to include good moisture absorption plus a capacity to adhere to any surface while the raised studs allow water to drain through, keeping the surface clean and dry. Attachable bevelled edges are available for loose-lay installations to prevent tripping. www.notrax.com

Mosmatic Stand 03.216 Mosmatic will be presenting a new surface cleaner as it celebrates its 40th anniversary at Interclean Amsterdam.

The FL-SAR Aqua with integrated recovery is said to be able to collect and expel dirty water and debris using the Venturi principle which means it eliminates the need for a vacuum system.

The unit enables large and small surface areas to be cleaned efficiently without the need for bulky vacuums or long runs of hose, according to the company.

All Mosmatic products are based on a high RPM swivel combined with a stainless steel rotor arm. www.mosmatic.com

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Comac Stand 11.201D Comac will be revealing the new design of its C130 scrubbing machine. This features an upgraded instrument panel which has been streamlined and incorporated into a 7 ins full-colour touchscreen display. This enables operators to configure the machine according to their own requirements or use one of the preset programmes stored in the machine: Eco, Standard or Plus.

Each of these programmes balances the amount of water, detergent and pressure needed for the specific cleaning conditions. The Eco programme is said to save water, detergent and energy and is designed for routine maintenance cleaning where little scrubbing force is required. The Standard programme is for regular cleaning of moderately dirty floors. And the Plus programme copes with challenging conditions where tough, adherent dirt needs

to be removed. This programme offers greater scrubbing power and maximum pressure plus optimum water and detergent flow.

All machines are available in diesel format, a battery-powered version that provides around five hours of working autonomy, and a new Bi-Fuel version powered by a combination of petrol and LPG. A combination of two scrubbing and sweeping actions produces a consistently high performance.

The C130’s scrubbing brush head consists of four disc brushes with variable pressures of up to 180 kg. The brush head can be shifted sideways to reach any dirt that may have settled up against walls or beneath shelving.

The 130 cm cylindrical central

brush performs the sweeping action, collecting any small solid residue which is then conveyed into an easy-to-empty debris hopper. The two vacuum motors have been developed to achieve optimum drying results while the side splash-guards keep the water inside. And the V-shape squeegee channels dirt towards the centre of the scrubbing path where it can be easily vacuumed. www.comac.it

Polydros Stand 07.421 Polydros will be showing its Cleaning Block for removing encrusted dirt, limescale and rust from porcelain toilets.

The product is made from recycled materials and is said to remove deposits quickly, easily and ecologically without scratching the surface. It is available in a stick format with an ergonomic handle. www.cleaningblock.com

• Comac présente la C130, une autolaveuse puissante dotée d’une fonction de balayage efficace.

• Le bloc de nettoyage WC de la société Polydros permet d’enlever les salissures et le tartre de sanitaires.

• Comac teilt mit, dass es sich bei der neuen C130 um eine leistungsstarke Scheuersaugmaschine in Kombination mit wirkungsvollem Kehren handelt.

• Cleaning Block WC von Polydros wurde konzipiert, um Schmutz und Kalkablagerungen bei Toiletten zu entfernen.

• La Comac afferma che il suo nuovo modello C130 abbina le funzioni di una lavasciuga pavimenti molto potente a operazioni di spazzatura efficienti.

• Cleaning Block WC della Polydros è progettato per la rimozione dello sporco e del calcare dalle toilette.

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Merida Stand 11.210 Aimed at customers seeking an individual style for their washrooms are Merida dispensers.

These are available in a wide a range of colours, futuristic patterns and designs with some featuring a carbon-based construction imitating materials such as wood and marble. All products are said to be highly functional and the range includes dispens-

ers for hand towels, soap and toilet paper as well as bins and air freshener units.

Merida will also be showing its Inox Design range. Made from stainless steel, these dispensers come in various textures including icicle, honeycomb and pinstripe patterns. Said to enhance the natural beauty of steel, they have been developed

following a lengthy R&D project and are constructed with the aid of lasers and precision robotics, according to Merida. www.meridaunique.com

US Pumice Co

to use than brushes or pads.

The chemical-free system is said to be capable of removing rust, hard-water scale, mould and algae from porcelain, tile and concrete surfaces. It is non-toxic and claimed to be safe to use on sinks and toilets.

Stand 02.411 The US Pumice Company will be demonstrating the Pumie Scouring Stick on its stand. This is said to speed up the task of scouring while also being easier

Also on display will be the Pumie Toilet Bowl Ring Remover which is said to ease the task of cleaning toilets and urinals. www.uspumice.com

Seko Stand 01.315 Seko will be showing its latest dishwashing and laundry dosing systems plus products for surface and floor cleaning.

These have been designed for simplicity, ease of use and security, according to Seko. The company offers a range of proportioners plus chemical dosing systems for the dishwash and laundry sectors. Seko products are designed for use in the hospitality, food service, facilities management and industrial laundry sectors. www.seko.com • Merida a lancé la gamme Unique de distributeurs pour toilettes, qui se signalent par leur design vivant et écologique.

• US Pumice se spécialise dans les produits de nettoyage naturels, utilisant de la pierre ponce et excluant les agents chimiques.

• Seko se spécialise dans les systèmes de dosage chimique pour le lavage de la vaisselle et du linge.

• Merida hat die Produktfamilie Unique mit Waschraumspendern eingeführt, die mit verschiedenen farbenfrohen Designs und ecodesign angeboten werden.

• US Pumice ist auf natürliche Reinigungsprodukte aus Bimsstein ohne Chemikalien spezialisiert.

• Seko ist auf Chemikaliendosiersysteme zum Geschirrspülen und Wäschewaschen spezialisiert.

• La Merida ha lanciato la linea di dispenser per sale da toilette Unique di design colorato e eco-design.

• La US Pumice è specializzata in detergenti naturali prodotti utilizzando pomice e senza prodotti chimici.

• La Seko è specializzata in sistemi di dosaggio di prodotti chimici per il lavaggio delle stoviglie e la lavanderia.

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• Brightwell Dispensers a lancé une nouvelle gamme de distributeurs de savon et papier.

• Robert Scott présente son système de bio-nettoyage Toucan ECA fonctionnant à l’eau et au sel de table.

• Produit nouveau, le système de gestion de l’air RX de Bullen Companies assure le contrôle des odeurs sur un espace allant du bureau à l’immeuble entier.

• Brightwell Dispensers stellt eine neue Produktreihe mit Seifen- und Papierspendern vor.

• Robert Scott präsentiert das Bioreinigungssystem Toucan ECA, das mit Wasser und Kochsalz arbeitet.

• Das neue Luftpflegesystem RX von Bullen Companies ist ein Geruchskontrollsystem, das alles vom Schreibtisch bis zum gesamten Gebäude abdeckt.

• La Brightwell Dispensers ha introdotto una nuova gamma di dispenser di sapone e di carta.

• La Robert Scott espone il suo sistema di biopulizia Toucan ECA che utilizza acqua e sale da cucina.

• Il nuovo sistema per la cura dell’aria degli ambienti RX della Bullen Companies è un sistema per eliminare gli odori dalle scrivanie fino all’intero edificio.

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Brightwell Dispensers

Robert Scott Stand 01.501

Stand 01.239, 12.503

Brightwell Dispensers will be unveiling its new soap and paper range on stand 12.503.

The range can be customised according to clients’ requirements and will be displayed alongside the company’s Modular, Mercury and MultiFlex soap and paper dispenser ranges which include manual and touch-free options.

Brightwell will also host a second stand - 01.239 – where it will display its complete dispenser range. This will include Eco chemical dosing systems and proportioners; BrightLogic laundry dosing systems and the Quantura range of dishwash dosing systems.

Quantura products provide consistent dosing for commercial dishwasher applications including single-tank, tunnel, conveyor and glass dishwashers. www.brightwell.co.uk

Robert Scott will be displaying the Toucan ECA bio-cleaning system at this year’s show.

This electrochemicallyactivated system uses just two components – tap water and table salt - to create a powerful, naturally-occurring disinfectant cleaner that is safe, non-toxic, non-allergenic and environmentally-friendly according to Robert Scott.

Other innovations on the stand will include the Hi-absorb cloth which is a multipurpose, absorbent microfibre product designed for commercial and domestic surface cleaning.

The Stream mop is a doublesided microfibre flat mop which

is said to save time by cleaning a larger surface area with one mop. And the microfibre Handy Mitt has been designed for cleaning surfaces effectively without the use of chemicals.

Robert Scott has recently rebranded and all products feature new packaging. www.robert-scott.co.uk

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The Bullen Co’s Stand 02.418 The Bullen Companies has released its new RX Air Care System under the Airx Laboratories brand. This is a comprehensive odour control programme formulated to eliminate malodours from smoke, refuse and organic matter and leave behind a pleasant fragrance.

The company’s RX Scentinel cabinets are designed for use with RX microcell products and are said to counteract and eliminate bad smells in a variety of situations. The cabinets come in both active and passive designs and are claimed to provide odour control for up to 60 days. All powered cabinets use the same D size batteries for ease of use. www.bullenonline.com

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Prochem Europe Stand 05.259

A touch-free washroom system that removes the need for mops and brushes will be showcased on the Prochem Europe stand.

The CR2 Multi-Surface system can also be adapted for carpet and upholstery cleaning with the addition of a carpet wand or upholstery tool.

Features of the machine include a 500 psi pump with built-in auto chemical feed for cleaning and pressure washing plus an optional Heat ‘n’ Run system to boost performance.

Also on show will be the Endeavor 500 unit which now features a two-stage vacuum motor. With a high pressure 500 psi induction drive piston pump this is said to match the performance of a small truckmount unit.

Prochem will also be exhibiting the latest addition to its truck-mounted extractor cleaning range. The Sapphire 370SS takes up 50 per cent less cubic space than competitive models which frees up valuable room in the van, claims the company.

Carbon fibre-style detailing and a back-lit front bezel have been added to give the machine a new look.

Another stand highlight will be the Legend GT truck-mounted carpet and upholstery cleaning system. Powered by an aircooled 23 HP Kohler Command engine, this is said to offer a newly-simplified design, a patented heat exchange system and reliable components.

The model’s stainless steel grille and wrinkle-finish plasticcoated frame are resistant to both rust and corrosion while the forklift pockets ease the process of vehicle installation and transfer, according to Prochem.

New truckmount accessories

include the Sapphire HOSS 700 cleaning tool which cleans at 700 passes per minute and delivers solution at precise rates while agitating thoroughly for improved cleaning results.

The down force created by the HOSS 700 combined with optimised vacuum flow produce maximum extraction while reducing carpet dry times by up to 30 per cent compared with standard cleaning wands. www.prochem-uk.com

pact Fooom Filling Station which has an output of up to 400,000 refills per year and is said to be fully programmable, economical and easy to use.

Customers who choose Fooom dispensers could save more than 90 per cent on transport, import duties, emissions and disposal of packaging waste according to the company. www.fooom.eu

• Comme produit nouveau, Prochem Europe montre son système CR2 de nettoyage sans contact pour toilettes.

• Concept Manufacturing est un spécialiste de produits en microfibres et d’outils de nettoyage.

• Très compacte, la station de recharge de savon à mains Fooom est programmable et assure jusqu’à 400 000 recharges par an.

• Hako propose deux nouvelles autolaveuses autoportées, les B120 R et B175 R.

Concept Mfg Stand 05.303 Ergonomic mop frames, textiles, pads and discs will be among the products on show on the Concept Manufacturing stand.

The company develops, manufactures and patents microfibre products and tools designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind.

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Hako Stand 01.101

Products on display will include the Flip Flap frame that enables two different operations to be performed using one tool; the multifunctional U-clean which has a space-saving design, and Sloopy which has been developed for cleaning in environments where 5S methodology is used. Also on show will be a range of pads and discs for use on various types of flooring. www.conceptmfg.ca

Hako will be presenting two new compact ride-on scrubber dryers: the Scrubmaster B120 R and B175 R. Interclean visitors will be able to test-drive the machines – both said to be ergonomic and manoeuvrable - on Hako’s test track.

Also on display will be a range of sweepers, vacuum sweepers and cleaning accessories. Hako will be presenting a comprehensive range of services at the event including the Hako-Fleet-

FOOOM Stand 12.522 Fooom is promising to show a new line of ground-breaking dispensers on its stand.

These will include foam, spray, liquid and gel units that can incorporate the company’s own bags as well as click-spouts, connectors and pumps.

Also on show will be the com-

Management-Solutions tool.

This offers Fleet-Recorder and Fleet-Report modules to improve transparency and machine fleet efficiency.

Hako manufactures a range of industrial cleaning machines plus models designed for ground maintenance and winter service tasks. www.hako.com

• Neu von Prochem Europe ist das berührungslose Reinigungssystem CR2 Multi-Surface für Waschräume.

• Concept Manufacturing ist auf Mikrofasern und Reinigungswerkzeuge spezialisiert.

• Die kompakte Fooom Filling Station für Handseife ist programmierbar und kann bis zu 400.000 Einheiten pro Jahr abgeben.

• Neu von Hako sind zwei kompakte AufsitzScheuersaugmaschinen: B120 R und B175 R.

• La novità della Prochem è il sistema di pulizia senza impulsi manuali per sale da toilette CR2 Multi-Surface.

• La Concept Manufacturing è specializzata in microfibre e attrezzi di pulizia.

• La stazione di erogazione di sapone per le mani compatta Fooom Filling Station è programmabile ed ha la capacità di 400.000 ricariche all’anno.

• I nuovi prodotti della Hako sono due lavasciuga pavimenti compatte con operatore a bordo, i modelli B120 R e B175 R.

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• Le Tifon est le nouveau sèchemains grande vitesse de la société Jofel, capable de sécher vos mains en 10 secondes.

• STI produit des générateurs de vapeur à usage domestique et professionnel.

• Eurosteam a lancé un système mains libres pour le nettoyage de toilettes, et présente aussi une gamme d’autolaveuses.

• Tifon ist der neue HochgeschwindigkeitsWarmlufthändetrockner von Jofel, der Hände laut eigenen Angaben in 10 Sekunden trocknet.

• STI produziert Dampferzeuger für den nichtgewerblichen und gewerblichen Einsatz.

• Neu von Eurosteam ist ein berührungsloses Reinigungssystem für Waschräume und eine Produktreihe mit Scheuersaugmaschinen.

Jofel Stand 10.212 Jofel will be demonstrating a new high speed warm air hand dryer said to remove water from the user’s hands and evaporate it.

Claimed to be unique on the market, the Tifon hand dryer has a HEPA filter and is claimed to take just 10 seconds to dry the hands. According to Jofel the evaporation system removes the need for emptying a water collection tank while eliminating the risks of water dripping on

to the floor or bacteria growing inside the unit.

The Tifon can be quickly installed on a wall ready for use without the need for any drain installation, claims the company.

Said to be compact and modern in design, the unit has a heating element that automatically switches off according to room temperature.

The dryer is available in four ABS colours plus ABS with stainless steel to suit a range of decors. http://jofel.com

STI Stand 05.343

• Tifon è il nuovo asciugamani ad aria calda e alta velocità prodotto dalla Jofel che vanta di asciugare le mani in 10 secondi.

• La STI produce generatori di vapore per uso domestico e professionale.

• Le novità della Eurosteam sono un sistema di pulizia no-touch per sale da toilette e una gamma di lavasciuga pavimenti.

Steam generators for domestic and professional use will be on display on the STI stand.

The company will be presenting its domestic line along with upgrades and enhancements to its professional range. www.stindustry.it

Eurosteam Stand 01.215

Eurosteam offers systems for cleaning washrooms, floors and stairs. Products on show will include a multiservice trolley described as a no-touch cleaning systems for washrooms. The new TooLav range of scrubber dryers comprises walk-behind, towed and ride-on models.

Also on show will be a range of steam cleaning machines for disinfection applications in healthcare and food processing. http://eurosteam.fr

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Fluoroseal CF Water-based ‘cationic’ durable protection for carpets and upholstery

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Stein & Co Stand 01.603 Due to make its debut on the Stein and Co stand is the Sebo Automatic XP vacuum.

This has a computer-controlled system that monitors performance and adjusts the brush height to the floor. This feature results in optimal performance on any type of surface from hard floors to deep pile carpets, according to the company.

Lightweight to ensure ease of use even for prolonged periods, the model has a convenientlylocated hose with a telescopic tube for cleaning in inaccessible areas. Machine maintenance is said to be quick and easy in order to reduce down time

and maximise productivity.

The model features the company’s latest generation anti-allergy S-Class Filtration system.

Also on show will be the Sebo Dart 3 for polishing hard floors. www.sebo.de

INPACS Stand 02.101

are merged with the aim of facilitating decision-making and allowing the supply chain to be optimised in a sustainable way.

INPACS claims to be adding value by placing data at the centre of its digital strategy.

Other technological innovations will also be displayed on the organisation’s stand. www.inpacs.com

Bonastre Stand 07.158

INPACS will be focusing on digital solutions with an emphasis on its new business intelligence tool Orbita Dashboard.

This combines business intelligence and big data technologies to allow purchasing decisions for INPACS customers to be managed via a single platform.

An intuitive interface can convert large volumes of data into knowledge. Data sources that might affect buying decisions

Bonastre will be displaying its new Duo Pad for floor polishing at the show.

This has been designed to effectively maintain floors and produce a bright shine in hightraffic areas. www.bonastre-system.com

• Le nouvel aspirateur automatique XP de Sebo comprend un réglage par ordinateur de la hauteur de brosse.

• INPACS a développé l’application Orbita Dashboard pour la gestion de données d’achat par des clients.

• Le tampon Duo de Bonastre est un produit nouveau développé pour les planchers à forte circulation.

• Der neue Staubsauger Sebo Automatic XP ist mit einem computerisierten Regelsystem zur Einstellung der Bürstenhöhe ausgestattet.

• INPACS hat die Orbita Dashboard-App zur Verwaltung von Kaufpreisdaten durch Kunden entwickelt.

• Das neue Duo-Pad von Bonastre wurde für Böden in stark frequentierten Bereichen entwickelt.

• Il nuovo aspirapolvere Sebo Automatic XP è dotato di un sistema di controllo computerizzato per regolare l’altezza delle spazzole.

• La INPACS ha sviluppato l’app Orbita Dashboard per la gestione dei dati degli acquisti da parte dei clienti.

• Il nuovo disco Duo prodotto dalla Bonastre è stato concepito per i pavimenti delle aree molto trafficate.

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Truvox Stand 01.407

Truvox will be inviting stand visitors to try out its new VBUII battery-powered vacuum.

The company will also be exhibiting enhancements to its Multiwash scrubber dryer along with the latest models in its Tornado, Powr-Flite and CFR floorcare ranges.

Traditional Dutch dancers will perform on the Truvox stand and the company will also hold a social media competition.

Truvox makes floorcare machines for polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming and deep cleaning applications in the healthcare, education, retail and facility management sectors. www.truvox.com

Vectair

make them less rigid than other screens and allow them to fit almost any urinal. The screens are claimed to offer a strong fragrance performance plus splashback protection for up to 30 days. www.vectairsystems.com

Idrobase Stand 03.119 Idrobase claims its new Long Life Foam Lance lasts 10 times longer than other equivalent products on the market.

The patented Long Life system is said to prevent the build-up of micro impurities and silt which helps it to preserve a high level of foam quality for longer periods.

Also on show will be the company’s Piuma Long Life, a foam lance made of brass. This has an external regulator with three levels of foam density to optimise the performance of the foaming detergent. www.idrobasegroup.com

• Truvox International a lancé l’aspirateur à batterie VBU111.

• Parmi les produits nouveaux du stand Vectair figurent les écrans d’urinoir Wee-Screen et P-Screen.

• D’après son fabricant, le groupe Idrobase, la lance à mousse Long Life possède une vie utile nettement supérieure à celle des modèles précédents.

Stand 12.205 A fully immersive virtual reality experience will be a highlight of the Vectair stand.

Marking its 30th anniversary at Interclean, the company will be exploring scent technology and considering how memories are made with the aid of fragrances. Visitors will be invited to enter the world of hygiene and fragrance via a 3D virtual reality experience.

Vectair will also be launching a range of new products including the Wee-Screen and P-Screen urinal screens.

These are built using interlacing strips of EVA to form a strong lattice that is said to

• Neu von Truvox International ist der akkubetriebene Staubsauger VBU111.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von Vectair befinden sich die Urinalsiebe Wee-Screen und P-Screen.

• Laut eigenen Angaben der Idrobase Group weist die neue Long Life Foam Lance eine längere Lebensdauer auf als vorhergehende Modelle.

• Il nuovo prodotto della Truvox International è l’aspirapolvere alimentato a batteria VBU111.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla Vectair ci sono le retine protettive per urinatoi Wee-Screen e P-Screen.

• La Idrobase Group afferma che il suo spruzzatore Long Life Foam Lance ha una durata molto più lunga dei modelli precedenti.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Diversey Stand 01.211 Two new systems - MoonBeam3 and IntelliLinen - will take centre stage on the Diversey stand.

The MoonBeam3 uses powerful ultraviolet-C technology to kill pathogens in just three minutes, according to the company.

The three adjustable arms of the unit are said to generate a broad umbrella of light and allow it to disinfect both horizontal and vertical surfaces.

Aimed at healthcare environments, the MoonBeam3 is designed for use on high-touch surfaces such as those in patients’ rooms, operating rooms

• Parmi les nouveaux produits exposés par Diversey figure la solution MoonBeam 3 assurant la désinfection ciblée dans les établissements de santé.

• Brosserie Thomas est un spécialiste des brosses hygiéniques.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von Diversey ist MoonBeam 3, eine Lösung für die gezielte Desinfektion im Gesundheitswesen.

• Brosserie Thomas ist auf hygienische Bürsten spezialisiert.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla Diversey c’è la soluzione MoonBeam 3 per la disinfezione mirata nel settore sanitario.

• La Brosserie Thomas è specializzata in spazzole igieniche.

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and in washrooms.

IntelliLinen - a laundry management solution – will also make its debut on the stand. The system is designed to prevent costly disruptions and errors in laundry operations and forms part of Diversey’s Internet of Clean platform.

When connected via a mobile device the system provides an overview of the laundry process in order to limit machine downtime and reduce day-to-day operational costs, says Diversey.

IntelliLinen also highlights situations where water or energy consumption could be reduced or when chemical dosing could be more accurate. And it reveals those instances when hygiene compliance is compromised or where machines are being under-used and their operation is creating bottlenecks.

Also being showcased at the event will be the Taski Swingobot 2000 robotic floorcare machine. This is equipped with Diversey’s IntelliTrail system for tracking the machine’s location and activity; Intelli-Trak for measuring site performance and enabling software updates; IntelliDose for accurate chemical dosing, and IntelliFlow for managing water and chemical solution consumption.

The robot operates autonomously and is said to avoid all obstacles in its path but will stop when a change in environment is detected. www.diversey.com

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Brosserie Thomas Stand 05.326

Brushes and squeegees will be among the items on show on the Brosserie Thomas stand.

The company makes a variety of products for professional cleaning. www.brosseriethomas.com

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Dibo Stand 01.325

A compact hot water high pressure cleaner on a trailer will be launched by Dibo. The JMB-S/S+ is equipped with Dibo’s GreenBoiler, said to offer significant fuel savings.

Claimed to be versatile, the JMB-S has its own power source for autonomous operation in environments where no electricity is available. The doublewalled protective guard made from UV-resistant polyethylene has a sound-insulating effect while the low centre of gravity near the shaft ensures optimum weight distribution.

A high pressure trailer with digital display features a stepby-step operational guide. And the machine has a joystick that can be operated even when the user is wearing gloves.

Besides the standard model, the JMB-S is available in a ‘plus’ version which incorporates the new Dibo track-and-trace system; electronic fuel and water tank level indicator, and electronic gas control with automatic idle speed.

The track-and-trace system enables machine owners to pinpoint the exact location of a trailer via a computer, tablet or smartphone while also enabling them to remotely view faults, see the history of driven routes and monitor the machine’s working hours.

Also on show will be a complete new line of cold water high pressure cleaners. www.dibo.com

Kennedy Hygiene Stand 10.105 Kennedy Hygiene will introduce the new Satin Ellipse range of washroom dispensers at Interclean Amsterdam.

These are designed for premium hygiene environments in

the business, healthcare and hospitality sectors.

The dispensers have a stainless steel appearance and are coated with a durable lacquer finish. This is said to eliminate the issue of visible fingerprints during use. The company also offers two other premium dispenser lines: the Ellipse Chrome and Ellipse Designer Grey ranges. http://kennedy-hygiene.com

Jiasheng Stand 07.319 A new range of tools designed for floor cleaning, window cleaning and washroom applications will be demonstrated on the Jiasheng stand.

These will include ergonomic mop handles, telescopic fibre glass handles, dual-action window cleaning tools, dustpans and flat mop buckets.

The company claims to be a one-stop source for cleaning materials that deliver high levels of cleaning efficiency while helping to promote a healthy environment. www.jiashengco.com • DiBO a introduit le JMB-S/S+, un appareil mobile et ultra compact de nettoyage à eau chaude haute pression.

• Satin Ellipse est la gamme de distributeurs de toilette qu’a lancée Kennedy Hygiene.

• Shanghai Jiasheng produit des outils pour le nettoyage de planchers et de vitres.

• Neu von DiBO ist der äußerst kompakte HeißwasserHochdruckreiniger JMB-S/S+ für den mobilen Einsatz.

• Satin Ellipse ist die Produktfamilie mit Waschraumspendern, die von Kennedy Hygiene vorgestellt wird.

• Shanghai Jiasheng produziert Werkzeuge für die Boden- und Fensterreinigung.

• La novità della DiBO è la idropulitrice mobile e ultra compatta ad alta pressione e acqua calda JMB-S/S+.

• Satin Ellipse è la nuova linea di dispenser per sale da toilette lanciata dalla Kennedy Hygiene.

• La Shanghai Jiasheng produce attrezzi per il lavaggio dei pavimenti e delle finestre.

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• Spécialiste des aspirateurs à dos, Pacvac met en avant le confort et l’ergonomie de ses produits.

• En lançant son Système One, Vermop a transformé son chariot de nettoyage Equipe D en un centre de nettoyage numérique.

• La gamme TRIO de ThomilMatic réunit trois produits répondant à l’ensemble des besoins de la blanchisserie.

• Pacvac ist auf RückenStaubsauger spezialisiert, die laut eigenen Angaben bequem und ergonomisch sind.

• Mit der Einführung von System One verwandelt Vermop den Reinigungswagen Equipe D in ein digitales Reinigungszentrum.

• Bei ThomilMatic TRIO handelt es sich um die neue, drei Produkte umfassende Reihe, die alle Wäschereianforderungen abdeckt.

• La Pacvac, specializzata in aspirapolveri a zaino, afferma che i suoi prodotti sono comodi da portare e sono ergonomici.

• Con il lancio di System ONe, la Vermop ha trasformato il suo carrello Equipe D trolley in un centro di pulizia digitale.

• ThomilMatic TRIO è la nuova gamma di tre prodotti per tutte le esigenze di lavanderia.

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Vermop

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Stand 01.533

Pacvac will be demonstrating its range of backpack vacuum cleaners. These are designed to clean up to three times faster than upright or canister models.

The lightweight machines are equipped with an ergonomic harness to fit all body shapes and provide optimal comfort, according to the company. All models feature high level filtration and are said to deliver a superior suction performance when coupled with Pacvac’s airflow systems. www.pacvac.com/eu

Vermop claims its System One will revolutionise the world of cleaning management.

Designed for environments where manual cleaning takes place, the system gathers realtime data via the company’s own ‘connected’ Jetvac and Scandic vacuum cleaners. These then communicate via a digital component to Vermop’s new Equipe D cleaning trolley.

The system tracks the trolley rather than the cleaner and all collected data is stored in the cloud. It then becomes automatically available to the customer via a personal access code on Vermop’s web portal, providing a transparent overview of cleaning to support the customer’s organisation and planning.

This allows managers to

compare target times with actual cleaning times at site level. Long-term data collection produces performance metrics to improve productivity and performance. And Vermop can then recommend cleaning programmes tailored to the customer’s own requirements. www.vermop.com

Thomil Stand 01.210 Thomil’s new ThomilMatic TRIO range is designed to clean, sanitise and condition laundry using three biological products.

The company’s enzymatic detergent, disinfecting bleach and neutralising softener use enzymes to effectively remove dirt at low temperatures while also reducing water consumption. The result is a more neutral wash which is less aggressive on textiles along with shorter washing times. www.thomil.com

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Wetrok Stand 01.319

Wetrok will be presenting a cleaning robot called Marvin.

This is an automated scrubber dryer said to be able to assist cleaning staff with their daily work rather than replacing personnel.

No programming knowledge is required to set up the robot, according to Wetrok.

Its Teach ‘n’ Repeat function requires the cleaning operative to cover an area once using Marvin in order for the robot to learn the process. After that it will perform cleaning rounds automatically

while the cleaner concentrates on more specialist tasks.

Wetrok claims that by introducing Marvin it is harnessing the benefits of digital innovation without removing the need for human cleaners. www.wetrok.com

• Marvin est la nouvelle autolaveuse robotique de la société Wetrok, destinée à appuyer les opérateurs de nettoyage.

• OneFred est un nouveau chariot de balayage humide à double seau signé Filmop.

Filmop Stand 01.219 The OneFred double-bucket wet-mopping trolley will be among the highlights of the Filmop stand.

This is an upgraded version of the company’s single-piece Fred trolley launched in 1996. More versatile and ergonomic than the original, OneFred features a single-piece frame with two 15 litre buckets and two 25 litre buckets. The trolley is certified Plastic Second Life and is made from a high percentage of quality recycled plastic.

Also new is a range of tufted

washing mops boasting high absorbency, low friction and a long life. Tuft mops feature a closed-ring tufting system to enable the operator to efficiently clean any floor with a medium to high level of soiling using minimal effort. The mops may be washed more than 300 times in a 95° washing cycle.

Filmop’s Alpha trolley can now be accessorised with a tablet holder which can be adjusted to fit tablets of different sizes and is equipped with a key.

Also new is an app that gives customers access to information on all Filmop products. www.filmop.com

• Bei Marvin handelt es sich um die neue robotische Scheuersaugmaschine von Wetrok, die zur Unterstützung von Reinigungskräften konzipiert wurde.

• Neu von Filmop ist OneFred, ein Nassreinigungswagen mit zwei Eimern.

• Marvin è la nuova lavasciuga pavimenti robotica della Wetrok progettata per assistere gli addetti alle pulizie.

• Il nuovo prodotto della Filmop è OneFred, un carrello a due secchi per il lavaggio con mop bagnato.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Fimap Stand 01.421C The Maxima walk-behind scrubber dryer and Magna and MMg ride-on models will be exhibited on the Fimap stand.

These machines have been developed according to the company’s new design philosophy which is identified as #thisisfimap.

All models feature the newlyintroduced iD intelligent drive which is controlled via a touchscreen display. The operator can use this display to adjust the water, detergent and pressure supply or choose a preset cleaning programme.

Fimap’s new philosophy extends to its safety systems which are more sophisticated than before. Features include a rear-view camera, LED headlights, an anti-collision system and an SOS device that will transmit texts for help to a designated service centre.

All machines can be supplied with either one or two disc brushes as well as cylindrical brushes for scrubbingsweeping models and pads for orbital versions.

Optional accessories include a vacuum wand, accessory holder, bespoke wheels, a spray gun for tank cleaning, the Fimap Long Range water recycling system and various resourcesaving technologies.

Customers can also choose to equip their machine with the Fimap Fleet Management system while the My.Machine app provides product and operational information via a smartphone. www.fimap.com

Gloria Stand 12.610 Gloria is adding a versatile foam sprayer to its product range.

The FoamMaster FM10 Flex is said to turn cleaning agents into an effective cleaning foam.

The degree of foaming can be adjusted by means of a plastic nozzle that has three interchangeable inserts. Depending on the adjustment the sprayer can produce a light foam for standard cleaning applications or a more intense foam that will cling to surfaces for up to five minutes and produce more indepth cleaning results.

The sprayer has a swivelling plastic lance that incorporates a flat jet nozzle with a spray angle of 110°. Other features include a sturdy plastic tank, seals made from resistant Viton and a powerful pressure pump. These make the sprayer suitable for use on vehicles, machines and in large-scale catering. www.gloriagarten.de

Columbus Stand 01.307

Columbus will be introducing visitors to its smart fleet management tool.

The Columbus Machine Manager is said to allow users to monitor their entire fleet and conduct a detailed cost analysis of their machines’ life cycles.

It also enables customers to record operating hours, repairs and maintenance regimes and is claimed to provide full cost transparency and optimal resource management.

A web browser-based software, the tool requires no local installation and is available online around the clock. The Columbus Machine Manager is also offered as a mobile app with additional features such as troubleshooting wizards and an accessory finder.

Columbus will also be showing its new generation of 40 litre scrubber dryers designed for use on small and medium-sized surfaces. These make extensive

use of mechanical features in place of electronics to provide a robust technology, according to the company.

Both the battery and cable versions have been upgraded with a new design. The cabin is said to provide a good overview of the working environment while enabling the operator to clean ergonomically.

A curved suction bar with a powerful operation allows the user to clean in tight corners without leaving any residue, allowing floors to be walked on immediately. And the battery version now includes a patented brush-coupling system for easy mounting for the quick removal of working tools. www.columbus-clean.com

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• Thisifimap est une gamme d’autolaveuses proposée par Fimap et présentées sous un nouveau design.

• L’appareil FoamMaster FM10 Flex de la société Gloria transforme des agents de nettoyage en mousse nettoyante.

• Columbus propose le Machine Manager (cmm), un nouvel outil pour la gestion de parcs de machines de nettoyage.

• Thisisfimap ist eine Produktreihe mit Scheuersaugmaschinen im neuen Design von Fimap.

• FoamMaster FM10 Flex von Gloria verwandelt Reinigungsmittel in Reinigungsschaum.

• Columbus Maschinenmanager (cmm) ist ein neues Tool zum Flottenmanagement von Reinigungsmaschinen.

• Thisisfimap è una gamma di lavasciuga pavimenti della Fimap con un nuovo stile di design.

• FoamMaster FM10 Flex della Gloria trasforma i detergenti in schiuma detergente.

• Machine Manager (cmm) della Columbus è un nuovo strumento per la gestione delle flotte di macchine per le pulizie.

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• Les tampons de nettoyage de plancher Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine comptent parmi les produits lancés par 3M. • R+M/Suttner présente son nouvel injecteur de produits chimiques de nettoyage, le ST162.

• Nilco a introdit sa série IC d’aspirateurs robustes de poussière/eau pour ateliers et chantiers de construction.

• Parmi les produits GOJO exposées sur ce stand, on verra des pulvérisations et lingettes de désinfection de surface PURELL. • Clean Part a lancé un système souple pour la composition de flexibles d’aspiration et de vidange.

• Unter neu vorgestellten Produkten von 3M sind die Bodenpads Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine.

• R+M/Suttner stellt den Injektor für Reinigungschemikalien ST-162 vor.

• Nilco stellt die Reihe IC mit robusten Nass-/ Trockenstaubsaugern für Werkstätten und Baustellen vor.

• Unter den von GOJO ausgestellten Produkten befinden sich PURELL Oberflächendesinfektionssprays und -wischtücher.

• Clean Part stellt ein flexibles System für Saugschläuche und Ablassschläuche für das Baugewerbe vor.

3M Stand 07.102

3M will be unveiling its new Scotch-Brite Clean and Shine Floor Pad. This is said to be able to clean and shine floors in one pass, removing the need for chemicals or burnishing while also saving the customer time and effort.

Also new is the Scotchgard Stone Floor Protector. This is claimed to produce a high shine that is resistant to scuffs, stains and scratches without the use of floor finishing chemicals.

The Scotch-Brite Dual-Purpose Scour Pad 96HEX will also be introduced on the stand. This hexagonally-shaped product incorporates two pads in one, allowing users to perform two scouring tasks with a single pad.

3M will also be promoting its Cleaning Institute which keeps customers updated on new trends and innovations. www.3M.co.uk

R+M/Suttner • Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla 3M c’è il disco per pavimenti Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine.

• La R+M/Suttner ha introdotto l’iniettore per detergenti chimici ST-162.

• La Nilco ha lanciato la gamma di aspirapolveri industriali wet/dry IC per laboratori e cantieri.

• Fra i prodotti esposti sullo stand della GOJO ci sono PURELL Surface Sanitising Spray e Wipes.

• La Clean Part ha lanciato un sistema flessibile per i tubi di aspirazione per edifici e per gli scarichi.

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Stand 03.201 The ST-162 chemical injector will be shown for the first time on the R+M/Suttner stand.

This is a stainless steel injector that allows solution to pass through in rinsing mode with virtually no loss of pressure. An optional compressed air connection makes it suitable for use in high pressure mode while the

active foam nozzles provide an intake of air to foam up the water and chemical agent mixture.

Also new will be a patented brush holder for professional car wash applications and the ST247, a high pressure hose and lance coupling system.

The ST-247 can be added to existing high pressure cleaning systems to provide a quick and reliable change of accessories. Said to offer an intuitive operation and sturdy design, the coupling system is made from brass and stainless steel and works well in environments where large areas need to be cleaned such as in the agriculture and transport industries.

The hand-wheels have a plastic coating to adapt them for hotwater applications.

R+M/Suttner will also display a new generation of sandblasters for industrial cleaning. The ST-555 operates at a continuous pressure of 500 bar and is said to provide good abrasion and cleaning results with the aid of varied sandblasting granules. http://rm-suttner.com

Nilco Stand 01.409

Gojo 12.209, 09.107

Gojo will be displaying the most recent additions to its Purell portfolio at the show.

Purell Surface Sanitising Spray and Wipes are designed to meet surface sanitising needs in food contact areas. They are said to be fast-acting and effective.

Other stand highlights will be the Gojo Smartlink Service Alerts System, a technology designed for preventative maintenance; and the Smartlink Observation system which provides feedback and delivers reports on hand hygiene and personal protective clothing compliance.

Gojo manufactures a range of skin and surface hygiene solutions and will also be hosting a satellite stand in the Healthcare Cleaning Lab at the show. www.gojo.com

Clean Part Stand 03.229 Nilco will be launching its new IC series of machines. Said to be both powerful and robust, the line consists of the IC 371, IC 621, IC 622, IC Crafter and IC 622 Air Wave wet/dry vacuum cleaners.

Developed for tough conditions in workshops and on construction sites, the IC Crafter has a robust plastic housing and will reliably pick up coarse dirt, fine dust and liquids.

The IC 622 Air Wave incorporates an aerodynamic system designed to provide high suction power and a low energy consumption. All IC machines are equipped with efficient filters, a large operating radius and a smooth-running chassis. A wide range of accessories is available. www.nilco.de

Brushes, filters and vacuum motors will be among the cleaning machine accessories displayed on the Clean Part stand.

The company, which keeps over 8,000 parts in stock, offers

pad holders, squeegees and floor pads and will be launching a new range of hoses. It now offers a flexible system for building bespoke suction hoses and drain hoses.

Also on show will be a range of biodegradable Americo floor pads made out of recycled polyester fibre from PET bottles. www.cleanpart.se

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Goizper Group Stand 05.214

The Goizper Group will be demonstrating its new IK Multi Pro range of sprayers. These are said to be highly resistant to even the most aggressive of chemicals and acids.

High performing and userfriendly, IK sprayers are aimed at the cleaning, disinfection, construction, automotive and industrial sectors. Features include resistant seals, a robust construction, a translucent tank with level indicator, stainless steel handle with safety lock and an easy-to-use parking lance.

The sprayers incorporate a wide funnel for easy filling plus a stable base with foot brackets and a three-bar acid-resistant safety valve to prevent the user from coming into contact with gases. They are supplied with an adjustable cone spray nozzle and a fan spray nozzle while other types of nozzles and extensions are available as add-ons. www.iksprayers.com

Wessel-Werk

ing to be carried out in a single operation. A mop made from a durable material has been developed specifically for use with these nozzles.

Wessel-Werk also offers a wide range of energy efficient nozzles which are claimed to reduce power and save energy while providing a good performance. And the company offers tailor-made solutions for customer and country-specific requirements. www.wessel-werk.com

• Les pulvérisateurs IK de la société Goizper appliquent des produits chimiques de nettoyage dans différentes industries.

• Producteur d’embouts pour aspirateurs, Wessel-Werk a lancé les modèles D 300 et RD 285 Designation.

• IK Sprayers von Goizper wurden konzipiert, um Reinigungschemikalien in vielerlei Branchen anzuwenden.

• Neu von Wessel-Werk, dem Hersteller von Staubsaugerdüsen, sind die Modelle D 300 und RD 285 Designation.

Stand 07.216

Wessel-Werk will be presenting its wide range of vacuum cleaner accessories. These include standard and electric nozzles along with turbo brushes and multifunctional components.

New to the range are two-inone nozzles D 330 and RD 285 which allow vacuuming and wip-

• Gli spruzzatori IK Sprayers della Goizper sono progettati per l’applicazione di detergenti chimici in una gamma di settori.

• Le novità della Wessel-Werk, produttrice di bocchette per aspirapolveri, sono i modelli D 300 e RD 285 Designation.

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• Solo est un spécialiste des pulvérisateurs de produits chimiques de nettoyage et d’assainissement.

• De Witte a mis au point des nattes ultraminces de désinfection pour les roues de chariots, de gerbeurs, etc.

• Les tampons de nettoyage de planchers Range 6 de Fibratesco sont proposés en de nombreux coloris et son lavables.

• Solo ist auf Sprühgeräte für Chemikalien zur Reinigung und Hygienisierung spezialisiert.

• De Witte hatextrem dünne Desinfektionsmatten für die Räder von Reinigungswagen, Hubwagen usw. entwickelt.

• Die Bodenpads Range 6 von Fibratesco werden in vielen Farben angeboten und sind waschbar.

• La Solo è specializzata in vaporizzatori per sostanze chimiche per la pulizia e la disinfezione.

• La De Witte ha sviluppato degli zerbini di disinfezione ultrasottili per le ruote dei carrelli, per i transpallet ecc.

• I dischi per pavimenti Range 6 prodotti dalla Fibratesco sono disponibili in molti colori e posso essere lavati.

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Stand 07.524 Solo says its cleaning sprayers offer sturdy containers, resistance against UV and chemicals, ergonomic operation plus various filling capacities.

There are 11 models in varying sizes depending on the tank size and size of the area to be sprayed. Hand hand sprayers with 1.25 and seven litre tank capacity are available, along with a 15-litre version.

Solo’s patented foam adjustment system varioFOAM enables continuous variation of the foam consistency from dry to more moist foam by simply turning an adjustment wheel. www.solo.global

Dewitte Stand 05.417 Dewitte’s Ultra Thin Disinfection Mats for trolleys and cleaning carts will be making their debut.

Fibratesco The mats can be filled with any disinfectant offering protection against organisms that may be transferred on to trolley wheels.

The foam inside the mat’s protective cover easily absorbs and holds the disinfectant solution.

When traffic passes over the mat, solution is transferred on to the wheels where it is claimed to eliminate the risk of contamination in protected areas.

The fact the mats have a thickness of just 2 cm allows the disinfectant to be easily transferred on to the wheels. Available in three sizes, they are designed for use in the food, medical and pharmaceutical industries and in public sector facilities such as schools and airports. www.dewitte.com

Stand 05.421 Fibratesco will be showing its Range 6 floor pads at the event.

These have an open structure that is said to provide a more efficient abrasive action while their virgin polyester fibre construction adds durability and elasticity, according to Fibratesco.

Claimed to be easily washable for reuse, the pads are available in seven colours for normal speed treatments plus four colours for high speed treatments.

Fibratesco manufactures abrasives for a range of applications in the cleaning sector and can provide products of a bespoke size, shape or specification. www.fibratesco.com

INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Twister Cleaning Technology Stand 07.106 Twister Cleaning Technology will be showcasing the Twister Savings Calculator tool on its stand.

Accessible offline, this web application allows customers to estimate the savings they could make using Twister diamond pads for the daily machine cleaning of floors in place of traditional scrubbing pads and chemicals. Calculations are said to be made via a few easy steps and provide a full customer-specific report based on actual input.

The company will also be showing its Twister diamond pads for everyday floor cleaning.

The system is said to be easy, cost efficient and environmentally friendly since no chemicals

are required, just water. www.twisterpad.com

• Les tampons diamantés Twister sont conçus pour le nettoyage quotidien de planchers à la machine et sans produits chimiques.

• Lucart, un spécialiste du papier de soie, se concentre sur l’innovation durable en proposant une gamme de solutions écologiques.

• Packing90 fait la démonstration de sa gamme d’accessoires pour toilettes.

Lucart Stand 12.301 Lucart will be informing visitors about its EcoNatural circular economy project at Interclean.

The company uses a physical and mechanical process to separate drinks cartons into their constituent elements and obtain two new raw materials, Fiberpack and Al.Pe. These are then used to create a dispenser line plus a range of paper products for washroom use.

Fiberpack, obtained from the cellulose fibres in beverage containers, is used to produce a comprehensive range of Lucart tissue products such as hand towels, toilet paper, medical examination bed sheets, tissue paper, paper tissues, kitchen rolls and napkins. These are said to be strong, soft and absorbent.

Al.Pe, made from the alu-

minium and polyethylene elements of beverage cartons, is transformed by Lucart into a full range of washroom dispensers. www.lucartprofessional.com

Packing90 Stand 12.806 New dispenser finishes designed to meet a range of washroom trends will be showcased on the Packing90 stand.

Also on show will be the company’s Hygienic Bag dispenser, a wall-mounted dispenser for sanitary bags. www.packing90.it

• Die Diamant-Bodenpads Twister wurden zur alltäglichen Bodenreinigung mit Maschinen ohne Chemikalien konzipiert.

• Lucart, der Spezialist für Tissueprodukte, legt den Schwerpunkt auf nachhaltige Innovation und präsentiert eine Produktreihe mit umweltfreundlichen Lösungen.

• Packing90 demonstriert seine Produktfamilie mit Waschraumzubehör.

• I dischi diamantati Twister sono progettati per la pulizia giornaliera dei pavimenti con le macchine senza utilizzo di detergenti chimici.

• La Lucarta, specializzata in prodotti in carta, si concentra sull’innovazione sostenibile con una gamma di soluzioni ecologiche.

• La Packing90 espone la sua linea di accessori per sale da toilette.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM TTS Stand 01.431 TTS will be presenting the TriPress, a new wringer designed for use with its doublesided Trilogy System.

This is a floor and surface cleaning system featuring a reversible frame for use with double-sided microfibre mops.

The TriPress wringer has an ergonomic handle holder for increased user comfort and an anti-oscillation handle to stabilise the bucket during transport.

Anti-drop edges are said to prevent any leakage on the trolley or on to the floor while security

buttons fix the wringer firmly to the bucket for maximum safety.

The TriPress can be configured with a single bucket or with two buckets, each with coloured handles to differentiate the rinsing water from the cleaning solution. The wringer can be used in Basic mode using manual pressure alone, or in Pro mode with a lever system for damp cleaning and effortless wringing.

The TriPress wringer features adaptors and connectors that make it fully compatible with Magic trolleys.

TTS produces a range of solutions designed to facilitate cleaning and reduce time and effort on the part of employees. www.ttsystem.com

TMB Stand 01.421B New to TMB’s range of single disc machines is the TPO 43.

This lightweight machine is said to be comfortable to use and

• Comme produit nouveau, TTS propose une essoreuse venant compléter son système de balayage humide Trilogy.

• TMB a ajouté la TPO 43 à sa gamme de machines à disque unique.

transport while its patented technology is designed to reduce vibrations to a minimum.

The TPO 43 operates with the entire surface of the disc in contact with the floor which increases operational speed by 50 per cent and improves the final result, according to TMB. The machine is suitable for use on all types of floors including carpets, parquet, marble and cement. It can also be used for scrubbing, heavy duty cleaning, de-waxing and crystallisation.

Available with a wide range of accessories and pads, the TPO 43 can be supplied with custom kits that allow it to perform special treatments and operations. www.tmbvacuum.com

• Neu von TTS ist ein Wringer, mit dem das doppelseitige Moppsystem Trilogy vervollständigt wird.

• TMB hat die Produktfamilie mit Einzelscheibenmaschinen um die TPO 43 erweitert.

• La novità della TTS è uno strizzatorio che completa il sistema mop fronte-retro Trilogy.

• La TMB ha aggiunto alla sua linea di macchine monodisco il modello TPO 43.

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• Le système de préparation de planchers Diamabrush réalisé par Malish permet de convertir un équipement de nettoyage de planchers en système de restauration.

• La société Lindhaus a introduit l’aspirateur électrique à dos LB4 Superleggera L-iion, qui ne pèse que 4,9 kg.

• Das Bodenvorbereitungssystem Diamabrush von Malish ermöglicht es, Bodenreinigungsgeräte in Instandsetzungssysteme zu verwandeln.

• Neu von Lindhaus ist der Rücken-Staubsauger LB4 Superleggera, der in den Ausführungen L-ion und Electric erhältlich ist und nur 4,9 kg wiegt.

• Il sistema di preparazione dei pavimenti Diamabrush prodotto dalla Malish permette alle macchine per il lavaggio dei pavimenti di essere trasformate in sistemi di ripristino.

• Il nuovo prodotto della Lindhaus è l’aspirapolvere a zaino LB4 Superleggera L-iion/Electric che pesa soltanto 4,9kg.

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Malish Corp Stand 02.403

The Malish Corporation will be showing a range of cylinder and rotary brushes and accessories.

These will include pad drivers, scrubbing brushes, carpet cleaning brushes and carpet bonnet systems.

Also on show will be a range of grit rotary brushes, sanding drivers, clutch plates and padcentering devices along with brush/pad combinations.

The company offers a line of hand maintenance brushes for the food service and food processing sectors. Along with specialty brushes for applications such as de-burring, concrete

texturing and static control.

Among the company’s recent launches is the Diamabrush

by Malish Floor Preparation System. This features concrete preparation and polishing agents plus products for wood and mastic removal. The system is able to turn conventional floor cleaning equipment into a complete floor restoration system. www.malish.com

Lindhaus Stand 03.304 Claimed to be the world’s lightest backpack vacuum cleaner is the LB4 Superleggera L-ion/ Electric from Lindhaus.

This features a five-stage filtration system and an ergonomic, fully adjustable backrest.

Designed for use in cinemas,

theatres, on public transport and on stairs, it comes in a battery version that weighs 4.9 kg plus a 3.8 kg electric version.

An optional blower kit is available for rapid clean-ups and a HEPA filter can be supplied for use in healthcare environments.

Other options include a four swivel-wheel kit said to transform the machine into a compact canister vacuum cleaner, and the Lindhaus PB12e power nozzle which turns the unit into a backpack carpet cleaner.

Lindhaus will also show its Eco Force range of machines. www.lindhaus.it

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Hagleitner Stand 05.223, 05.323, 09.116 Hagleitner will be unveiling its Integral 4Plus dosing system.

This is said to use highprecision technology to ensure the smooth running of dishwashing applications.

Claimed to be easy to install, the unit can be placed either beneath a counter or mounted on the wall wherever space is available. The highly concentrated dish and glass cleaner comes in a lightweight 4 kg cartridge and the system is said to ensure precise and constant dosing.

One cartridge contains sufficient detergent to clean up to 1,500 baskets of plates, cutlery and glasses claims the company.

The control panel uses pictograms instead of text to overcome any potential language barrier issues. And the reserve tank never leaves the pipes empty which removes the need for venting them, according to Hagleitner.

An app alerts the operator when a maintenance check is required or when the dishes are not clean, and an alarm sounds when the dishwashing solution is running low. And the smart system will also help the opera-

tor to re-order a cartridge.

4Plus is said to eliminate the risk of product mix-ups while the app monitors dishwashing running cycles to control costs and create transparency, claims the company. www.hagleitner.com

Pollet Stand 07.107 Pollet will be presenting its Caps range which it says are highly sustainable.

Most ready-to-use trigger spray bottles contain around 90 per cent water, it says. But they require storage space and generate excessive waste.

The Caps range enables existing trigger spray bottles to be refilled with concentrated Pollet products which can be diluted using the tap water supply available on site. The system is said to reduce storage, transport and waste requirements.

Also on show will be the Odor Control range of biotechnologi-

cal cleaners. These are designed to immediately and permanently eliminate malodours.

Pollet offers a range of biotechnological cleaning solutions for use in washrooms, bin compactors, floors, pipes and in kitchens. www.pollet.eu

• Pour le lavage de verres et d’assiettes, Hagleitner a lancé de produit Integral 4Plus.

• Le nouveau dispositif de dosage chimique CAPS de la société Pollet permet la réutilisation de n’importe quel flacon pulvérisateur.

• Integral 4Plus ist das neue konzentrierte Reinigungsmittel für Geschirr und Gläser von Hagleitner.

• Die neue chemische Spenderlösung CAPS von Pollet ermöglicht die Wiederverwendung einer jeden Sprühflasche.

• Integral 4Plus è il nuovo detergente concentrato della Hagleitner per le stoviglie e i bicchieri.

• La soluzione di dispenser di prodotti chimici CAPS della Pollet permette all’operatore di riutilizzare qualsiasi tipo di flacone spray.

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Dagu Stand 07.313 A wide range of brush and gear motors will be displayed on the Dagu stand. The company designs and manufactures custom and standard DC electric brush motors and gear motors that feature collector and permanent magnets.

Motor power ranges from 30 to 2000 W for either continuous or intermittent service and

the units can be supplied in bespoke sizes. Dagu can equip its motors with a planetary gearbox, brakes, encoders, filter EMC, thermal protection and electronic controls if the application so requires.

Dagu products are used for powering the brushes, motorised wheels, differentials and fans of cleaning machines. www.dagu.it

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V. Brøndum Stand 03.100 V. Brøndum will be introducing a new version of its H-class Ronda 200H vacuum cleaner.

The Ronda 200H Power has been upgraded with a powerful new motor and stronger suction power. This makes it possible to use a longer hose when vacuuming up larger or heavier particles, the company says.

The machine comes with

a 38 mm anti-static hose as standard which is said to minimise the risk it clogging during regular cleaning applications at construction sites and similar environments - an issue more likely to occur when the hose diameter is too small.

Besides the stronger motor, the Ronda 200H Power has also been given a cosmetic makeover and now has a yellow and black construction in place of the machine’s former yellow/ grey combination.

This model comes equipped with a multi-tube filter that enables very fine dust to be vacuumed directly into the container. According to V. Brøndum an increasing number of users prefer dust to be collected in a bag since this makes emptying easier and almost dust-free. The company has developed a new, stronger collection bag to meet the needs of the stronger suction power of the Ronda 200H Power. This bag can also be used with older Ronda 200 models. www.broendum.com • Dagu produit des moteurs à balais et des motoréducteurs.

• V Brøndum’s expose l’aspirateur Ronda 200H Power dont le moteur est plus puissant que celui de la version précédente.

• Dagu ist auf die Herstellung von Bürstenmotoren und Getriebemotoren spezialisiert.

• Der neue Staubsauger Ronda 200H Power von V Brøndum verfügt über einen leistungsstärkeren Motor als das Vorgängermodell.

• La Dagu è specializzata nella produzione di motori a spazzole e motoriduttori.

• Il nuovo aspirapolvere Ronda 200H Power della V Brøndum ha un motore molto più potente della versione precedente.

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Hydro Systems Stand 10.100

Hydro Systems will be showcasing the AccuMax 4P chemical dispenser. This allin-one system is aimed at the laundry market and is quick and easy to install. Comprising four chemical cabinets built into one unit, the AccuMax 4P has a lockable cabinet and offers multiple branding options.

It features Hydro’s patented AccuPro Pressure Regulation Technology which evens out variable water pressure and creates more accurate dilution.

Also making its debut is the EvoOne single-dose dispenser, an upgraded version of the company’s MultiDose unit. This has a compact, ergonomic design and offers improved features such as premium seals to resist the more aggressive, superconcentrated chemicals. It has a delay mechanism with doubledose prevention which ensures accurate dosing in areas without a mains water supply.

Another innovation on the stand will be the EvoRinse, a solid rinse aid dissolver for the dishwashing sector. This is designed to be used in conjunction with the company’s new EvoWash product. Equally effective in hot or cold water, the EvoRinse offers advantages in terms of transport, health and safety as it comes in solid form.

Hydro will also be exhibiting its Evoclean and EvoDose systems plus three new laundry accessories: a low-level alarm, a depletion wand and a break tank. http://hydrosystemseurope.com/

Spectro Stand 05.308

Spectro promises to showcase its range of next generation cleaning solutions at the event.

These will include the Ecodet Compact, an intelligent dosage system for the company’s highly concentrated ecological laundry detergents. This three-in-one system is claimed to be easy to use and have minimal environmental impact while also offering low cost per dosage. www.spectro.nl

• Parmi d’autres produits, Hydro Systems a lancé l’EvoOne, distributeur à dose unique de produits chimiques.

• Réalisé par la société Spectro, Compact est un nouveau système de dosage intelligent de détergents concentrés de blanchisserie.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von Hydro Systems befindet sich der EinzeldosisChemikalienspender EvoOne. • Bei Ecodet Compact handelt es sich um ein neues intelligentes Dosiersystem für konzentrierte Waschmittel von Spectro.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla Hydro Systems c’è il dispenser per prodotti chimici in dose singola EvoOne. • Ecodet Compact è un nuovo sistema di dosaggio intelligente per detergenti concentrati per lavanderia prodotto dalla Spectro.

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• IPC expose ses gammes d’aspirateurs, générateurs de vapeur, nettoyeurs haute pression et autolaveuses.

• Tecnovap se spécialise dans les générateurs de vapeur et autres solutions de nettoyage écologiques.

• Legend Brands Europe expose des produits provenant des sociétés DriEaz, Chemspec, ProRestore, Sapphire Scientific et Versaclean.

• Abrasive Technologies produit des tampons de nettoyage de plancher en six couleurs.

• IPC demonstriert die Produktfamilie mit Staubsaugern, Dampferzeugern, Hochdruckreinigern und Scheuersaugmaschinen.

• Tecnovap ist auf Dampferzeuger und andere umweltbewusste Reinigungslösungen spezialisiert.

• Legend Brands Europe wird Produkte von DriEaz, Chemspec, ProRestore, Sapphire Scientific und Versaclean zeigen.

• Abrasive Technologies produziert Bodenpads in sechs Farben.

• La IPC mostra la sua linea di aspirapolveri, generatori di vapore, idropulitrici ad alta pressione e lavasciuga pavimenti.

• La Tecnovap è specializzata in generatori di vapore e altre soluzioni ecologiche di pulizia.

• La Legend Brands Europe espone prodotti delle marche DriEaz, Chemspec, ProRestore, Sapphire Scientific e Versaclean.

• La Abrasive Technologies produce dischi per pavimenti disponibili in sei colori.

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IPC Stand 01.435, 01.437, 01.535

IPC will be presenting a series of steam cleaning, pressure washing, floor scrubbing and window cleaning innovations.

These will include the LP range of dry vacuums. Made from up to 75 per cent recycled plastic these are said to be silent, ergonomic and easy to transport.

Also on show will be the new SG-70 steam generator, designed to be the most powerful in the company’s portfolio.

This operates at temperatures of up to 180° and pressures of up to 10 bar and provides a deep clean without causing damage or leaving behind any chemical residue, according to IPC. Offering a range of environmental benefits is the new PW-C45 cold water high pressure cleaner. This is designed to save water, energy and labour and comes with Multifunction Safety Control technology which protects both the machine and the operator.

Also on display will be the CT51 battery powered scrubber dryer which has interchangeable brush heads that make it effectively four machines in one, says the company. A double

battery life feature is said to enable the machine to make up to 1,000 rides before the battery runs out. And its Eco Select technology allows the operator to reduce the brush speed and water flow, effectively cutting water and energy consumption by 20 per cent according to IPC. New in the company’s window cleaning range is the ergonomic Squeegeetech swivel window squeegee. This has a handle that is compatible with telescopic poles to allow the operator to clean in hard-to-access areas.

The addition of a cogwheel makes the swivel adjustable and lockable and the squeegee can be fixed in position at any angle from 0° to 40°, claims the company. www.ipcworldwide.com

Legend Brands Stand 02.307 Products from brands including DriEaz, Chemspec, ProRestore, Sapphire Scientific and Versaclean will be on display on the Legend Brands Europe stand.

The company will be demonstrating its Sapphire Scientific HOSS 700 carpet cleaner every hour. www.legendbrandseurope.com

Tecnovap Stand 03.120 Tecnovap will be promoting its Stainless Steel and Chattanooga lines of steam generators.

It will also showcase patented technologies such as the Thermal Compact Power and True Temp Technology systems.

The company offers a range of steam generators and accessories to meet various sanitation and disinfection needs. www.tecnovap.it

Abrasive Tech Stand 07.123 Abrasive Technologies will be displaying its floor pads for cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and polishing.

Available in six colours, the pads are said to be strongly bonded and double-sided for improved durability. They also have a uniform construction and good abrasive properties. www.at-nhk.ru

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM RCM Stand 01.333 RCM will be launching three new product lines at Interclean.

The Combo E machine is said to be able to sweep, wash and dry in one pass. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery for added flexibility it can be used on large surfaces in both indoor and outdoor locations.

The battery is safe and stable and can be charged to 50 per cent of its capacity in 60 minutes. It is built to last for more than 3,000 charging cycles and

cleaning needs.

And the Boxer is a ride-on sweeper equipped with larger brushes for greater cleaning efficiency. It has a rear sweeping system and a filtering surface that is said by RCM to be the largest in its market segment. www.rcm.it.

Birchmeier Stand 05.240 Birchmeier will be presenting its complete range of chemical-

resistant sprayers and foamers.

A highlight of the stand will be the multifunctional VarioMatic 1.25 PE foam gun which has an integrated mixing ratio dial. The foaming agent is said to be automatically added to the water stream in a pre-set concentration via the integral dosing system.

This means the desired concentration is achieved without having to change the nozzle, according to the company.

Also on show will be the Accu Power line with XL8 Lance for roof and wall cleaning. www.birchmeier.com

it can be partially charged and discharged with no effect on either efficiency or working time.

Partial charging is said to allow customers to plan their cleaning procedures more flexibly and manage their energy resources more efficiently to save time and money.

Also being launched is a new mid-size ride-on scrubber dryer claimed to be easy to use and offer long running times. The Giga comes with a wide range of accessories to fulfil various • Parmi les lancements de produits RCM figure la laveuse/ récureuse à batterie Combo E. • Le fonctionnement du pistolet moussant Vario-Matic 1.25 PE de Birchmeier repose sur sa tête mélangeuse de conception nouvelle.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von RCM befindet sich die akkubetriebene Scheuerkehrmaschine Combo E. • Das Herzstück von Birchmeiers Schaumpistole Vario-Matic 1.25 PE ist der neu entwickelte Mischkopf.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla RCM c’è la spazzatrice/lavasciuga pavimenti alimentata a batteria Combo E. • La Birchmeier espone la sua linea di spray ed erogatori di schiuma resistenti ai prodotti chimici.

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• Pour nettoyer les façades, la société TG hylift propose le système semi-automatique hyCleaner Red. • Parmi les lancements de produits Wecoline figurent deux nouveaux désinfectants destiné au secteur de la santé.

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• Bei hyCleaner Red handelt es sich um ein halbautomatisches Reinigungssystem für Fassaden von TG hyLift.

• Unter den neuen Produkten von Wecoline befinden sich zwei Desinfektionsmittel für den Einsatz im Gesundheitswesen.

• hyCleaner Red è un sistema semiautomatico di pulizia delle facciate prodotto dalla TG hylift.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti presentati dalla Wecoline ci sono due disinfettanti specifici per il settore sanitario.

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TG hyLIFT will be showcasing its HyCleaner Red semi-automatic cleaning system at Interclean.

Said to be fast, safe and efficient, this is designed for cleaning façades made from glass, corrugated cladding and other materials.

Once the brush system has

been attached to the access platform basket this is moved up the building by the operator.

When the basket arrives at the top, the water supply is turned on and the cleaning brush starts turning immediately. The brush is powered by water at high pressures of 120-160 bar and the operating speed depends on the quantity of water which flows at between nine and 12 litres per minute.

Cleaning takes place from top to bottom of the building to prevent any dirty water from contaminating the cleaned surfaces. And no chemicals or other cleaning agents are required which means the system is ecofriendly, according to TG HyLIFT. The company offers a range of cleaning solutions for use on façades and roofs plus products for cleaning photovoltaic and solar panels. Also on offer are bespoke solutions for architecturally-demanding buildings and particularly challenging projects. www.hycleaner.eu.

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Two new disinfectants will be displayed on Wecoline’s second stand in the new Healthcare Cleaning Lab. PT02 and PT04 are said to be able to rapidly kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts.

Also on show will be an instruction film featuring Wecoline’s Clean ‘n Easy Single Use concept. https://wecovi.com

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Dreumex Stand 11.101 Claimed to be a cost-effective sanitary solution is the Dreumex Winning Team for your Washroom system.

Said to be suitable for all public area washrooms, this combines a low cost-per-hand-wash cleansing solution with an economic air freshener.

Also on show will be the company’s One2Clean system for removing tough soiling from the hands in medium to heavyduty industries. This is designed for use with the Dreumex Hand Care Plan which is said to protect the hands both before and after work.

Dreumex also offers a hand cleanser with allergen-free ingredients for use on sensitive skin. Employees in the automotive, agricultural, metal and construction industries run a higher risk of developing hand eczema, according to Dreumex. The

company’s Dreumex Sensitive is free from fragrances, pigments, solvents and preservatives.

And designed for use by farmers, construction workers and decorators is Dreumex Sun Protection Foam SPF50+. This is designed to protect outdoor operatives from the increased risk of skin cancer that comes from working outside. dreumex.com

OspreyDeepclean Stand 01.151 OspreyDeepclean will be showcasing the GB1 battery-powered gum removal unit on its stand.

Removing the need for trailing power cables, noisy generators and hazardous gum removal products, the machine provides up to seven hours’ power on an overnight battery charge using a pre-mixed tank of water/chemical solution.

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• OspreyDeepclean est un spécialiste de la technologie du nettoyage et de l’assainissement à vapeur sèche.

dry steam machines for cleaning and sanitation. Osprey says they safely remove pathogens while minimising any build-up of resistance that may occur with chemicals. Other products include the GumBusters machine which is designed to dissolve gum in a matter of seconds.

OspreyDeepclean claims to have successfully introduced dry steam technology into the food industry in the form of mobile and static units. Dry steam is now increasingly used in food and drink production sites in place of water-based systems to remove contamination from belts, machines and other surfaces. www.ospreydc.com

• Dreumex ist auf professionelle Hautschutzmittel und Spendersysteme spezialisiert.

• OspreyDeepclean ist auf Trockendampfreinigung und Hygienisierungstechnologie spezialisiert.

• La Dreumex è specializzata in soluzioni di cura della pelle per il settore industriale e sistemi di dispenser.

• La OspreyDeepclean è specializzata nella tecnologia di pulizia e igienizzazione a vapore secco.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM San Jamar Stand 10.317 San Jamar will be showing its new Kleen Keeper Wet Wipes Dispenser.

This allows customers to store their wipes in one convenient place while also enabling them to take a supply to wherever the spills may be in a removable canister. The dispenser can accommodate medium to large canisters that have a

rim diameter of 10-13 cm. A gasket provides a seal designed to prevent the wet wipes from drying out.

The Kleen Keeper Wet Wipes Dispenser is said to prevent theft since the canister seal needs to be removed before any wipes may be dispensed. And the lid and foot of the unit fold flat to the wall when not in use to save space.

Also new is the San Jamar Hybrid Electronic Roll Towel Dispenser. This has a manual

back-up for when the batteries run low. Versatile and reliable, the unit allows both the dispensing delay setting and the quantity of paper taken out by each user to be adjusted according to requirements.

The company will also be presenting its new Simplicity Essence Mechanical Hands-Free Dispenser along with the Carlisle Sanitary and Maintenance product range. www.sanjamar.com

Tennant Stand 07.108, 07.208, 07.308

Tennant will be launching a new family of industrial strength walk-behind scrubber dryers.

Aimed at the facility management sector, the T600 and T600e are durable and dependable, and boast a high level of cleaning performance.

Tennant claims to offer innovative, sustainable, fast and efficient cleaning solutions tailored to customers’ environments. www.tennant.eu • Comme produit nouveau, Sam Jamar présente le Kleen Keeper, un distributeur de lingettes humides.

• Tennant présente une nouvelle gamme d’autolaveuses industrielles accompagnées, les T600 et T600e.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von San Jamar befindet sich der Feuchttuchspender Kleen Keeper.

• Tennant führt eine neue Produktfamilie mit industriellen handgeführten Scheuersaugmaschinen ein – die T600 und T600e.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla San Jamar c’è il dispenser di salviette umidificate Kleen Keeper.

• La Tennant ha lanciato una nuova linea di lavasciuga pavimenti industriali con operatore a terra con i modelli T600 e T600e.

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INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM Kleen Purgatis Stand 01.229 Kleen Purgatis has developed a cleaning tab for deep fat fryers that is said to be safe to handle and highly effective in use.

The Granit Tab F tab has a high alkaline degreasing core formulated to loosen and remove even the most stubborn of deep fat fryer incrustations. The core

interests of Spain’s cleaning and hygiene industry. The association aims to source new trade opportunities for members overseas and develops an annual Promotional Sectorial Plan. It also supports and guides SMEs to help improve their participation at the show. www.asfel.com

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is coated with a safe-to-touch cleaning agent and the tab is packaged in a water-soluble film. This allows the user to place the cleaning tab in the deep fat fryer without having to wear protective clothing or take any other protective measures.

The Granit Tab F requires less transport and storage space than liquid deep fat fryer cleaners, according to Kleen Purgatis.

In field tests the product’s userfriendliness led to fryers being cleaned more frequently, claims the company. This is said to have resulted in fewer incrustations forming on the heating rods and the oil being heated more rapidly, resulting in significant energy savings.

According to Kleen Purgatis a clean deep fat fryer can more effectively stabilise the quality of used oil which results in reduced oil consumption, improved hygiene and an enhanced fried food flavour.

Kleen Purgatis supplies products for the cleaning, kitchen, catering and laundry hygiene sectors. www.kleenpurgatis.de

ASFEL Stand 03.341G The Spanish Association of Cleaning and Hygiene Manufacturers will be promoting its members at Interclean.

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Lavorwash will be demonstrating its new Dynamic floor cleaning machine which it says is solid, reliable and manoeuvrable.

Operated via just one switch, the machine is claimed to be able to move easily through narrow aisles and congested areas while offering high levels of visibility.

It is also claimed to clean right up to the edges of floors using both sides of the brush. Other features include an automatic solution cut-off. www.lavorpro.com • Kleen Purgatis considère que sa patte de nettoyage de friteuses Granit Tab F offre des avantages sur le plan de la sûreté de manutention.

• ASFEL est l’Association espagnole des fabricants de produits de propreté et d’hygiène.

• Lavorwash expose son plus récent outil pour le nettoyage de sols, le Dynamic. 7

• Laut eigenen Angaben von Kleen Purgatis bieten die Reinigungstabletten Granit Tab F für Frittiergeräte Vorteile beim sicheren Umgang.

• ASFEL ist der Verband der spanischen Hersteller von Reinigungs- und Hygieneprodukten.

• The Dynamic ist das neueste Bodenreinigungswerkzeug von Lavorwash.

• La Kleen Purgatis afferma che il suo detersivo in tavolette Granit Tab F per le friggitrici offre molti vantaggi ed è sicuro da maneggiare.

• ASFEL - Spanish Association of Cleaning and Hygiene Manufacturers - è l’associazione spagnola dei produttori di prodotti per il cleaning e per l’igiene.

• Dynamic è la più recente macchina per la pulizia dei pavimenti prodotta della Lavorwash.

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Microsystem Stand 08.413 Microsystem will be exhibiting its microfibre Duotex mops.

These are made from 100 per cent split microfibre and are said to attract dirt like a magnet when used dry, damp or wet.

The advanced fibres are twisted for easy gliding and enable the operative to use the whole area of the mop when cleaning.

The Duotex Scandinavian is an ergonomic mopping system comprising just two mop options plus a handle and mop-holder.

The MicroSweep Duotex Mop is designed for daily dry or damp cleaning. Said to provide a high performance at low friction levels, the mop features additional fringes to increase cleaning capacity by 35 per cent and to help to collect larger particles and dust.

Designed for removing larger amounts of dirt and grease via damp or wet cleaning is the Mi-

croWet Duotex Mop. This heavyduty product is particularly suitable for surface disinfection applications in healthcare since it deposits the liquid and equally distributes it across the whole surface. www.microsystemduotex.com

Ophardt Hygiene Stand 09.102, 10.300 Ophardt Hygiene offers a range of standard and bespoke dispensing solutions for the hygiene market.

These include pumps and dispensers in metal and plastic plus a complete range of washroom units. Designed for use in public washrooms is the modular Santral range which includes bins,

toilet roll holders, toilet brushes and hand towel dispensers.

New to the company’s pump assortment is the Disposable Hygiene Pump for use in healthcare facilities. This has a safety-catch feature and reduces costs and improves hygiene by eliminating the need for the medical reprocessing of stainless steel pumps.

Ophardt will also showcase the latest addition to its RX dispenser series. This is a manually-operated soap and disinfectant dispenser that incorporates a stainless steel hygiene lever, easy-change bottle and pump mechanism plus a safety-click drip tray contained in a easy-to-clean unit with a high-gloss finish. The dispenser is compatible with standard Ophardt pumps and is housed in hygienic packaging to minimise the risk of cross-contamination.

The robust ABS plastic housing makes the dispenser a durable and economical option. www.ophardt.com

• Duotex est une solution de nettoyage à microfibre comprenant des tampons d’épongeage, un manche et un porte-tampon.

• Ophardt a crée une gamme de distributeurs en métal et en matière plastique pour toilettes publiques.

•Duotex ist eine Mikrofaserreinigungslösung von Microsystem, die Mopps, Griffe und Mopphalter umfasst.

• Ophardt führt eine Produktfamilie mit Spenderlösungen aus Metall und Kunststoff für öffentliche Waschräume ein.

• Duotex è una soluzione di pulizia in microfibra prodotta dalla Microsystem che include mop, manici e strutture per mop.

• La Ophardt propone una linea di soluzioni di dispenser in metallo e plastica per le sale da toilette.

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• Marolex a lancé le pulvérisateur a batterie lithium-ion intégré dans le panneau de commande • Trojan Battery affirme que sa technologie Reliant AGM avec C-Max a permis de produire la première batterie à véritables décharges profondes.

• Neu von Marolex ist das akkubetriebene Sprühgerät FX, das auf Lithium-Ionen-Zellen basiert, die in das Bedienfeld integriert sind.

• Laut eigenen Angaben von Trojan Battery handelt es sich bei der Reliant AGM mit C-MaxTechnologie um die erste wirkliche Deep Cycle-Batterie.

• Il nuovo prodotto della Marolex e’ il nebulizzatore FX funzionante a batteria agli ioni di litio integrata nel pannello di controllo.

• La Trojan Battery afferma che la sua Reliant AGM con tecnologia C-Max è la prima batteria a essere veramente a ciclo profondo.

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Marolex Stand 07.536 Marolex describes its new FX battery-powered sprayer as being particularly innovative.

The sprayer’s power system is based on li-ion cells that have been integrated into the control panel which is said to provide flexibility, comfort and operator safety.

Other features include a 65-135 cm telescopic lance; adjustable nozzles and processor-based protection. The battery level is displayed in the sprayer’s control panel.

Marolex manufactures a range of sprayers for use in the cleaning, construction and car care industries. It also offers models designed for disinfection purposes and for heavyduty applications.

On show will be pressure sprayers in the Industry range; the Titan series of backpack sprayers; Industry Ergo hand-

held pressure sprayers and Axell foamers.

All Marolex sprayers are made from resistant materials for accurate performance and durability when used with common aggressive chemicals, according to the company. www.marolex.pl

Trojan Battery Stand 02.315 Trojan Battery will be displaying its Reliant AGM with C-Max Technology on its stand.

This is said to provide floor cleaning machines with a high level of sustained performance to increase total energy output and meet demanding deepcycling requirements for a variety of applications.

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locations where regulations require non-spillable batteries such as airports, healthcare facilities, shopping centres and educational institutions according to Trojan.

A plastic polymer case with reinforced end walls are claimed to provide increased durability and a higher battery cell compression resulting in a reliable performance. One flame arrestor is sited in each cell for maximum safety. And the separator design is said to ensure high compression for effective contact between the glass mat and plates. This provides protection against stratification and results in an extended battery life, claims the company. www.trojanbattery.com

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Peter Greven Physioderm will be showing its latest generation of skin cleaners developed in collaboration with University of Osnabrück scientists.

These are said to be particularly powerful and highly compatible with the skin. All products are made using patentpending OptiTens surfactant technology which is claimed to overturn the assumption that effective surfactants are inevitably less skin-friendly.

The new products will provide major relief for operatives who are particularly vulnerable to severe skin conditions, according to PGP. These include those people whose jobs require them to frequently wash their hands.

The company considers skin conditions to be among the most common of occupational diseases. And it asserts that a professional skin care system can help to prevent skin complaints which in turn reduces absenteeism and any subsequent loss of productivity that could impact on costs.

PGP will also be exhibiting its extensive UV protection portfolio at Interclean. The company offers products for cleaning, protecting, caring and sanitising the skin under the Physioderm, Greven, Lordin and Myxal brands as well as providing individual skin care advice to customers on site. www.pgp-hautschutz.de

Chicopee Stand 01.505 Chicopee will be displaying its short-term use microfibre products at Interclean.

Developed using the company’s patented Apex technology, these are said to remove 99.99 per cent of bacteria without the use of chemicals.

They are designed for use in environments such as health-

care where cross-contamination is a risk.

Also due to be launched at the event will be the company’s colour-coded microfibre disposable cleaning solution.

Chicopee produces wipes, cloths and mops for the food service, building care, medical, facilities management, healthcare, automotive and industrial markets. chicopeesolutions.com

Easysan Stand 05.448 Easysan believes its latest product will revolutionise the cleaning of kitchens, showers, toilets and other wet room areas.

The company is claiming a world first with its PLS SprayWash cleaning system based on solid tablets.

The concept includes tablets for descaling, daily cleaning and industrial cleaning along with active chlorine and active oxygen tablets for disinfection applications. They are suitable for use in food contact areas.

The SprayWash dosing gun is ergonomic and easy to use and will clean surfaces safely and effectively using the correct quantities of active foam.

One small 65 g SprayWash tablet is equal to a litre of concentrated liquid chemical.

This means the product is easy to transport and store which results in lower shipping costs. www.spraywash.eu

CEBE Stand 01.322 A box containing everything a cleaner needs to tackle a crime scene or hoarder house will be exhibited on the CEBE stand.

The CS Box has been designed to help professionals choose the

right products and methods to tackle surfaces, materials and objects contaminated in particularly challenging circumstances.

The CS Box is claimed to be robust and attractive and comes with its own UV Lamp. www.cebechem.de

HTS Bio

• Peter Greven Physioderm est un spécialiste des produits de soin de la peau et des systèmes distributeurs.

• Chicopee propose en premier lieu sa gamme de produits en microfibre à usage de courte durée.

• Le PLS SprayWash d’EasySan est un système de nettoyage et de désinfection faisant appel à des pastilles solides.

• La CS Box proposée par Cebe est une mallette commode pour le transport de différents produits de nettoyage de lieux de crime.

• HTS BIO Laboratories a introduit la gamme Ecobase de produits chimiques concentrés.

Stand 05.222 Said to combine the intelligence of living cells with cutting-edge technology is the Ecobase system from HTS Bio. Products in the range contain biosurfactants that are described as natural, biodegradable and more effective than chemical or plant-based surfactants. They contain microorganisms that digest organic matter, prepare wastewater for run-off and assist with pipe maintenance.

The Ecobase range comprises 10 products formulated for use on floors, surfaces, bathrooms, kitchens and in food processing environments.

Power’Sol is a multipurpose cleaner said to be safe for use on food contact surfaces while Sol’Max is a concentrated degreasing floor cleaner designed

for use in automatic scrubbers.

Highly concentrated and perfume-free is Wonder’Sol, a multipurpose surface and floor degreasing cleaner, while Bathrooms Power’San has been developed for descaling and disinfection applications.

Other products in the range include Wonder’Glass, a concentrated window cleaner and limescale remover; Power’Pur, a degreaser and disinfectant for food use, and Surf’Power, a surface cleaner for removing stains and encrusted build-ups of soil. www.htsbio.com

• Peter Greven Physioderm ist auf Hautpflegeprodukte und Spendersysteme spezialisiert.

• Chicopee legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Reihe mit Mikrofaserprodukten für den kurzzeitigen Einsatz.

• Bei PLS SprayWash von EasySan handelt es sich um ein auf festen Tabletten basiertes System zur Reinigung und Desinfektion.

• Bei der CS Box von Cebe handelt es sich um einen Koffer, der verschiedene Produkte enthält, die Reinigungskräften u. a. die Tatortreinigung erleichtert.

• Bei Ecobase handelt es sich um die neue Produktreihe mit konzentrierten Reinigungschemikalien von HTS BIO Laboratories.

• La Peter Greven Physioderm è specializzata in prodotti per la cura della pelle e in sistemi di dispenser.

• La Chicopee ha concentrato i suoi sforzi sulla gamma di prodotti in microfibra per utilizzo a breve durata.

• PLS SprayWash della EasySan è un sistema basato sull’utilizzo di tavolette solide per la pulizia e la disinfezione.

• CS Box della Cebe è un comodo contenitore da trasporto che contiene numerosi prodotti che consentono agli addetti di effettuare la pulizia sulle scene dei crimini ecc.

• Ecobase è la nuova gamma di detergenti chimici concentrati della HTS BIO Laboratories.

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• Le pulvérisateur portable HydroOzone est présenté par son fabricant, Orbot, comme une alternative à base d’eau aux appareils de nettoyage traditionnels.

• Mediclinics produit des accessoires pour toilettes, dont des sèche-mains à air chaud et des distributeurs.

• Orbot teilt mit, dass das tragbare Sprühgerät HydrOzone eine Alternative auf Wasserbasis zu herkömmlichen Reinigungsmitteln darstellt.

• Mediclinics produziert Waschraumzubehör, einschließlich Warmlufthändetrockner und Spender.

• La Orbot afferma che il suo nuovo spray portatile HydrOzone è una alternativa a base di acqua ai detergenti tradizionali.

• La Mediclinics produce accessori per sale da toilette e fra questi ci sono asciugamani ad aria calda e dispenser.

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sanitising solution if required.

The machine can reduce labour costs by up to 70 per cent and water costs by up to 82 per cent. orbotusa.com

Stand 02.409 Orbital floor cleaning manufacturer Orbot will be launching its new HydrOzone Line.

The HydrOzone Portable On Demand Sprayer turns drinking water into aqueous ozone offering a water-based alternative to traditional cleaners and sanitisers. It is said to kill many of the common pathogens found on hard, non-porous surfaces while also destroying organic odours.

The system safely kills at least 99.9 per cent of common pathogens without the use of chemicals, according to Orbot.

The tiny electrolytic cell created from the diamond process technology generates ozone from water in the reservoir. This ozone can be activated to create a sanitising fluid on demand which means there are no issues arising from a loss of sanitiser power during use. It also leaves behind no residue. The

Mediclinics Stand 10.411

HydrOzone sprayer is intended for commercial, industrial, and domestic use and eliminates the need to constantly repurchase detergent supplies.

Also on show will be the Orbot LiFe lithium battery-powered orbital floor machine. This has been redesigned to feature a three-solution tank that can hold multiple liquid types.

The solution tank has an optional aqueous ozone generator for creating a chemical-free

Mediclinics has launched a new line of washroom products.

Its dispensers have a black finish and are aimed at washrooms where design and elegance are the top priorities.

Also on show will be a range of low energy consumption hand dryers plus the new Babymedi vertical position babychanging station. www.mediclinics.es/inicio

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• Kimberly-Clark Professional fera la démonstration de ses solutions Scott Control pour toilettes.

• Les produits de revêtement nano-catalytiques d’Atmosphere X protègent les surfaces internes et externes.

• Kimberly-Clark Professional wird die Produktfamilie Scott Control mit Waschraumlösungen demonstrieren.

• Photokatalytische Nanobeschichtungsprodukte von Atmosphere X eignen sich zum Schutz von Oberflächen innen und außen.

• La Kimberly-Clark Professional espone la linea di soluzioni per le sale da toilette Scott Control.

• I prodotti con finitura fotocatalitica nano della Atmosphere X sono in grado di proteggere le superfici negli interni e negli esterni.

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A virtual reality zone uncovering some hidden truths about washrooms will be among the highlights of Kimberly-Clark Professional’s stand.

Atmosphere X takes a proactive approach to building surface care. It uses cutting edge science to harness natural processes with the aim of keeping buildings clean, sanitary and healthy.

And its products are designed to prolong the life of roofs, floors, walls and other surfaces.

Products in the X line of photocatalytic nano-coatings can be applied to both interior and exterior surfaces. When activated by either natural or manmade light, a reaction occurs on the surface of the coating which creates natural super-oxidising agents. These break down organic contaminants such as mould, mildew, algae, oil, grime, debris, hydrocarbons and smog without the use of chemicals.

The company’s Roof X and Concrete X products also act as a sunscreen for roofs and exterior walking surfaces by reflect-

The company will also showcase the Scott Control washroom solution which incorporates a hand towel roll, centrefeed toilet tissue system and a foam hand cleanser designed for hygiene and efficiency.

Visitors are invited to take part in a sensory Kleenex session.

Kleenex products are designed to protect, clean and nourish the hands operatives’ hands. www.kcprofessional.com

ing solar heat from the sun away from the protected surface.

This reduces the amount of heat transferred into a building, lowering the amount of energy normally needed for cooling.

When used in tandem, Roof X and Concrete X are claimed to lower the build-up of heat within and around buildings.

New from Atmosphere X is Glass Guard which has been developed to replace traditional sacrificial floor finishes and sealers. Unlike acrylic and urethane products which are said to be soft, porous and require extensive maintenance, Glass Guard is made from a blend of nano-sized silicas which will not yellow, crack, peel or need removing. These nano-particles are sufficiently small to penetrate into the pores of a surface and pack tightly on top of it to create a flexible glass cap.

This offers scuff and chemical resistance while improving the traction of a floor. www.atmospherex.com

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• MotorScrubber propose le Force, un accessoire à service sévère qui se monte sur toute autolaveuse de taille moyenne ou grande.

• Parmi les nouveaux produits JVD on verra les sèche-cheveux Neptune pour piscines et le sèchemains Zephyr.

• Force ist ein leistungsstarkes Zubehörwerkzeug von MotorScrubber, das auf jede mittelgroße oder große Scheuersaugmaschine passt.

• Unter den neu vorgestellten Produkten von JVD befinden sich der Schwimmbad-Haartrockner Neptune und der Haartrockner Zephyr.

• Force è un accessorio industriale prodotto dalla MotorScrubber adatto per qualsiasi lavasciuga pavimenti di medie o di grandi dimensioni.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla JVD ci sono l’asciugacapelli per piscine Neptune e l’asciugamani Zephyr.

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MotorScrubber Stand 05.204 MotorScrubber will be unveiling its latest innovation: the MotorScrubber Force.

This heavy-duty accessory for medium or large scrubber dryers enables the operator to work in restricted areas around toilets, in cubicles, beneath tables and benches, on steps and in corners.

The Force accessory connects to the scrubber dryer via a single hose that provides battery power, clean water and

suction. This is said to make the tool easy to use since there are no tanks to fill or empty and no additional batteries to charge.

The tool can be fitted in less than 30 minutes by a trained technician and may be clipped off in seconds according to MotorScrubber. This allows operators to clean in confined spaces as they pass, eliminating any downtime that would result from having to return to the cleaning cupboard for a mop or smaller machine.

Delivering industrial cleaning performance with a small footprint, the Force is made from durable components with the addition of forged or machined aluminium for added strength.

This is said to turn the accessory into an industrial grade tool for professional use.

MotorScrubber makes a range of products designed to help the operator to clean in small spaces. The company will be showcasing its complete range of compact cleaning machines

and will also hold live demonstrations of the Force, the MS2000 and the Jet, ProWash and Handy machines. www.motorscrubberclean.com

JVD Stand 12.407 The Neptune swimming pool hair dryer with 180° rotation will be among the products on show on the JVD stand.

The company will also be introducing stand visitors to four fragrances and displaying the Zephyr hand dryer which has a new design.

JVD describes its products as elegant, ergonomic and practical. www.jvd.fr

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Plastic packaging derived from milk protein will be highlighted on the Lactips stand. This is made via a process that transforms casein into a thermoplastic material.

Products manufactured using the technology include CareTips, which is a water-soluble wrapping for dishwasher tablets and single-dose chemicals. It dissolves in either hot or cold water without clogging up filters or leaving behind sticky residues.

Claimed to be completely biodegradable and have no significant aquatic toxicity, the product is made using only milk products that are unsuitable for human consumption. The surface of the packaging can be printed without any prior treatment which means customers can have their brand identity and usage instructions displayed on the wrapping.

Laboratorios Vinfer will be showing five floor treatment products, five multi-surface maintenance solutions and five cleaning products under its Premium brand.

These will include a floor stripper and crystalliser, a multipurpose degreaser and a wash wax.

All products are available in a 750 ml format with a spray gun.

Other products on show will include air fresheners, scented cleaners, perfume-free hand gels, disinfectants and manual sanitising dishwasher products. www.vinfer.com

Lactips’ products have high gas-barrier properties which means they can be used for food applications. And they have been adapted for supply chain processes in the plastics industry. lactips.com

ECMR Stand 07.433 European Cleaning Machines Recycling (ECMR) claims to offer a sustainable waste management solution for the cleaning industry.

The company will be informing stand visitors about its latest plastic waste collection developments at the event. www.ecmr.nu

• Lactips fabrique une matière plastique écologique et soluble dans l’eau à partir de protéines du lait.

• European Cleaning Machines Recycling (ECMR) assure le recyclage de pièces composantes de machines de nettoyage.

• La gamme Premium de Laboratorios Vinfer comprend des soins de plancher, produits d’entretien multi-surface et solutions de nettoyage.

• Lactips produziert ein umweltfreundliches Kunststoffrohmaterial, das aus Milcheiweiß hergestellt wird und wasserlöslich ist.

• European Cleaning Machines Recycling (ECMR) recyclt Reinigungsmaschinenteile.

• Die Premium-Produktfamilie von Laboratorios Vinfer umfasst Bodenbehandlungsprodukte, Mehrzweck-Pflegemittel und Reinigungsprodukte.

• La Lactips produce termoplastica ecologica in granuli prodotta con proteine del latte e che è idrosolubile.

• La European Cleaning Machines Recycling (ECMR) ricicla le parti delle macchine per le pulizie.

• La linea Premium della Laboratorios Vinfer include trattamenti per pavimenti, prodotti di manutenzione per varie tipologie di superfici e detergenti chimici.

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DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS

Data - how to succeed?

An increasing number of companies are investing in data-driven solutions. But some are failing to fully act on the intelligence they gain – which means they are also missing out on much of the value. Essity’s director of European business development Paul Church explains how a clear-sighted vision of the benefits of data can successfully take cleaning to the next level.

Understanding customer needs and targeting their problems is the only way to succeed in data-driven cleaning.

Data-driven cleaning, intelligent solutions, the Internet of Things – these have all become industry buzzwords over the past few years. An increasing number of cleaning and facilities management companies have begun generating data or linking in to software companies that can help them to do so. The intelligence mountain is growing fast – but how many of us actually know how to scale it?

Generating data without fully understanding the problems one is trying to solve makes no sense. IoT solutions require a significant level of investment in order to ensure they will work effectively.

So the only way to justify a data-driven cleaning solution is to clarify the customer’s problems and to clearly demonstrate how these can be solved using IoT. This has always been Essity’s own approach. After extensive conversations with facility management customers we have identified seven key problems that they face in the field of building cleaning.

These are:

1. Difficulties in optimising cleaning In a large facility it is hard to tell which areas are likely to need attention when.

An airport, for example, will be serviced by a team of cleaners with each given responsibility for a designated area. These cleaners may be tasked with completing their round, say, 10 times a day - but some rounds may only need cleaning once or twice while others may require attention 20 times. So managers struggle to optimise their labour force and deploy staff when and where they are needed.

2. Some tasks will be neglected Cleaners will always find that some tasks fall through the cracks due to the pressures involved with completing their rounds. This will lead to unsatisfactory results and possibly also complaints from building users.

3. Understanding consumption needs Attempting to predict product consumption is always difficult. However, facility managers need to estimate how

quickly products such as soap, toilet tissue and hand towels are likely to be used up in order to avoid running out of supplies.

They also need to predict the quantities of each product that will be required on the cleaner’s trolley to avoid any inefficient repetition of journeys that will push up labour costs.

4. Keeping staff motivated Cleaning can be repetitive, tiring and frustrating and this can result in poor employee engagement and low morale.

Facility managers find it hard to motivate their staff which makes problems such as absenteeism and high staff turnover fairly common. Low staff engagement and high levels of absenteeism lead to poor cleaning results – and this could be a problem when the FM company comes to negotiate a new contract.

5. Empty dispensers and untidy washrooms Refilling washroom dispensers is a time-consuming business. In a ladies’ washroom with 10 cubicles, for example, the cleaner will have to wait for every cubicle to be empty before being able to check the toilet tissue supplies in each one. Cleaners will also be expected to respond swiftly when a mess occurs. But such incidents are difficult to predict and any delay in addressing them may lead to complaints from washroom users and from unsatisfied customers.

6. Too much firefighting required Cleaning staff often feel the need to be everywhere at once as they deal with complaints, product run-outs, messy washrooms and spills. This means they are always on the back foot, fighting fires and are never fully in control of their work situation.

7. Not knowing what is going on in the building Managers find it difficult to gain a complete overview of a building’s ever-changing cleaning needs, particularly since it is Continued page 140

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DATA-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Data - how to benefit? (continued) hard to ascertain where each member of staff will be at any given point. This leads to a lack of control on the part of the management.

Until now, large facilities have been serviced by cleaners who will simply repeat their rounds over and over again, regardless of requirements. In some cases this leads to over-cleaning – which is an inefficient use of resources – or under-cleaning, which may lead to complaints.

Washroom sensors In 2014 Essity launched Tork EasyCube in a bid to solve some of these problems.

The system initially took the form of sensors placed inside washroom dispensers that uploaded refill data to the internet.

Cleaning staff could access this information via a smartphone or tablet and be alerted when a dispenser needed refilling.

Alerts are given via a traffic light system whereby green indicates a full dispenser; orange means it is nearly empty and red is empty.

Tork EasyCube addressed problems Three and Five: those of consumption control and empty dispensers. We then offered the further option of sensors that could be placed on cubicle doors. These allowed staff to tell which washrooms were attracting the heaviest usage, alerting operatives to situations where extra cleaning may be required. This helped to reduce the amount of firefighting required, addressing problem number six.

Then we realised that the scope of our solution could be widened still further.

Tork is strongly associated with washroom hygiene solutions, but why limit Tork EasyCube to the washroom? Why not expand it to address other cleaning problems facing the facilities manager?

So with our growing understanding of the industry’s needs this is exactly what we now do.

When we sign up a new customer we digitise their entire building, mapping out each room and placing sensors in areas where they are likely to be needed most such as in meeting rooms, corridors, break rooms and thresholds. These monitor traffic continually: for example if a threshold is set to 100 visitors it will send the cleaner Un nombre toujours croissant d’entreprises investissent dans des solutions de gestion fondées sur la collecte de données. Mais certaines de ces solutions ne tirent pas pleinement parti des renseignements qui y sont captés, ce qui diminue leur valeur. Paul Church, responsable du développement des affaires européennes chez Essity, explique comment l’adoption d’une vision claire des avantages de la collecte de données peut favoriser le commerce de la propreté.

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an orange alert when 90 people have been counted followed by a red alert when the 100th visitor has triggered the sensor.

Suddenly we are able to monitor a building’s usage much more closely and ensure that fewer jobs fall through the cracks, effectively solving problem two.

The Tork EasyCube application includes a two-way communications channel that allows the manager to contact a cleaner when a spill or a cleaning crisis occurs. This also enables managers to create reports based on daily patterns and to set clear cleaning targets. Once the facility manager can anticipate needs they will gain a greater understanding of what is going on in the building. Problems one and seven: check.

And problem four – that of keeping staff motivated – has been an unexpected by-product of Tork EasyCube. The system removes many of the stresses of the job and enables cleaners to concentrate on important tasks instead of pointlessly repeating their cleaning round or waiting to be able to manually check washroom dispenser levels. Now they have realtime data at their fingertips via a tablet or smartphone and this puts them in control of their working lives. According to customer feedback the system provides cleaners with a sense of empowerment, boosting their morale and increasing their job satisfaction.

Facilities services Building cleaning is only one part of a facility manager’s brief. Other areas include everything from security and catering to car parks, landscaping, plant management and rodent control. But data-driven solutions can address problems in other areas of the facility as well.

For example, office coffee machines can be refilled more promptly when they contain connected sensors that alert staff when they are empty. Similarly, pot plants will no longer be neglected when the pots are fitted with sensors that remind operatives when they need watering. And much less time will be wasted hunting around for an empty meeting room in an office where “smart” rooms inform employees remotely when they are occupied.

Eine zunehmende Anzahl an Unternehmen investiert in datengesteuerte Lösungen. Manche Unternehmen setzen die gewonnenen Informationen jedoch nicht in vollem Maße um. Und das bedeutet, dass sie sich einen Großteil des Wertes entgehen lassen. Paul Church, Director of European Business Development bei Essity, erläutert, wie die Reinigung mit einem vorausschauenden Weitblick auf den Nutzen von Daten erfolgreich auf die nächste Stufe gehoben werden kann.

Data-driven cleaning is not ideal in every situation, of course. It would be unnecessary and expensive in a small organisation, for example – particularly one where no specific problems had been identified. But smart solutions can work spectacularly well in large, very busy facilities that are spread out over a wide geographical area and where factors such as quality, hygiene and hospitality are important.

Everyone is talking about data-driven cleaning but few companies have actually rolled it out to customers. The concept was virtually unknown when we first launched Tork EasyCube on to the market at Interclean Amsterdam 2014. And frankly, it took a little time to persuade customers to come on board. But it is now growing rapidly and we are signing up a new customer each week, clients that include major airports, railway stations, retail concepts, theme parks, hospitals, stadiums and upmarket office buildings across Europe and the US.

Understanding needs We have recently become a global partner of Microsoft and this enables us to leverage the software giant’s Azure platform, allowing us to link in to Microsoft operating systems on workplace computers everywhere. Microsoft believes our offering to be unique – as we do - and our goal is to become the market leader in FM cleaning solutions.

Our core business remains washroom hygiene and we started out with a washroom dispenser refill solution for our customers. But by working closely with facility managers and by gaining a greater understanding of their needs we discovered that the problems we could solve were actually much greater than we realised. And some of the outcomes – such as those concerning staff motivation – were actually better than we had anticipated.

Understanding customer needs and targeting their problems is the only way to succeed in data-driven cleaning. So far, we at Essity have merely scratched the surface. But as our knowledge and capability grows, so will the solutions that our company – and that our industry as a whole - can provide.

Un numero sempre maggiore di imprese sta investendo in soluzioni basate sui dati. Purtroppo alcune di loro non sfruttano in pieno le informazioni che ottengono, ciò significa che perdono gran parte del valore. Il direttore dello sviluppo delle attività europee di Essity Paul Church spiega come una visione perspicace dei benefici dei dati possa portare con successo il settore del cleaning al livello superiore.

SURFACE SANITISING

Common hygiene standards Across Europe we take a very different approach to the food we produce and consume, which is great news for our taste buds. However, one area where there needs to be commonality is in the hygiene standards at the establishments preparing and serving food - says Chris Wakefield, vice president of European marketing and product development at GOJO Industries - Europe.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have recently reported that the number of Salmonella food poisoning cases in the European Union has risen by three per cent since 2014; reversing a decade-long declining trend. The report says the Salmonella bacteria was the most common cause of food-borne illness in 2016, accounting for 22.3 per cent of outbreaks (it was just 11.5 per cent in 2015).

In the EU in 2016, there were 1,766 people admitted to hospital with Salmonella. Salmonella food poisoning is not to be taken lightly. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, fever, stomach cramps and vomiting. In the most severe cases contracting Salmonella can be fatal.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are over 200 diseases spread through food, so Salmonella is far from the only danger that businesses involved in food preparation and service need to be concerned about.

The ECDC and EFSA report reveals that “Campylobacter, the most reported foodborne pathogen in humans, was detected in 246,307 people, an increase of 6.1 per cent compared with 2015. Despite the high number of cases, fatalities were low (0.03 per cent).” It also says “Listeria infections, which are generally more severe, led to hospitalisation in 97 per cent of reported cases. In 2016, listeriosis continued to rise, with 2,536 cases (a 9.3 per cent increase) and 247 deaths reported”.

Awareness raising on the dangers of food poisoning is critical in helping to protect people from its impacts.

Out of home Not all outbreaks will be in out of home situations, but any cases in these situations will affect more people and are likely to receive wider publicity. The WHO reports: “Food can become contaminated at any point of production and distribution, and the primary responsibility lies with food producers. Yet a large proportion of foodborne disease incidents are caused by foods improperly prepared or mishandled at home, in food service establishments or markets. Not all food handlers and consumers understand the roles they must play, such as adopting basic hygienic practices when buying, selling and preparing food to protect their health and that of the wider community.”

As if the challenge was not already great enough, there have also been reports of, and successful prosecutions involving, tourists fraudulently claiming food poisoning, so catering establishments need to be extra careful in their hygiene regimes so that they can prove they are up to standard.

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SURFACE SANITISING Common hygiene standards (continued) and closely monitored; any lapse can be costly. With 80 per cent of all infections transmitted by the hands, special attention must also be paid to hand hygiene.

Even with these precautions in place, food poisoning remains a danger. The range of diseases and transmission points mean every available step must be taken, even in time-pressured situations like catering service points.

The latest surface sanitising wipes and sprays can play an important role here.

Fast acting and effective in food preparation and service areas, these new sprays and wipes come ready-to-use, with high antimicrobial efficacy. They are quick drying, as well being compatible with a variety of surfaces so they don’t cause

On constate qu’à travers l’Europe, la manière d’entrevoir les aliments qui se produisent et se consomment varie considérablement, ce qui est de nature à réjouir nos papilles gustatives. Néanmoins, une pratique commune doit être appliquée dans tous les pays d’Europe en ce qui concerne les normes d’hygiène des établissements qui préparent et servent des aliments, et les méthodes de désinfection de leurs surfaces de travail.

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delays while they go to work. Importantly, there are versions available which have passed the ISO 4120:2007 food tainting test meaning they won’t impact the smell or taste.

With so many potential dangers, the best products will clearly display the fact that they are proven to be bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal. It also needs to be clear that the product offers protection against Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria and Yeast, in particular.

Good for customers, good for the environment Despite the dangers posed by the variety of foodborne diseases, the solutions do not have to be harmful to the wider environment. In fact the latest options

Überall in Europa gibt es verschiedene Ansätze bei der Produktion und dem Verzehr von Nahrungsmitteln, und das sind großartige Neuigkeiten für unsere Geschmacksnerven. Ein Bereich, in dem jedoch eine Übereinstimmung herrschen muss, sind die Hygienestandards in den Betrieben, in denen Nahrungsmittel zubereitet und serviert werden und wie die dortigen Oberflächen desinfiziert werden.

combine exceptional performance while reducing the environmental impact. To be truly sustainable it’s important that the entire lifecycle of the product, from raw material selection to end of life, is taken into consideration.

Smorgasbord Whether you’re serving pizza and pasta, or salads and steaks, it’s important to know that hygiene standards at your food establishment are up to scratch. Effective sprays and wipes as part of a complete hygiene regimen can help your business maintain the highest levels of cleanliness, thus supporting your goal of delivering reputable, quality food and service to your customers. www.gojo.com

In tutta Europa si ha un approccio diverso verso il cibo che si produce e che si consuma, il che è una notizia fantastica per le nostre papille gustative.

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CASE STUDY JAPAN

New ways of finding cleaners While Japan has never been a country prone to allowing in migrants to solve labour market issues, due to a rapidly declining population and a low fertility rate it reluctantly pushed for policy changes to make it easier to welcome migrant workers. Bobbie van der List reports for ECJ.

“I think you don’t get people to do cleaning if you raise their salary, it’s a cultural thing. Cleaning is something which is done by the family.”

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While Japan has never been a country prone to allowing in migrants to solve labour market issues, due to a rapidly declining population and a low fertility rate it reluctantly pushed for policy changes as to make it easier to welcome migrant workers. The government has introduced so-called National Strategic Special Zones in Kanagawa, Osaka and Tokyo prefecture – where it will become easier for foreigners to engage in housekeeping services, among other industries.

The Japanese HR company Pasona Group took advantage of this regulation and welcomed 25 cleaners from the Philippines who have worked there since March. I sat down with the company’s deputy general manager Makiko Sawafuji, who oversees the entire process. We sit down with Ms Sawafuji to get a better understanding of what the programme means for the Japanese cleaning industry.

ECJ – Thank you for making time to speak to ECJ. What drove you to take part in this program of the special zones and hire foreign workers?

Makiko Sawafuji – The working population is declining. Shinzo Abe (prime minister of Japan) has been trying to find ways for women to get into the labour force since last year. Despite his effort, when you want more women to go and be active in the work environment, they have a lot to do on the side: taking care of children, house care and elderly care. Some people need to leave work to take care of their elders. You have all these things going on for women in the workforce. We wanted to alleviate some of this burden by having a service that provides outsourcing of household chores.

However it is impossible find people who want to do housekeeping work in Japan. That’s why we wanted to reach out to foreigners, get their help, and in turn help Japanese women to have more time to do whatever they want. Some of them might be able to return to the workforce as well.

ECJ – Wouldn’t raising their salary be a

good start to see if Japanese people will become more willing to do cleaning work?

Makiko Sawafuji – I think you don’t get people to do cleaning if you raise their salary, it’s a cultural thing. Cleaning is something which is done by the family, we don’t have a tradition of outsourcing this. You don’t go into someone’s house.

In Japan, you usually go outside to meet people in a restaurant, for example.

Growing demand ECJ – But at the same time you suggested there is a growing demand for housekeepers?

Makiko Sawafuji – We want to have the service more available to people who want to use it. We think it is acceptable to outsource housekeeping, we want that kind of mindset to become more popular within Japanese culture. Changing this mindset will be an ongoing process.

ECJ – What does Pasona Group do to change this mindset?

Makiko Sawafuji – I think this will take time. In the future hopefully, Japan will become more like Singapore or Hong Kong, where it is normal to have people from outside cleaning your house. But it will take time,as I said, because Japanese people tend to not want people they don’t know coming into their house. Still people feel responsible for cleaning their own house.’

ECJ – At the same time mindsets are slowly changing. You have decided to get a certificate for the National Strategic Special Zones Kanagawa and Tokyo. Could you tell us a bit more about that?

Makiko Sawafuji – We went to the Philippines to hire and train Filipino cleaners. The educational training varies according to each agency. We provide 400 hours of training in Manila. This includes Japanese language training and the Japanese style of housekeeping services.

They start with Japanese language skills, after 400 hours they can do daily conversational Japanese. But they are still undergoing Japanese lessons when arriving here. The first batch taking part in

CASE STUDY JAPAN this project ended up coming to Japan in March of this year. We did 15 hours more training in Japan.

ECJ – How many ended up actually coming to Japan?

Makiko Sawafuji – We had 28 staff in Manila who passed the exams, but only 25 actually came to Japan. We also do tests and health checks, there are a few criteria. In the end 25 were prepared to go to Japan.

ECJ – What are the biggest challenges for the cleaners?

Makiko Sawafuji – The biggest challenge is the Japanese language. Our service is mainly used by Japanese women in their 30s and 40s, who are working. The cleaners go to their house when the client is not home. Japanese language only becomes an issue when women are working from home, for example, and communication might be necessary.

Usually a cleaner goes to the client’s home together with a salesperson from Pasona. They listen to the client’s requirement, priorities. And practical aspects, such as when to throw away the rubbish, etc. The clients know they’ll be helped by a foreign worker. When they contact us, they know they are asking for a foreign housekeeper. We have 25 currently, and we are still waiting for second group. They have undergone training Manilla, but we are waiting for the visas to come through.

ECJ – Some companies, like another Japanese company Bears KK, have

criticised the tough regulations Japan sets for foreign cleaners, while Japanese cleaners don’t need to meet such strict criteria. What is your opinion on that?

Makiko Sawafuji – This is a new programme, probably it is this way because it is a new programme with the special zones where cleaners can work. I don’t think it’s the country’s fault per se.

Cultural differences ECJ – Are there any cultural obstacles for the Filipino cleaners?

Makiko Sawafuji – There are small cultural differences. But in terms of housekeeping skills we are very satisfied.

Especially because housekeepers from the Philippines are very well qualified, the country itself does foster housekeeping as a professional service, they need to have a certificate. I think the technical skills of Filipino housekeepers are very high.

ECJ – But they don’t face any technical obstacles, such as cleaning with Japanese equipment?

Makiko Sawafuji – It is not that different, perhaps just a few tools. But at Pasona we don’t look so much to the technical aspect. Instead, we value the lifestyle and work style in Japan, because I think the technical part comes easily to them because they’re great professionals.

But in terms of work the style in Japan is different from what they’re used to.

For instance, in their previous work in other countries they usually lived inside a client’s house. In Japan, when it comes to

the strategic zones that opened, you can’t live in a client’s house, that’s against the regulations. Currently the 25 women live in a dormitory.

But we value other aspects as well.

For instance, they wear suits going to work and they have multiple clients at the same time. They are employees of Pasona and that’s how we like to treat them. We want to help them with living and working circumstances in Japan. Previously, when they worked in other countries, they didn’t have the same fringe benefits we provide to them. But we also help them to make them feel at home in Japan. We have HR services globally. We provide training for personnel who are going to Singapore.

At Pasona we know what kind of support and training a worker would require living abroad. From buying a train ticket to where they can buy Filipino food, or where churches are. All these kind of details – it is the details we focus on.

ECJ – This helps for cleaners to really take pride in their work, right?

Makiko Sawafuji – We don’t see them as a ‘labour force’, but as human beings. If you have someone coming from abroad, you also need to look at their values, religion, personal goals - we take all that into consideration. We have seen in the past that this works very well.

Another aspect we focus on, because we are an HR company; the key phrase should be ‘how to cultivate their careers’.

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CASE STUDY JAPAN New ways of finding cleaners (continued) for a maximum of three years now in the current special zone programme. While they are here, for example, we provide training so that their Japanese skills are enhanced, and other qualities that they may have will be fostered. We want them to go back to the Philippines after the three-year programme and build on their experience in Japan. We don’t want it to be a one-way street where people come to Japan, do the work and that’s where it ends. We want it to grow into something bigger and continue when they take the next step in their careers.

One of the cleaners that takes part in the program is Ana Liza Gutierez Masamok. At age 43, working in Japan provided her with a new opportunity after having previously worked in the UK and Hong Kong.

Dans son reportage du Japon, notre correspondant Bobbie van der List explique qu’une nouvelle réglementation de ce pays a facilité l’entrée d’entreprises étrangères sur le secteur des services de propreté. C’est ainsi que la société de relations publiques Pasona Group y poursuit une activité de nettoyage faisant appel à 25 travailleurs philippins.

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ECJ – How is it going for you so far?

Ana Liza Gutierez Masamok - We arrived here last March. We live in a dormitory with all the other Filipino women. I’m used to it, away from family. It is like being with my friends.

The hardest part is the language, but when it comes to purely working skills I have a lot of experience. I know I can perform my job well. Language is the issue, when the language barrier sets in.

I need to call staff support if this happens to help translate what the client says or needs.

ECJ – What is different from your previous job?

Ana Liza Gutierez Masamok – In the past I worked in nursing home, where we helped the elderly in the morning, tidied up their rooms, changed the bedding ECJ-Korrespondent Bobbie van der List berichtet aus Japan, wo es neue Richtlinien Ausländern das Betreiben von Reinigungsdienstleistungen, unter anderen Branchen, erleichtern. HR-Unternehmen Pasona Group hat 25 Reinigungskräfte aus den Philippinen eingestellt.

and washed their clothes. Here the job description is much clearer: we do housekeeping only.

ECJ – You know you will only stay for three years, after that most likely you need to leave the country. How do you feel about that?

Ana Liza Gutierez Masamok – If there’s a chance for the government to extend the visa, I would grab that opportunity.

ECJ – Ms. Sawafuji, is there any information about what happens after this three-year period?

Makiko Sawafuji – Now, it is clear they must return to their home country. There are no plans to change this. As a company we need to oblige, because we are running the programme within the zones. The agency needs certificates for each zone, Tokyo and Kanagawa.

Dal Giappone, il corrispondente di ECJ Bobbie van der List ci informa sulle nuove normative che stanno rendendo più facile per gli stranieri di esercitare nel settore dei servizi del cleaning, fra gli altri settori. Il gruppo di Risorse Umane Pasona Group ha assunto 25 addetti alle pulizie provenienti dalle Filippine.

FLOOR POLISHING

Productive polishing Keeping a polished floor in pristine condition takes both and effort. So how can this be achieved productively without taking the floor out of service for extended periods of time, asks Ann Laffeaty?

“If a cleaning contractor is able to polish a wide expanse of floor in the same timescale as a smaller one, his or her company will be more competitive.”

Maintaining a high shine on a polished floor can be a time-consuming task. But no business or public facility can function properly while its floors are out of action.

For this reason it is imperative that all floor polishing operations are carried out swiftly and efficiently to minimise the amount of down time.

But how can this be achieved? What are the latest machines, polishes, pads and other products on the market capable of providing a highly-polished shine?

And how important is productivity to the customer in the great scheme of things compared with, say, the cost of floorcleaning or the quality of the shine?

“Speed and productivity are both crucial factors for customers when choosing a floor polishing system,” says Kärcher’s scrubber dryer product manager Cassio Murillo. “In fact these elements of the operation are becoming more important every year as labour costs continue to rise.

“We are constantly seeing new stripping agents, pads, floor machines and floor finishes being launched on to the market in a bid to improve productivity and reduce the total cost of the process. These new, faster and more consistent polishing methods are designed to ensure an enhanced quality. And they have been developed to carry out the work in a reduced amount of time and with a focus on the reduction of total cost.”

According to Murillo a high gloss finish can be achieved in a shorter amount of time - and without the floor having to be kept out of action for any longer than necessary – by choosing the right procedure, chemicals, machines and accessories.

And he believes the most effective results are produced by using a polishing machine that operates at 1,500 revolutions or more.

Kärcher offers the BDP 51/1500 C Ep for small to medium-sized areas and the BDP 50/2000 Rs Bp Pack for larger areas where higher productivity is required. This is a stand-on, battery-driven polishing machine with 2,000 rpm brush speed and

up to 1,780 square metres per hour area performance. The company also offers a range of brushes and pads for use on hard floors.

“We are constantly seeking innovative machine technologies, chemicals and new materials such as polishing pads to increase the efficiency and results of the process,” said Murillo.

Other factors While productivity is important to customers, it is not always the be-all and end-all, he adds. “Floor polishing is a timeconsuming job that may need to be carried out up to six times a year,” he said. “While speed and productivity are two major considerations our customers will also be concerned with other factors such as user safety, performance and price.

“If you rush the polishing process it may result in permanent damage to the floor or produce uneven results which will lead to unnecessary extra work. Some customers tend to prioritise price which can be a risk since this may prompt them to choose products of lesser quality that deliver lower productivity and poorer results.”

Truvox International sales and marketing director Gordon McVean agrees with Murillo that ultra-high speeds of around 1500 rpm work best when attempting to produce a high gloss finish. And he believes productivity to be one of the most important considerations for buyers when evaluating floor polishing systems.

“Clients increasingly stress that the cleaning time available to their workforce is coming under greater pressure either because they have cut employee numbers or because staff have other urgent duties to perform,” he said. “But it is crucial to strike a balance between productivity and results. The polishing job needs to be carried out quickly and efficiently but the work must also deliver the right results first time, every time.”

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FLOOR POLISHING Productive polishing (continued)

risk seeing your hard-earned profit being eroded by declining performance, increased downtime and excessive outlay on servicing and maintenance.”

According to McVean, a growing number of today’s clients are able to appreciate the fact that productivity is fundamental to their bottom line. “Financial pressures are focusing their minds on topics such as return on investment and labour costs which account for the lion’s share of any cleaning budget,” he said.

Non-financial drivers But he adds that there are other, nonfinancial drivers that need to be factored in. “For example, the increase in daytime cleaning puts a premium on those procedures that are particularly rapid and efficient and which allow the cleaner to complete the task swiftly so that business can take place as usual with minimal disturbance,” he said.

“Also, technological advances in many fields have led to buyers of equipment being generally more open to the benefits – including that of productivity – that mechanisation can bring. Meanwhile, ergonomic design and labour-saving features are increasingly being considered as key contributors to staff well-being as well as lower absenteeism rates, better morale and improved employee retention rates.”

Truvox offers the Orbis UHS Cordless Burnisher which is claimed to be easy to use and produce a consistent finish in shorter periods of time. The company also offers the UHS Cordless Burnisher which is said to provide up to two hours’ burnishing on a single charge.

But while productivity is extremely important, other factors need to be borne Pour maintenir un parquet dans un état lustré et impeccable, cela exige un certain temps. Que peuvent donc offrir les machines, les cirages, les tampons et autres produits les plus récents du marché pour maintenir un sol dans un bel état sans devoir le mettre hors service trop longtemps ?

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in mind by any buyer keen to keep their floors in good condition over the longterm, says McVean. “These factors include build quality, reliability, ergonomic design and choice of accessories,” he said.

“As daytime cleaning becomes more prevalent, many customers are opting to go cord-free to eliminate trip hazards while also seeking machines with a quieter operation. Another trend is that more clients than ever before are becoming reliant on casual cleaning staff - and this makes ease of use very important.

“However, when choosing any system it is advisable to start with the floor type, area and the pattern of use both of the floor and the machine. These factors will determine the most appropriate speed for a rotary machine.”

He says the use of the right polish and pads for the type of surface in question is crucial in achieving optimal results first time. “Gone are the days when you could simply choose a red pad for spray cleaning and a white pad for polishing,” he said.

“The selection is now huge - and choosing the right pad for your surface will ensure far better results for your finish.”

Labour costs The cost of labour is the main factor influencing the emphasis of productivity in floor polishing according to 3M’s marketing communications manager María Gomez. “We estimate that the cost of the floor pad is only five per cent of the total cost of the stripping operation, which means the time it takes to execute the task is key,” she said. “The more rapidly a floor pad is able to do the job, the less expensive the total operation will be.”

She believes productivity to be upEs kann zeitaufwendig sein, den glänzenden und makellosen Zustand eines Bodens zu erhalten. Was sind die neuesten Maschinen, Polituren, Pads und anderen Produkte, mit denen ein Boden in möglichst kurzer Zeit auf Hochglanz poliert werden kann?

permost in the minds of most customers when choosing a floor polishing system.

“However, for some customers – such as those who operate smart hotels or large commercial stores - there will be other factors to consider such as the appearance of the floor and the quality of the shine,” she adds. “This is particularly the case in Europe.

“Most customers want a rapid system that provides clean, beautiful and shiny floors but that are also easy to maintain.”

3M’s stone and vinyl floorcare range is said to be highly productive while also achieving good results.

Quick turnaround Productivity is crucial in the floor polishing sector – and is sometimes instrumental in the contract cleaner being given the job in the first place according to Wecovi’s marketing coordinator Margo Heusdens.

“Any floor needs to put be back in operation as soon as possible which means the work is generally carried out during holiday periods, particularly in the case of facilities such as schools,” she said.

“In hospitals and care homes there are charts that show when the cleaning staff are carrying out floor polishing work since this will indicate that the room cannot be occupied while the task is being carried out.”

She believes the importance of productivity in floor polishing is increasing all the time - and in larger buildings in particular.

“If a cleaning contractor is able to polish a wide expanse of floor in the same timescale as a smaller one, his or her company will be more competitive,” she said. “This means it is important to look at innovations - and using the right floor pad for the floor can increase productivity.”

Wecovi offers a range of polishing pads including a chemical-free stripping pad and a product with added microorganisms to enhance its biodegradability.

Despite the importance of productivity, Heusdens believes that the key to productive floor polishing is knowledge.

“You need to have a deep understanding of floors, chemicals and floor pads,” she said.

“It is also important to know what the customer wants so that you can act according to their wishes and support them if there are any questions or challenges.”

Tenere un pavimento lucido e in perfette condizioni può essere un compito che richiede molto tempo.

Quali sono quindi le macchine, le cere, i dischi e altri prodotti più nuovi che diano come risultato un pavimento lucidissimo senza che il pavimento rimanga fuori uso per un tempo superiore al necessario?

PRODUCTS: FLOOR POLISHING

Low speed 3M has introduced ScotchBrite Clean & Shine Floor Pad, a two-sided low speed scrubber pad for daily cleaning and dustless polishing. This cleans and shines in the same step, using only a low speed scrubber. This reduces or eliminates the need to burnish.

The pad is effective using only water and can be used on most coated and uncoated hard floors including VCT, vinyl, rubber, marble, stone, terrazzo, granite, and concrete. 3M says it lasts for a minimum of 20,000 square metres. www.3m.co.uk/cleanandshine

properties both coatings can be applied shortly after stripping.

Matt Polymer dispersion Maxx Satin 2 is added to Glossy Maxx Isi 2 as a solution for generic floor areas such as schools, canteens and public areas. www.ecolab.com

Right price The Orbis eco range of single disc rotary machines from Truvox International are said to offer robust and reliable floor polishing while being competitively priced.

There are three models, with speeds of 200 rpm, 400 rpm and dual-mode, each providing easy handling and high productivity.

High pad/brush pressure makes for effective and efficient cleaning and polishing. Driven by a 1100W motor, each cleans to a width of 43 cm.

New system

As part of its new floor care system Ecolab is launching some high performance stripping and coating products.

The rinse-free universal stripper Maxx Bendurol 2 removes multiple layers of removable coatings - its low foaming ammonia-free, perfume and dye-free formula is based on a new generation of raw materials with optimum biodegradable properties says Ecolab.

Maxx Lodan 2 (Glossy) and Maxx Care 2 (Silk-Matt) waterbased polymer dispersions have been designed for hospitals and care environments with ultrahigh resistance to alcohol based surface and skin disinfectants.

Thanks to advanced adhesion

For the operator, Orbis eco is ergonomic, with low vibration and noise levels along with adjustable handle height. Optional solution tanks for wet scrubbing, along with a range of accessories, are available.

The rotaries come preassembled with handles to save time, and drive boards, so they are ready to go to work almost straight from the box. Large rear wheels make them easy to transport. www.truvox.com

Silent running Sprintus says its Hercules single disc machine is designed to offer silent running, while also being robust and simple to operate.

With its large, user-friendly and ergonomic control Hercules is easy to steer and suitable for intensive, basic and preservation cleaning. The maintenance-free

steel planetary gear has 175 rpm capacity and the machine weighs 48 kg (two optional 14 kg additional weights are available).

Accessories such as 12-litre fresh water tank, pad holder, shampooing and scrubbing brush come as standard. www.sprintus.eu

Ergonomic According to Tennant its B5 and B7 battery powered burnishers are ultra quiet, ergonomic and easy to use.

Active HEPA dust control filtration is standard while the 90 degree flip-up head enables a safe ergonomic position when changing the pad. Optional Set and Forget allows the user to select optimal pad pressure.

Maximum shine is achieved thanks to optimised down pressure and pad speed. www.tennantco.com

Four speeds Numatic says its Hurricane single disc floor maintenance machines are designed to perform in the most arduous conditions.

There are four speeds - 150, 230, 300 and 450 rpm - and a wide range of brushes and accessories are available.

The company also offers twin speed models providing 150 or 300 rpm at the flick of a switch, for users who need to scrub and polish with one machine. www.numatic.co.uk

• Les tampons de nettoyage de plancher Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine comptent parmi les produits lancés par 3M. • Faisant partie de son nouveau système de soin de planchers, Ecolab a lancé des produits performants de décapage et de revêtement de planchers.

• Truvox International aligne trois versions de machines à disque unique dans sa gamme Orbis Eco. • Très robuste, la Hercules, machine à disque unique de Sprintus, se signale par son silence de marche.

• Tennant affirme que ses polisseuses à batterie B5 et B7 sont ultra silencieuses, ergonomiques et de maniement aisé.

• Les polisseuses à disque simple Hurricane de Numatic sont produites en deux dimensions et quatre vitesses.

• Unter neu vorgestellten Produkten von 3M sind die Bodenpads Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine.

• Jangro propose un guide des tampons de nettoyage de planchers, téléchargeable depuis son site.

• Die Produktreihe Orbis Eco von Truvox International umfasst drei Ausführungen von Einzelscheibenmaschinen.

• Die robuste Einzelscheibenmaschine Hercules von Sprintus bietet geräuscharmen Betrieb.

• Laut Angaben von Tennant wurden die akkubetriebenen Poliergeräte B5 und B7 entwickelt, um extrem leise, ergonomisch und benutzerfreundlich zu sein.

• Die EinzelscheibenPoliermaschinen Hurricane von Numatic sind in zwei Größen- und vier Geschwindigkeitsausführungen erhältlich.

• Fra i nuovi prodotti lanciati dalla 3M c’è il disco per pavimenti Scotch-Brite Clean & Shine.

• La Ecolab ha lanciato dei prodotti per la deceratura e la finitura dei pavimenti ad alto rendimento come parte del suo nuovo sistema di cura dei pavimenti.

• La gamma di macchine monodisco Orbis Eco della Truvox International include tre modelli.

• La robusta macchina monodisco Hercules prodotta dalla Sprintus vanta un funzionamento silenzioso.

• La Tennant afferma che le sue lucidatrici professionali B5 e B7 alimentate a batteria sono progettate per essere ultra silenziose, ergonomiche e facili da usare.

• La lucidatrice per pavimenti monodisco Hurricane prodotta dalla Numatic è disponibile in due misure e quattro velocità.

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• Développé par la société Dreiturm, le Goldreif assure une double fonction de nettoyage et de protection.

• Jangro propose un guide des tampons de nettoyage de planchers, téléchargeable depuis son site.

• La Spray Grand Finale de la société Aztec et la version la plus récente de sa machine d’application de produits chimiques Grand Finale.

• Goldreif ist ein Glanzreiniger von Dreiturm, der sowohl reinigt als auch schützt.

• Jangro hat einen Leitfaden für Bodenpads vorgestellt, der von der Firmen-Website heruntergeladen werden kann.

• Bei Spray Grand Finale von Aztec handelt es sich um das neueste Modell des Auftragsgeräts Grand Finale für chemische Lösungen.

• Goldreif è una formulazione sviluppata dalla Dreiturm che pulisce e protegge allo stesso tempo.

• La Jangro ha introdotto una guida per i dischi per i pavimenti disponibile per essere scaricata dal suo sito web.

• Spray Grand Finale della Aztec è il modello più nuovo della macchina per l’applicazione di prodotti chimici Grand Finale.

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Water soluble Goldreif from Dreiturm is a cleaning concentrate based on water soluble polymers.

Designed for use on all waterresistant floors it leaves a fresh citrus fragrance.

The formulation is suitable for manual and mechanical cleaning, and regular maintenance.

It cleans and protects in one operation, leaving a satin gloss dirt repellant film that can be polished using a single disc machine. www.dreiturm.de

Online guide Distributor group Jangro has introduced a floor pad guide which is now available to download from its website. This helps users choose the correct pad for the floor type and the required

job – whether that is stripping, cleaning or polishing – and includes a colour coding system for easy identification.

The company’s floor pads come in a variety of sizes from 10 to 21 inches, with various abrasions to help achieve the best possible results for all types of floors. Open web construction enables easier dirt pick-up and faster cleaning of pads under running water. They can also be used on both sides. www.jangro.net

Newest model The Spray Grand Finale is the newest version of Aztec’s Grand Finale chemical applicator the floor chemical application machine designed to apply floor finish, concrete densifiers, hardeners and sealers.

Available in a 61 or 91.5 cm pad width the Spray Grand Finale can lay down chemical at up to 3,252 square metres an

Next ECJ - June/July hour. The new model features a spray nozzle and flexible hose to access smaller areas.

The Grand Finale is step four of the Aztec WorkSmart Sidewinder Stripping System, which includes the Liquidator (strip solution applicator), the Sidewinder (propane floor stripper), and the Guzzler (slurry retriever). www.aztecproducts.com

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