As a facility owner or operator, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone who enters your building. This includes employees, clients, guests and more. Regular maintenance is a critical component to ensuring a safe facility, and it can be managed cost-effectively without compromising operational integrity. Drawing from my experience as… read more

Canadian companies highlight negative effects of new tariffs on lumber and forest products The possibility of an additional 25% tariff on Canadian forest products, imposed by the United States government, raises concerns in the New Brunswick forest sector. Organizations such as the New Brunswick Lumber Producers, Forest NB and J.D. Irving, Limited warn of negative… read more

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been an invaluable tool for differently abled people. It has also become weaponized by those not necessarily focused on improving access for all, but instead by those who are seeking to monetize even minor ADA violations for their own profit. As a result, the filing of frivolous ADA… read more

What Commercial Cleaning Companies Need to Know: Best Ways to Clean a Customer’s Facility Managing cleaning operations effectively is a critical factor in maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring repeat business. For commercial cleaning companies, it’s not just about keeping a facility visually clean but also about creating a healthier and more efficient environment. To optimize… read more

Texas has reported an outbreak in measles cases — over 150 cases as reported by state officials. According to KVUE ABC reporting, this reality has everyone focused again on proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols. According to the World Health Organization, the measles virus can live in air and on untreated services for up to two… read more

USA, New Jersey- According to Market Research Intellect, the global Food Service Disposables market in the Internet, Communication and Technology category is projected to witness significant growth from 2025 to 2032. Market dynamics, technological advancements, and evolving consumer demand are expected to drive expansion during this period. The Food Service Disposables Market has seen significant… read more

The cleaning industry, like many others, has been severely impacted by the ongoing labor shortage. Lack of workers has raised costs while negatively impacting quality, and the longer it goes on the more pressure it puts on existing staff. If the industry does not find solutions, this labor shortage could spiral out of control as… read more

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging supplies, industrial products, and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Athens Janitor Supply Company, Inc. and Chittom Industries, Inc. (collectively “AJS” or the “Company”). The transaction represents the 97th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO… read more

Training frontline staff to use products correctly is equally as important as selecting the right neutral cleaner. First and foremost, staff should be aware of the product’s limitations when it comes to cleaning heavier soil loads. “Sometimes people will over-mix a product, believing that if there’s more of it, it will clean non-neutral pH soil,”… read more

The move targets a Biden administration policy to phase out federal purchases of single-use plastics. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic. “It’s a ridiculous situation. We’re… read more