Harrisons launches new wet wipes
For the first time in its 135-year history, Harrisons, a leading UK manufacturer of nonwoven wipes, has launched a set of fully in-house manufactured wet wipes.
The expanded offering bolsters Harrisons’ support for key sectors of the economy, including foodservice, janitorial, facilities management, industrial, aerospace, automotive and printing.
The new products, each of which is available in a variety of formats, include:
• Surface Disinfectant Wipes that disinfect hard surfaces easily. They are highly effective against bacteria and viruses and fragrance-free.
• Probe Wipes that deliver quick, effective disinfection of temperature probes and small food-contact utensils. Food-safe, they are being made available with 70% Alcohol or as Alcohol & Quat Free.
• Hand Sanitising Wipes that provide quick, convenient hand hygiene in busy environments. Highly effective against viruses and bacteria and dermatologically tested for skin-friendliness, a plastic-free version of the wipes is available.
• Hand & Tool Wipes that tackle oils, grease, paint, adhesives and grime, making on-the-spot cleaning simple without the need for water or harsh chemicals. Enriched with Aloe vera, they clean effectively while caring for skin, and are available with both smooth and dual-textured material.
All Harrisons wet wipes are manufactured in Britain, rigorously tested in-house and independently audited to multiple relevant EN standards in a UKAS-accredited
Principle’s Douglas Cooke named among
Top 100 Influential People 2026 Principle Cleaning Services has announced that Douglas Cooke, Founder and Executive Chairman, has been recognised in the Top 100 Influential People 2026, an Awards Intelligence programme.
Following five decades of leadership, innovation and advocacy, Douglas is a
highly influential figure in the cleaning and FM industry. He founded Principle in 1989, and today the company employs over 3,000 people, generates a turnover exceeding £120m and is the trusted cleaning partner to many of London’s most iconic buildings, towers and mixed-use estates.
Under his leadership, Principle is known for exceptional service, innovation, corporate social responsibility and employee wellbeing. In 2023, Douglas led the company’s transition to an Employee Ownership Trust, a London-first for a cleaning partner. He was an early advocate for the London Living Wage, influencing the introduction of the National Living Wage, and he pioneered daytime cleaning through Principle’s trademarked Hybrid Cleaning Process, enabling full-time employment and transforming cleaners into visible workplace community members.
laboratory to ensure consistent, compliant performance across applications.
Commenting on the launch, Managing Director Stephen Harrison said: “Having invested in improving our manufacturing capabilities in the past year, we are confident that our wet wipes will provide our customers with the same high levels of quality that they expect from Harrisons – alongside the customer service and expertise that come with our products.”
The launch follows Harrisons’ acquisition of the business and assets of Ecotech (Europe) last year, which added full wet wipe manufacturing capability to the business and expanded overall production output. Across its two UK facilities, Harrisons now has a total wipe manufacturing capacity exceeding 100m m2
per year.
The new product launch will also be supported by Harrisons’ recent logistics upgrade, whereby the business now has access to 8,000 pallet spaces in a BREEAM-certified sustainable warehouse. This has bolstered Harrisons’ guarantee to distributors of 12 weeks of stock availability.
For more details about Harrisons’ wet wipe products and wider range, visit the website below.
www.harrisonwipes.co.uk/wet-wipes
Beyond Principle, Douglas has significantly shaped the industry and has so far served as a CSSA Director for 33 years, including eight years as Chairman. His wider roles included Chair of the British Cleaning Council and UK representative to the World and European Cleaning Federations. He received the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (2016) and the CSSA Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), and was instrumental in Principle achieving the Cleaning Industry Management Standard.
Douglas commented: “I am deeply honoured to be included in the Top 100 Influential People 2026. This recognition reflects not only my journey, but the dedication and passion of every member of the Principle family. I remain grateful for the trust of our clients, the commitment of our people and the strength of our partnerships. I hope this acknowledgement inspires others in our sector to lead with integrity, courage and a focus on people first.”
The Top 100 Influential People programme recognises those whose leadership, innovation and impact extend beyond business results to influence positive change within their industries and communities.
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