News | December 2017
IICRC Announces 2018 Board
December 11, 2017The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced its 2017-18 board of directors and executive committee. The 2017-18 IICRC...read more
Study Finds Automation on the Rise
December 11, 2017More workers will need technical training to compete in the international workforce with 30 percent of work hours expected to be taken...read more
Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Cruise Ship
December 8, 2017Health officials have reported nearly 200 cases of norovirus aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Cruise line officials stated 195 passengers and...read more
KSS Enterprises Purchases Premier Janitorial
December 8, 2017KSS Enterprises has acquired Premier Janitorial and Pool Supplies. The purchase of the Sault Saint Marie, MI-based distributor expands KSS Enterprises’ product...read more
Cintas Plans New Distribution Hub
December 8, 2017Cintas Corp. has announced plans to invest US$10.4 million to develop a new distribution center in Groveport, OH. Cintas will lease an...read more
Principle Cleaning Appoints Two Associate Directors
December 8, 2017Principle Cleaning Services Ltd. has appointed Scott Fitzgerald and Paul Bartlett as associate directors. Fitzgerald has more than 25 years of facility management...read more
Weekly Product Showcase December 8, 2017
December 8, 2017Stay up to date on the industry’s newest products and services from these ISSA members. Use the Force The eForce® Scrubber from...read more
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase
December 7, 2017Johnson Controls, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.26 per share on the company’s common stock, a $0.01 increase over the previous quarterly...read more
3M Donates $8 Million to University of Minnesota
December 7, 20173M has donated US$8 million to the University of Minnesota. The funds will be used by the school to support scholarships and...read more
SC Johnson Supports Local Watershed Restoration Efforts
December 7, 2017SC Johnson, parent company of SC Johnson Professional, has donated US$35,000 to the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (WIN). Root-Pike WIN oversees watershed...read more