4M Building Solutions has acquired Buttweiler Environmental (BWE) for an undisclosed sum. 4M’s purchase of the St. Cloud, Minnesota-based, family-owned commercial cleaning firm expands the company’s presence into the state. Per the terms of the deal, 4M will merge BWE’s EnviroTech and RestoreTech divisions under the 4M Building Solutions name and continue to build on BWE’s client ...
IICRC House Cleaning Technician (HCT) Training & Certification, sponsored by ISSA Residential, is an intensive two-day training into the science of cleaning, dissecting the various surfaces encountered and the chemicals used. In 2024, cleaning professionals have ample opportunity to gain their certification and reach the true master level in cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. “I highly ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not magic. From my perspective and in the context of distributors, AI is a combination of software and data to solve and prevent problems. The software is usually a distributor’s ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system, modified to include AI logic and formulas, potentially interacting with CRM (customer relationship management) and e-commerce ...
Steve Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group LLC and an advocate for sustainability within the cleaning industry, recently shared his anticipation for the expansion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs by more jansan companies worldwide in 2024. “Organizations in our industry realize the importance of ESG issues,” said Ashkin. “These are not just optional ...
ISS A/S, parent company of ISS Facility Services, announced the company’s near-term emissions reduction target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The recent validation confirms ISS’s commitment to combating climate change and aligns the company’s decarbonization goals with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement. According to a press release, ...
Sodexo has acquired Sweden-based corporate restaurant group K-märkt for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2014, K-märkt currently has six restaurants in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, with a goal of further expansion throughout the country. According to a press release, K-märkt’s sustainable food model, strong supply chain network, and efforts to reduce food waste were ...
ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in central Virginia. The contract calls for ABM to perform an extensive upgrade to the district’s HVAC mechanical system and install LED lighting enhancements in OCPS facilities. The deal also includes maintenance services and a STEM engagement program to help students learn about ...
Matt Schenk, president and CEO of Midlab, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of cleaning products, was recently elected as president of ISSA’s 2024 Board of Directors. In this episode of Straight Talk!, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross had the opportunity to interview Schenk during last month’s ISSA Show North America. Schenk, who has more than 30 years ...
BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions has acquired PFS Sales Co. for an undisclosed sum. The purchase of PFS Sales, a Raleigh, North Carolina, distributor of paper products and janitorial supplies founded by Thad Ellington, expands BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions’ presence in the Carolinas and the Southeast. “Combining forces with BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions enables us to continue to ...
Newell Brands, parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), has announced the election of Anthony “Tony” Terry to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2024. Terry has extensive experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, and operations. He spent more than 25 years at Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. in a variety of leadership roles in accounting, finance, inventory optimization, ...
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