Monthly Archives: September 2023

RJ Schinner Expands Operations in California

By |2024-03-11T15:54:34-05:00September 11, 2023|

R.J. Schinner Co. Inc. has opened a new branch in Norco, California. The Norco facility is the company’s 20th branch nationwide. The new branch allows the company to better serve its customers throughout Southern California. “We are excited with the expansion of R.J. Schinner into Southern California and have built a sales team that fortifies our ...

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US Pumice Divests Pumie Line

By |2024-03-11T15:54:34-05:00September 11, 2023|

United States Pumice Co. recently sold its Pumie® line of abrasive cleaning products to Summit Brands for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, which finalized late last month, strengthens Summit Brands’ market position and adds to the company’s portfolio of environmentally friendly abrasive cleaning solutions. Summit Brands has stated its commitment to a seamless transition for ...

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Fellowes Brands Survey Shows Workers’ Concern for IAQ

By |2024-03-11T15:54:33-05:00September 8, 2023|

Office equipment manufacturing company Fellowes Brands recently announced results from its annual survey that examines U.S. and Canadian workers’ thoughts regarding the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their workplaces. The survey, which canvassed 1,085 U.S. and Canadian workers who work on-site indoors at least one full day a week, discovered the following key findings: Deterioration ...

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Imperial Dade Purchases Ralik

By |2024-03-11T15:54:33-05:00September 8, 2023|

Imperial Dade has acquired Ralik for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Established in 1997, Ralik is a Blainville, Canada, distributor of janitorial products and packaging supplies servicing the greater Montreal area. Owned and operated by a team of three entrepreneurial brothers—Ali, Hamdi, and Shoukri Musta—Ralik is the 72nd acquisition by Imperial Dade under ...

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Ecolab Invests in Sustainable Packaging Provider

By |2024-03-11T15:54:32-05:00September 8, 2023|

Ecolab Inc. has announced a direct investment in sustainable packaging materials manufacturer Paptic Ltd. Ecolab will work with the Finland-based packaging provider to expand its material portfolio and make Paptic® materials for flexible packaging more widely available internationally. Ecolab will also support Paptic’s continued growth and focus on its target of carbon neutrality by 2030. ...

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ISSA LARU—ISSA Positively Impacts Period Poverty

By |2024-03-11T15:54:32-05:00September 8, 2023|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the impact to-date of ISSA’s campaign to End Period Poverty, our August Period Project Update, three new members of ISSA’s Government Affairs Advisory Committee, and more. Want to ...

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ISSA Launches Cybersecurity Program for Members

By |2024-03-11T15:54:31-05:00September 8, 2023|

ISSA, in partnership with CyberControls LLC powered by Elpha Secure and Bolton Street Programs, is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive cutting-edge cybersecurity offering to protect ISSA-member companies from cyber risks. This new program combines cutting-edge technology to reduce ISSA members’ risk and protect their businesses with immediate critical response and comprehensive cyber ...

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Aramark Board Approves Uniform Services Spin-off

By |2024-03-11T15:54:31-05:00September 7, 2023|

Aramark’s board of directors has approved the company’s tax-free spin-off transaction of its uniforms and workplace supplies business. The spin-off is expected to be completed on September 30, and the newly formed company will be known as Vestis. Holders of Aramark common stock will be entitled to receive one share of Vestis common stock for every ...

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Green Seal Seeks Applicants for Sanitary Paper Products Work Group

By |2024-03-11T15:54:30-05:00September 7, 2023|

Green Seal® is currently seeking applicants to participate in the working group for an upcoming revision to its GS-1 Sanitary Paper Products standard. The organization is seeking paper manufacturers, experts in solid waste and recycling, and green product procurement professionals to develop draft criteria for public comment. The revision process will include evaluating the standard’s recycled ...

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P&G Helps Hurricane Idalia Recovery Efforts

By |2024-03-11T15:54:30-05:00September 7, 2023|

Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has donated cleaning products and personal care items to international disaster relief charity Matthew 25: Ministries. The nonprofit will distribute the donated products to victims of Hurricane Idalia in Florida’s Big Bend region. The first major hurricane to hit the area in more than 125 years brought extreme ...

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