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PETER BUFF PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR AT KINGDOM CLEANING


Kingdom Cleaning, a cleaning and soft services provider, has a new Managing Director at the helm, following the recent promotion of Peter Buff.


HOW FMS SUPPORT


ENERGY MANAGEMENT has been with the company for


It can save your company money and help reduce your carbon footprint. When you’re running a large business with many buildings, getting advice fr m expert facilities managers can be vital to becomng energy efficient.


What is energy management?


Peter, who was formerly Operations Director at Kingdom Cleaning,


Energy management is becoming an more than four years, and has 25


essential aspect of many businesses. years’ experience in leadership. He


has previously held senior roles, spanning operations, account development and sales, for firms including Johnson Controls GWS (now CBRE), ENGIE, and Mitie.


To understand how facilities managers support energy management, we need to first understand what that means. Energy management refers to the process of tracking and optimising energy consumption.


Energy management involves collecting and analysing data to make informed decisions on reducing energy usage and therefore costs. It’s an important factor to running every business, especially as UK energy bills have reached new heights with a current inflation rate of 9%.


Benefits of good energy management


Having good energy management in your business is beneficial in many ways. It will –


1. Reduce your carbon footprint


Using less energy is beneficial to everyone, as using less energy will help to slow down global warming.


Following the acquisition of Facilicom UK by Kingdom Services Group in 2021, Peter will oversee the cleaning division of the company, with the goal of making its services more personalised and


efficient. His initial aim is to support clients as they ease back into the office environment, by ensuring his high-performing teams create safe and inspiring workspaces.


Good energy management techniques can save you money on maintenance, too. For example, LED lightbulbs are more energy-efficient than traditional lightbulbs, using 75% less energy. But they also last longer with an average life of up to 10 years, meaning you need to replace them less frequently.


Your h energy management project cleaning and hygiene industry for can review their energy consumption,


Peter Buff said: “Following Jan- Hein’s inspirational leadership, I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Managing Director for Kingdom Cleaning. The business as been a key player in the


For larger companies who know they decades, from our roots with the


Facilicom Group, to being part of the Kingdom Group family today, and Although energy management can be level in my new role.


reduce costs, and reduce their


carbon footprint, there is a l t to do. I am excited to take it to the next


THE WAR ON GREASE – RAWLINS SHARES ITS SECRETS AT AT UPCOMING


an ongoing task, many people opt to treat it as a one-off project. This can be a more manageable process, as it can be reviewed again later.


INDUSTRY EVENTS Denis Rawlins, expert cleaning consultants and equipment supplier, will be sharing its scientifically- backed cleaning strategies at a number of key industry events this spring.


If your business knows it can work towards a greener future, but you don’t have the expertise in-house, Artic FMs offer their expert knowledge on one- off energy management projects. We can become an extension of your team for a short time to help deliver great results.


how innovative cleaning machines, combined with its scientific cleaning method, can give you the upper hand on stubborn grease.


The Rawlins team will be revealing the secrets behind its grease- busting regime at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show (21st- 23rd March at ExCeL London), The Manchester Cleaning Show (6th-7th April at Manchester Central), and The Facilities Show (17th-19th May at ExCeL London).


2. Reduce your operating costs As businesses face a soar in energy


more energy efficient, you can keep your overheads and operating costs as low as possible.


From commercial kitchens and fast food restaurants, to washrooms and warehouses, greasy floors pose


bills, saving money on energy usag could be make or break. By becoming of the mop and bucket.


3. Reduce your maintenance sp nd 10 | TOMORROW’S FM


Peter’s position as Managing Director commenced on 1st February 2022, following the departure of Jan-Hein Hemke, who had led Kingdom Cleaning (and formerly Facilicom UK) for over 17-years.


you may consider selecting a green energy supplier.


A “Building on the strength and ny large businesses with their


t Artic, we have successfully helped ma potential of both Kingdom Cleaning energy management. From reducing ene we have major plans to make the to lowering carbon emissions in the S, Artic can support any sized and high-quality services to our


and Kingdom Services Group, rgy use in leading Universities


company an even higher performing NH business, delivering added value


energy management p oject. We hav current and future clients. As large companies to reduce t eir energy bills.


Your Artic facilities managers can decide the best next steps and oversee your project, including –


• Auditing your site to review energy consumption.


• Identify ways to reduce your usage and energy bills.


Our team can monitor the real-time condition of your site to spot energy saving opportunities. They will then create a plan and help you implement those changes. After the energy management project, your company will feel assured you’ve done as much as possible to become energy efficient with today’s technology. We recommend you review this regularly to avoid any slippage.


Become more energy efficient in a large business


a real health hazard. Tackling this There are many ways to star becoming more energy efficient.


problem requires a specific cleaning However, winning the war on grease


response way above the capabilitiesDepending on the size of your busin sess, your priorities will be


Rawlins will showcase its range of high-flow fluid extraction machines, including the Kaivac UniVac and AutoVac Stretch, which both make light work of removing greasy substances, leaving a clean and dry surface.


The cleaning experts will also share their ‘Remove, Improve & Protect’ cleaning method, which not only delivers consistent, measurable results, but also leaves surfaces protected against future infection.


doesn’t have to be labour intensive.start generating your own electricity The Rawlins team will share


differ setnt. With larger corporations, there may be more opportunities to


sources. With smaller companies, 06 | TOMORROW’S FM


Werner du Plessis, Sales Director at Denis Rawlins Ltd, said: “Greasy floors are a real problem and pose serious health and safety risks to staff and visitors, if not cleaned properly. Over the years I have met o many business owners who have ruggled to win the war on grease, that is, until they adopted our cleaning regimes.


• Create a plan to install more energy efficient options, such as heat pumps, electric industrial boilers, and other technologies.


• Review your current lighting and advise how to reduce usage and costs, such as installing LED lightbulbs and motion sensors.


• Promoting behaviour changes to keep in line with achieving Carbon Net Zero.


• Working with you to develop plans to optimise current assets, including repairs and maintenance.


• Monitoring the real-time condition of your site to spot energy saving opportunities.


“We will be sharing our revolutionary approach to floorcare at some of the most respected events this spring. We look forward to welcoming people to our stand and sharing the innovations behind our leading cleaning strategies.”


Join us at the following events:


Specialist facilities managers like us can help to support the transition to being more energy efficient. Energy management projects give you a full overview of what your current business situation is and how to improve it.


• Manchester Cleaning Show (Stand B5) – 6th-7th April at Manchester Central


• The Facilities Show – (Stand FM1475) - 17th-19th May at ExCeL London


www.articbuildingservices.com/ facilities-management


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• Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show (Stand P274) – 21st-23rd March at ExCeL London


e a proven track record of helping we embark on this new chapter, I am very much looking forward to working with the team, and our customers, to bring our high-energy ideas to life.”


www.kingdom.co.uk/cleaning


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