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Recession sparks upturn for UK manufacturing
People
for the Ready to Rent
accounts in the south east.
Johns, who has worked for
British companies are that Britain remains a world location for manufacturing, the past few years, and this
Autoclenz for over 10 years,
abandoning foreign leader in manufacturing.” up from 40% two years ago. achievement is reflected in
Gavin Moth has been said: “I’m really excited about
manufacturers in favour of The EEF survey asserts that Steve Wright, chairman of these figures. British
appointed southern area sales this new role as React has the
sourcing goods from this a majority of companies now the British Cleaning Council, Manufacturing is full of
manager for Cromwell potential to achieve huge
country, figures released by regard Britain as a good said: “UK industry has ingenuity; businesses are
Polythene, suppliers of a growth in key market areas
The Engineering Employers' place to produce goods, with become increasingly now recognising that it
wide range of sacks, bags, bin such as the emergency
Federation reveal. 70% of all firms agreeing competitive against the low- represents great value too.”
liners and other consumables services, housing associations
One in seven firms that the UK is a competitive cost, emerging markets over www.icmma.org.uk
to the cleaning and janitorial and facilities management. I’ll
reportedly moved operations
sector. Formerly southern be looking to accelerate that
back to Britain in the last two
Britain - home to the dirtiest hotels in Europe?
director for wiping cloth man- growth. React offers a clean,
years, citing examples of
ufacturer and convertor Saul professional and discrete
overseas suppliers who
A survey of tourists has revealed that Britain has 8 out of 10 of the dirtiest hotels in Europe.
D Harrison, he brings exten- service, when it’s needed
produce poor quality goods
British hotels were awarded first, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth places in a
sive industry experience to most.”
and miss delivery times.
survey of contributions made to the travel website TripAdvisor.
Cromwell Polythene. Taylor, who previously
Andrew Large, secretary of
Steve Wright, chairman of the British Cleaning Council, said: “This survey reflects badly on the
Key accounts manager, worked as a business
ICMMA (Industrial Cleaning
cleanliness levels of the hotels featured in this study. While much of the hospitality industry
Paul Fleetwood, said: “Gavin development manager for
Machine Manufacturer's
consistently delivers excellent levels of hygiene and cleanliness, it appears that a minority are
has spent some seven years in Mercedes Benz, said:
Association), said: “UK
simply not meeting their guest’s expectations. The survey demonstrates once again the
the business, both at “Autoclenz is well known for
manufacturing has an
importance the public place on hygiene, and we should always strive to offer the public the safe,
distributor level and with a its professional, high quality
emphasis on quality,
clean and pleasant environment that they deserve.”
leading manufacturer and is service delivery and it’s from
customer service and timely
The website sifted through more than 30 million reviews before delivering its verdicts, creating
well known within the this position that I can help it
delivery. The devalued
separate studies comparing accommodation in Asia, the USA and Canada.
cleaning and janitorial to grow. Clients who
sterling has meant that it is
Andrew Large, chief executive of the Cleaning and Support Services Association, said: “At the
sector.” outsource their collection and
no longer as cost-effective to
CSSA we promote the belief that a serious and professional approach to cleaning is needed; delivery services through
rely exclusively on imports,
clean public spaces and hotels will promote the UK as an attractive destination for tourists. While
Autoclenz, specialist in car Autoclenz can expect a first
and one of the consequences
this survey indicates that there are some dirty establishments in Britain, we hope that it does not
and fleet valeting, has made class service.”
of this shift is that many
detract from the excellent work that is being done by much of the hospitality industry.
two new senior appointments Chief executive, Grahame
businesses are discovering
TripAdvisors survey is based on anecdotal evidence, and its findings are by no means scientific.”
and launched a brand new Rummery, said: “It’s a
website. Lee Johns takes challenging year ahead and
over as divisional sales man- we’re expecting increased
ager of React, the company’s growth in new service areas.
specialist cleaning and decon- These high-profile
tamination service, while appointments and the launch
Chris Taylor heads up the of our new website reflect
company’s vehicle collection this and our desire to place
and delivery solution, increased emphasis on the
Movements by Autoclenz, as professional and cost-effective
well as taking responsibility services we offer customers.”
ISO14001 for bpi.recycled products
bpi.recycled products, which manufactures refuse, recycling,
clinical waste and other similar sacks, has received
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ISO14001:2004 accreditation for operations at its Stroud,
Gloucestershire facility.
Often seen as the cornerstone of the ISO14000 series of
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accreditations and certainly the best known, ISO14001 is only
awarded to those organisations who can demonstrate
effective environmental management systems. It acts as a
green benchmark, assuring an organisation’s customers,
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stakeholders, employees and neighbours of its commitment to
minimising its environmental impact and of its desire to
continually improve its environmental performance.
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Survey reveals anger
over tax system
Small firms believe Britain’s tax system is deeply unfair and
urgently needs to be simplified, new research has revealed. A
poll carried out by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) found
that more than two thirds of SME owners believe the tax bur-
den placed on them is unfair - and over half think the tax sys-
tem favours big companies.
The research was compiled by canvassing SME owners
through the FPB’s Tax and Budget Member Panel which serves
as a dedicated, subject-specific opinion-taker. An overwhelming
43% of respondents to the panel said ‘fairness’ should be the
main priority for the tax system. The next popular priority was
‘simplicity’, which was supported by one in five smaller
businesses, echoing widespread anger with a system which is
among the most complex in the world. Additionally, 13% said
they want to see the tax system reformed to make Britain more
competitive internationally. And in more general terms, 45% of
respondents said their tax burden was a ‘very serious’ issue for
their firms.
FPB spokesman, Phil McCabe, said: “Our members believe
that they are bearing an unfair tax burden because of the
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The Tax and Budget Member Panel also asked SME owners
about the recent pre-budget report (PRB). Respondents to the
to fi nd out more.
panel were distinctly underwhelmed by the measures
announced by the Chancellor, with more than half saying that
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