Spartan Promotes Two Executives
Spartan Chemical Co. has promoted two executives. Bryan Mangum was appointed divisional sales manager of Spartan’s Midwest division. Mangum has been with Spartan since 2005, most......
Rubbermaid to Expand Ohio Operations
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), plans to expand its operations in Northeast Ohio. Rubbermaid will invest US$25 million in its Mogadore, OH,......
ServiceMaster 1st-Quarter Revenues Up 6.5%
The ServiceMaster Co., parent company of ServiceMaster Clean, reported first-quarter revenues of US$655 million, up 6.5 percent year-on-year. Additionally, ServiceMaster posted $54.7 million in......
IEHA Certifies First Group of Master Housekeepers
IEHA has announced the first group of individuals to earn the organization’s Master Registered Executive Housekeeper (Master REH) designation. Introduced in 2011, the Master REH......
MMMM President Joins United Way Board
Tim M. Murch , president of Mitch Murch's Maintenance Management Co. (MMMM), recently was elected to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Board of Directors. Murch joins the group of more than 150......
Cascades Releases 1st-Quarter Results
Cascades, Inc. reported first-quarter sales of US$891 million, up 15 percent year-on-year. Cascades’ packaging products division saw $672 million in sales, while the company’s......
xpedx Announces Health Care Advisory Program
xpedx has announced the launch of its Healthcare Facility Advisors program. The new program will deploy certified facility advisors to xpedx’s clients in an effort to help hospitals and......
Crothall Healthcare Releases HAI Prevention Report
Crothall Healthcare has released a new infection prevention white paper. The document explains how cleaning and disinfecting are critical to halting the transmission of health care-associated......
EPA Launches Bedbug Prevention Web Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new Web site, The Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse , in an effort to prevent and control bedbug infestations. The Bed Bug......
Clorox Increases Quarterly Dividend 6.7%
The Clorox Co., parent company of Clorox Professional Products Co., has raised its quarterly dividend 6.7 percent. Clorox increased its dividend on the company's common stock to US$0.64 per......
Atlanta Public School System to Privatize Cleaning Operations
The Atlanta, GA, Public School Board recently announced plans to replace half of its current custodial staff with contract workers. Atlanta school officials claim that privatizing 75 of the......
Washington State Declares Whooping Cough Epidemic
Health officials in Washington state have declared an epidemic of whooping cough. Doctors have confirmed 1,280 cases of whooping cough in Washington so far this year, and officials believe......
Researchers Developing UV Disinfection Devices
Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing energy-efficient LED devices that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill bacteria and viruses. The scientists anticipate utilizing the......
Acklands-Grainger Opens New Distribution Center
Acklands-Grainger, Inc. recently opened a new distribution center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The company’s 102,000-square-foot warehouse complex also features a branch showroom......
Ecolab Raises Funds for Foodservice Scholarships
Ecolab, Inc. raised more than US$128,000 for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) at a silent auction during the company’s 10th annual Chairman's Reception.......
Study: Excessive Water Use Poses Threat to Major Economies
A new study from risk analysis company Maplecroft has found that unsustainable water use is a threat to agriculture, industrial businesses, and populations in China, India, and the United States.......
UK Hospitals Use Cameras to Monitor Staff Hand Hygiene
In an attempt reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient safety, the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) is installing closed-circuit television cameras in hospital wards throughout......
Record-breaking Attendance at ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2012
The ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2012 trade show, which began Tuesday and concluded today, saw its biggest and best showing of the past 24 editions. A record-breaking 28,001 visitors attended this......
Weekly Product Showcase
Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members.   Performance of a Lifetime GOJO Industries, Inc. ’s new LTX sanitary......
Kimberly-Clark Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, has been honored with the 2012 Circle of Excellence award by the business and academic forum Distribution Business Management......