Monthly Archives: June 2023

BSCAI Seeks Applications for Spartan Scholarship

By |2024-03-11T15:52:58-05:00June 28, 2023|

Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) is now accepting applications for the 2023 BSCAI Stephen H. Swigart Scholarship for Higher Education. The annual scholarship program, established by Spartan Chemical Co. in 2019, recognizes one student each year who meets or exceeds standards set by the BSCAI committee. The scholarship is valued at a maximum of US$3,000 and is named ...

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ISSA Residential Opens Nominations for Annual Professional Image Awards

By |2024-03-11T15:52:56-05:00June 28, 2023|

ISSA Residential is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Professional Image Awards. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2023. The annual Professional Image Awards are an opportunity for the residential cleaning community to recognize industry professionals for their outstanding contributions during the last year. ISSA Residential will present two awards at ISSA Show North ...

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The Hygieia Journey

By |2024-01-05T22:23:34-06:00June 28, 2023|

The origins of the ISSA Hygieia Network come from Greek mythology. Hygieia is the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness. She was usually depicted as a young woman in long robes, with the artists taking care to show a kind expression on her face. Hygieia’s name, of course, lived on into the modern world. As ...

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3M Reveals Finalists for 2023 Young Scientist Contest

By |2024-03-11T15:52:57-05:00June 27, 2023|

3M, in partnership with Discovery Education, has announced the 10 finalists in the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Now in its 16th year, the annual competition called for middle school students to submit a video demonstrating an innovation that could provide a solution to an everyday problem, with the finalists participating in a summer mentorship program with ...

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Sofidel to Expand Production in Ohio

By |2024-03-11T15:52:57-05:00June 27, 2023|

Sofidel has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio. The new 1.4 million square-foot production plant will be located just south of Sofidel’s current factory in Circleville, Ohio. Once operational, the facility will allow Sofidel to greatly increase its tissue production and add hundreds of new full-time employees. “The U.S. is the ...

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ABCO Donates to Expectant Parents

By |2024-03-11T15:52:56-05:00June 27, 2023|

ABCO Products Corp. recently donated a collection of infant care products to its employees who are expectant parents at the company’s manufacturing facility in Honduras. The donations are a part of ABCO’s ongoing Infant Layettes for Newborns program, which aims to ease and support expectant employees. The contributions included necessities such as milk, diapers, clothing, and toiletries. ...

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Register Now for ISSA Residential’s Next Regional Meeting

By |2024-03-11T15:52:55-05:00June 26, 2023|

Registration is open now for the ISSA Residential Regional Event in Charleston, South Carolina, on August 21. In this day-long event, attendees will learn tools to run their residential cleaning business. Presenters will help participants understand what they need to have in place to reach the level of success they want. From training and accountability ...

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Georgia-Pacific Hits Production Milestone

By |2024-03-11T15:52:54-05:00June 26, 2023|

Georgia-Pacific LLC, parent company of GP PRO, announced the company recently manufactured its 1 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailer. First launched in 2020, the mailer was developed based on feedback from Georgia-Pacific’s key clients, like Amazon, who wanted a sustainable alternative to plastic mailers. The EarthKraft mailers are made from 100% legally and responsibly sourced wood fiber ...

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BradyIFS Acquires FPC Distribution

By |2024-03-11T15:52:54-05:00June 26, 2023|

BradyIFS has purchased FPC Distribution for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1953 by Wilson Roe, FPC Distribution is an Elkridge, Maryland-based provider of food service and jansan products and equipment. The company is led by Richard Roe, who assumed leadership from his father in 1982. “FPC is a great strategic and operational fit with our company,” ...

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Straight Talk: The ISSA Hygieia Network

By |2024-01-05T22:23:34-06:00June 26, 2023|

For Dr. Felicia Townsend, the start of the day often requires three cups of coffee and a prayer. Then she gets to work. When you hear what she has on her plate, you get it. You understand her morning routine as she studies her packed schedule and gets everything organized inside her head. Her days ...

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