ISSA CLEANING & HYGIENE EXPO
ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo 2023: ‘Think Clean, Experience Clean’ An exclusive wrap up of the industry event of the year
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he long-awaited ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo returned to Melbourne, giving the industry the opportunity to come together for two days of education, networking, and business building. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the free-to-attend event is the only show in the southern hemisphere dedicated to the cleaning and hygiene industry. Featuring more than 100 local and international exhibitors, the expo welcomed building service contractors, facility managers, business owners, suppliers, and purchasing officers. 18 INCLEAN NEW ZEALAND November 2023
“It was great to return to Melbourne after more than four years, said Lauren Micallef, Oceania Manager, ISSA. “We saw record stand numbers, record hall size, and quality attendees coming through the door.” This year the ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo saw a 33 per cent increase in show floor space and hit a record number of more than 100 exhibitors. Stuart Nicol, ISSA Oceania Advisory Council Chair, said it was amazing to see the development and growth of the show. “It really highlights the strength and significance of the industry as well as the recognition and value it garners from the broader market,” he said.
For a consecutive year, the expo has seen the largest number of overseas attendees to date, with attendees from more than 22 countries including China, India, Singapore, Middle East, United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. “The ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo is really becoming a key show on the global map,” said Nicol. “We have seen tremendous growth in local industry support, but also in international exhibitors and attendees.” Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director – GBAC, ISSA, said the expo highlights the importance of connectiveness and partnerships.