News | February 2017


Spartan VP Joins Consumer Specialty Products Association Board
February 28, 2017

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) has appointed William Schalitz treasurer. Schalitz currently serves as vice president of research and development for...read more


Humane Society Honors Aramark
February 28, 2017

Aramark was named a recipient of the Humane Society of the United States’ Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award. The nonprofit’s annual...read more


P&G Supports Tornado Relief Efforts in Georgia
February 28, 2017

Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional, has donated US$20,000 to the United Way of Southwest Georgia. In...read more


ABM Acquires British Specialty Cleaning Firm
February 28, 2017

ABM’s U.K. business and industry division has acquired data center service provider 8 Solutions. ABM’s purchase of the Stevenage, England-based 8 Solutions...read more


Tennant Acquires IPC Group
February 27, 2017

Tennant Co. has acquired IPC Tools S.p.A. for approximately US$350 million. Tennant’s acquisition of the international cleaning equipment manufacturer expands the company’s...read more


WHO Identifies the Most Dangerous Superbugs
February 27, 2017

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a list of what it deems are the 12 “priority pathogens” posing the greatest threat...read more


Bunzl Expands Into Singapore
February 27, 2017

Bunzl plc, parent company of Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies, has acquired LSH Industrial Solutions Pte Ltd. The acquisition of the Singapore-based...read more


ISS Awarded Deal With Biotech Firm
February 27, 2017

ISS has been awarded an integrated facility services contract with international biotechnology company Shire Plc. The five-year deal calls for ISS to...read more


SCA to Boost Operations in Mexico and Europe
February 24, 2017

SCA will invest US$147.2 million to upgrade its manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Europe. SCA will invest $42.2 million in its European...read more


Aramark Increases Cleanroom Service Capabilities
February 24, 2017

Aramark has opened a new 34,350-square-foot processing plant in McKinney, TX. The processing facility expands Aramark’s cleanroom service offerings and capabilities in...read more