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Cover Story


As easy as 1, 2, 3 Twister’s chemical-free floor cleaning solution is simple


and effective, saving valuable time and money whether you’re restoring a surface or maintaining a daily routine.


Regulars


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Celebrating success Paul Thrupp congratulates two very different BCC


members celebrating significant anniversaries.


Perfect timing Are contract cleaners facing a perfect storm of


rising wages, worker shortfall, increasing supply costs and immovable budgets? Rawlins’ James White argues it’s time to stand out from the crowd.


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Responsible resources Cromwell Polythene discuss their vision for a


sustainable future in their column. Feature


The town with no waste A small town in Japan, Kamikatsu, goes above and


beyond in its quest to eliminate waste. Credit: Yuki Shimazu


Editor's Pick


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Next generation Eco Warriors Solent Infant School’s students want to change the


world, one packet at a time. Contract Cleaning


A year of change Jan-Hein Hemke, MD of Facilicom UK, discusses


the challenges the contract cleaning sector faces and the impact these could have in the second half of 2019.


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Experience excellence TCFM’s Fiona Ellingham shares how the company


provides cleaning to many brands and provides a great customer experience across thousands of sites.


Educational and School Facilities


A sustainable curriculum UWC Atlantic boost their sustainable cleaning regime thanks to Robert Scott’s Toucan Eco system.


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What’s New Your essential industry news, including all the latest


appointments, contract wins and exciting company announcements and product launches. This month, the ISSA merges with GBAC, RP Adam is set to close, and a city in Japan tries to stop people walking while eating to cut down on litter.


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A handy education in hygiene Why is hand hygiene such an issue for schools?


Trudi Osborne from Airdri reveals what it takes to make school washrooms top of the class.


Automated Systems


A dose of automation The benefits of automated systems for dishwashing,


commercial laundry and drain maintenance are investigated by Brightwell.


Enhancing the bottom line John Goetz from Hydro Systems contends that real-


time systems are the key to improving efficiency, reducing costs and identifying laundry operation problems quickly.


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