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IICRC Participates in Virtual Roundtable Regarding the State of Military Housing

By |2024-09-03T10:24:18-05:00September 3, 2024|

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) was invited to and participated in a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of military housing. The event, hosted by the nonprofit, Better Homes for Heroes, convened a group of key stakeholders to try and help shed light on the pressing issues facing U.S. service members ...

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SC Johnson Professional Opens Registration for Annual Happy Hands Contest

By |2024-09-03T09:49:08-05:00September 3, 2024|

On your marks, get set, create! Registration for the SC Johnson Professional Happy Hands dispenser design contest is now open. The annual contest allows students in grades K-12 to explore their creative side while helping them understand the importance of regular hand washing and sanitizing in schools. The contest features two categories: elementary school (grades ...

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ISSA Leg. & Reg. Update – FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked

By |2024-08-29T11:46:04-05:00August 29, 2024|

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 a federal judge blocking the FTC’s noncompete ban, an updated Safer Choice Standard, the impact of extended-producer-responsibility policies on the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, and more. Want to ...

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Museum of Clean founder Don Aslett passes away

By |2024-08-28T12:19:08-05:00August 28, 2024|

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don Aslett, a trailblazing entrepreneur and revered figure in the cleaning industry. Don Aslett passed away during the early morning hours on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, leaving a remarkable legacy as both a business leader and innovator. As the founder and driving force behind ...

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EPA Publishes New Resources on Bilingual Pesticide Labeling

By |2024-08-27T12:13:54-05:00August 27, 2024|

The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) requires the safety and health portions of pesticide product labels to be translated into Spanish. Spanish is the primary language for most American farmworkers. This effort advances environmental justice by making health and safety information on pesticide labels more accessible, fostering better understanding and compliance with ...

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Imperial Dade Acquires Inland Supply Company, Expands Presence in Nevada

By |2024-08-26T12:43:09-05:00August 26, 2024|

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products, and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Inland Supply Co. (“Inland” or the “Company”). The transaction represents the 92nd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of ...

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Sellars Launching “I Spy” Challenge for Manufacturing Month

By |2024-08-23T11:04:51-05:00August 23, 2024|

This October as part of Manufacturing Month, Milwaukee-based Sellars Absorbent Materials is hosting an “I Spy” game. With more than 50 different products, Sellars can be found here, there and everywhere – from auto shops and factory floors to school cafeterias and city zoos. From October 1-31, 2024, visit Sellars’ Facebook page for a chance ...

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4M Building Solutions Announces Sales and Marketing Department Promotions

By |2024-08-22T12:11:03-05:00August 22, 2024|

St. Louis-based 4M Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services company, has announced the following promotions and new hire in its Sales and Marketing department: Chris Wieman was promoted to Vice President, Strategic Sales from Vice President, Business Development focused on the St. Louis metropolitan area. His new role encompasses strategic customer development and ...

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Rochester Midland Corporation Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

By |2024-08-22T10:02:16-05:00August 22, 2024|

Rochester Midland Corporation ("Rochester Midland" or the "Company"), a leading provider of route-based, technical services and specialty chemical products across water treatment, food safety and other verticals, today announced that Jim White has joined the Company as CEO. Kathy Lindahl, RMC's previous CEO, has transitioned to the role of Chief Strategy Officer as part of a planned succession ...

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ISSA Announces Dates for 2025 Clean Advocacy Summit in DC

By |2024-08-21T10:22:38-05:00August 21, 2024|

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry and facility-solutions association, will host the Clean Advocacy Summit, the largest Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, March 31-April 1, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill hotel. In 2024, this event brought a record 120+ attendees from 32 states, who visited 133 congressional ...

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