All Pro Cleaning Services, a building service contractor (BSC) headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, has joined the National Service Alliance (NSA). All Pro Cleaning Services prides itself on offering a wide array of services, ranging from conventional janitorial or day porter services all the way to post-construction cleaning, carpet cleaning, pressure washing and floor care/maintenance. All… read more

KANSAS CITY — A good percentage of consumers say they want sustainable packaging, and food companies include packaging in their sustainability goals. Options appear in post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, compostable packaging and recycling instructions for consumers, but hurdles pop up in cost and desired shelf life. Cypress Research Associates, LLC, Kansas City, last year conducted… read more

More solutions than you realize already exist in your facility’s current practices Facility managers may be surprised to learn that employees have increased expectations that their office should operate sustainably. The commercial team at Tork found that 46% of surveyed adults are more conscious of how green their workplace is now than before the pandemic…. read more

In addition to cueing people with signage, facilities can drive compliance by supporting hand hygiene routines. Consultants agree that one of the best ways to do this is to increase accessibility to soap and hand sanitizer dispensers. “Make dispensers available, and put them where people will see them, because if they see them, they will… read more

$67 million investment will create about 40 new jobs ST. PAUL, Minn., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new 90,000-square-foot expansion at 3M’s facility in Valley, Nebraska, will increase the plant’s manufacturing capacity and add new jobs to the community. The $67 million investment includes new production lines, equipment and a warehouse, and will help… read more

The Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Neal Reed as senior vice president and managing director, P&G Australia and New Zealand. He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who will return to India to lead the P&G India Business. Under Kumar’s leadership, P&G Australia and New Zealand delivered record metrics, category growth and strong retailer partnerships. He has… read more

Company beats earnings-per-share expectations, driven by higher organic sales and pricing measures in the face of currency challenges Kimberly-Clark reported net income of $647 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 14% compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share came in at $1.91. However, revenue showed a 1% decline… read more

PuroClean recently ranked No.6 in Entrepreneur’s list of top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000, published in the Spring issue of Entrepreneur Media’s StartUps magazine and on Entrepreneur.com. “Climbing the ranks to number six on Entrepreneur’s esteemed list of top franchises under $100,000 is an extraordinary testament to our commitment to accessibility… read more

Firstleaf says lighter glass and packaging materials lowers the weight of its shipments. NAPA, Calif. — Firstleaf on Tuesday announces a partnership with Saxco, the premier provider of packaging solutions to the wine, beer, liquor and food industries. Through supply chain partners like Saxco, Firstleaf is able to reduce its environmental impact by using lighter… read more