Monthly Archives: March 2024

Sodexo Hosts Annual Fundraiser to Fight Hunger

By |2024-03-25T20:03:07-05:00March 25, 2024|

Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation recently hosted a fundraising dinner at American Express Stadium in Brighton, England. Nearly 400 guests comprised of Sodexo’s suppliers and clients attended the event, which raised more than US$360,000. The funds will be used by the Stop Hunger Foundation to address food insecurity and its root causes, Facilities Management Journal reports. “Sodexo’s Stop ...

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P&G Teams With Dow on New Recycling Technology

By |2024-03-25T20:02:00-05:00March 25, 2024|

Proctor & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Proctor & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with Dow to create a new recycling technology. The JDA calls for the two companies to combine their patented technologies and experience in the dissolution process to enable efficient conversion of hard-to-recycle plastic packaging into recycled polyethylene. The technology ...

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KBS Announces Investment Recapitalization

By |2024-03-25T20:00:58-05:00March 25, 2024|

KBS has announced today a recapitalization by investment funds and accounts managed by its long-time investors KKR, Ares Management, and Blackrock Capital Investment Advisors LLC or affiliates thereof, which will become majority equity holders in the company. According to a press release, the new investment will support KBS’s ability to further develop go-to market capabilities ...

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Unprecedented Recognition of International Cleaning Week 2024

By |2024-03-25T16:13:55-05:00March 25, 2024|

The U.S. House of Representatives, 24 states, and multiple municipalities all across the country proclaimed March 24-30, 2024, International Cleaning Week, which celebrates the value of clean and the important, positive impact that cleaning has on public health, the environment, and our economy. This designated week represents a unique opportunity to raise public awareness about the ...

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SC Johnson Professional Shares Tips for a Successful International Cleaning Week

By |2024-03-22T15:00:46-05:00March 22, 2024|

In recognition of International Cleaning Week (March 24-30), SC Johnson Professional has offered a series of tips to raise public awareness of the value of cleaning and honor industry professionals. SC Johnson Professional’s tips for promoting cleaning efforts and showing appreciation to cleaning staff include: Offer opportunities for feedback on facility cleanliness – Ask building occupants for ...

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IFMA President Announces Plans to Step Down

By |2024-03-22T14:30:44-05:00March 22, 2024|

Don Gilpin, president and CEO of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), has announced that he will not renew his contract with the association. Gilpin will continue to serve in his current capacity at IFMA until the end of the association’s fiscal year 2025, which concludes on June 30, 2025. He has been with IFMA ...

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Clorox Divest Operations in Three South American Countries

By |2024-03-22T14:00:42-05:00March 22, 2024|

The Clorox Co., parent company of CloroxPro™, has announced the sale of certain wholly owned subsidiaries with operations in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, to private equity fund Apex Capital. The sale includes two Clorox production plants in Argentina, as well as rights to certain Clorox brands in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay and shared intellectual property across those brands. The ...

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Jon-Don Partners With PPG Industries

By |2024-03-21T21:01:23-05:00March 21, 2024|

Jon-Don has entered into a strategic partnership with PPG Industries Inc. Per the terms of the agreement, Jon-Don will add PPG’s line of resinous floor coatings for concrete to its product offerings. In addition, Jon-Don has partnered with PPG to create a series of one-day training events for concrete professionals who want to learn how to ...

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Essity Finalizes Divestment of Vinda

By |2024-03-21T21:00:18-05:00March 21, 2024|

Essity has successfully completed the divestment of its entire holding of 51.59% of shares in Vinda International Holdings LTD. Essity announced plans to sell its share in the Asian hygiene company last year. According to a press release, the sale proceeds amounted to roughly US$1.8 billion. Essity will retain a presence in Asia and in ...

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ABM Among Top Companies for Latinos

By |2024-03-21T20:59:29-05:00March 21, 2024|

ABM has been ranked among the 25 Best Companies for Latinos to Work in 2024, by Latino Leaders Magazine. The publication’s annual list recognizes the top 25 U.S. companies for their commitment to providing a workplace where Latino employees can excel as well as demonstrating an effort to develop an inclusive corporate culture. This marks ...

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