Sanitation Canada  July/August 2008

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ON THE COVER:   ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2008 – September 8-11, 2008
Expect the unexpected at ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America 2008, Sep. 8 to 11, 2008, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas, NV – where you will find more than 600 exhibitors; 30-plus seminars, workshops and networking events; and some very unusual entertainment.   Read more...

Will the Economy Tank With Green In It?
By Mike Sawchuk, Vice President & General Manager, Enviro-Solutions Ltd.
Building service contractors (BSCs) are always looking for a marketing “niche.” One contractor I know would always make cold calls bright and early on Monday morning. Why? Monday tends to be “complaint day” in the professional cleaning industry and if building managers had a problem, they were more willing to discuss it with the BSC on Monday rather than any other day of the week.   Read more...

“Rags To Riches”
Microfibre For Healthcare Cleaning
Almost everyone working in Environmental Services today is familiar with the benefits of cleaning with microfibre mops and cloths, compared to string mops and rags.  They clean better, are easier to use, less physically demanding to staff and even provide a more professional look for the cleaning staff as they perform their tasks.    Read more...

Canada Night 2008
Canada Night 2008 will be held on Tues. Sep. 9 at the Las Vegas Hilton (pool deck) in Las Vegas, Nev. Held in conjunction with the ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America trade show, Canada Night is the highlight of the CSSA social calendar. Over 600 CSSA members and their guest are expected to attend. Admission is by invitation only.    Read more...

Salon De l’Écosalubrité
October 15 and 16, 2008  - Place Forzani, Laval, Québec
The Canadian Sanitation Supply Association is pleased to present the latest edition of Salon de l’Écosalubrité, the trade show for the sanitary maintenance professional in Québec and Eastern Canada.

Held in Laval, Qué., for the FIRST TIME, over 100 leaders in sanitation from Canada and the United States, along with the most important international manufacturers and distributors in the industry, will be there to exhibit the latest technologies and sanitation methods.   Read more...

Are You Certified?
By W.S. (Bill) Garland, Senior Partner, Daniels Associates Inc.
There are now two industry certifications available to service providers and in-house operations.

The ISSA Cleaning Industry and Management Standard (CIMS) certification and the Green Seal GS-42 certification are indications that the cleaning industry is maturing and achieving credentials like many other industries. These certifications are also a further indication that price has ceased to be the major criteria by which contract decisions are made. There is now further emphasis that clients are looking for service providers who can provide not only the best possible service in terms of a quality management operation, but also a healthy one.    Read more...

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria – An Issue For Everyone
Surfactants Can Cause Resistance
Reducing the development of antibiotic resistant bacterial populations is no longer just an issue for hospitals. We all need to do what we can, because the same conditions that promote resistance operate not only in hospitals but in other environments as well.   Read more...

Workplace Wellness Program Decreases Absenteeism By 21 Per Cent
It is well-recognized that hands are the primary mode of transmission of many infectious diseases.

Most workplace environments share key factors that contribute to infection transmission, such as close workspaces, shared bathrooms, breakrooms for eating and cafeterias. Absenteeism caused by transmissible diseases such as influenza is a major contributor to lost productivity in the workplace and in most companies.  Read more...

Advolution™ 20B And20BT Offer Superior Shine In A Sleek, New Design
When the job calls for restoring a floor’s gloss, the affordable Advance Advolution™ battery burnisher is said to shine.

The Advolution™ walk-behind battery burnisher is said to deliver consistent and even polishing with self-regulating pad pressure and a floating, flexible pad driver. This eliminates the need for operators to make adjustments to the pad pressure. The Advolution 20B is a pad assist model, while the 20BT model has a powered traction drive.   Read more...

Green Earth® PRELUDE™ Is A Floor Finish And Sealer In One
Betco has expanded its green cleaning solutions to include the versatile Green Earth® Prelude™ floor finish and sealer. This environmentally-preferred product protects and maintains resilient tile. Prelude floor finish and sealer can be used with both low and high speed maintenance programs, giving end-users greater flexibility. As part of Betco’s Green Earth program, Prelude was formulated and packaged to have a reduced impact on the environment while still maintaining superior performance. It is said to be ideal for schools, hospitals or any facility that wants to go green.    Read more...

Green Cleaning And Benefits Beyond Summit
Wood Wyant has announced its second Green Cleaning and the Benefits Beyond Summit scheduled for Sep. 17, 2008 at the InterContinental Hotel in Montreal, Que. The day will include six guest speakers featuring Steven Guilbault, founder of Equiterre, Joel Courchesne, a LEED accredited professional, Helene Gervais of Recyc-Québec, Guy Lamarre of SITQ and a representative of BOMA Quebec.     Read more...

New Technology Delivers Healthier Cleaning With Less Worker Effort
Newell Rubbermaid has announced the new Pulse™ floor cleaning system to address growing trends in facility maintenance. The system incorporates advancements in commercial mop technology to address public concerns about transmission of infectious diseases.   Read more...

Kimberly-Clark Professional Introduces Two Innovations In Hand Towel Dispensing
A folded towel system that allows two people to take towels at the same time and a centre-pull system that dispenses from multiple angles are the latest hand towel innovations from Kimberly-Clark Professional.   Read more...

Zep Inc. Establishes Eight Businesses To Create Closer Customer Interaction
In pursuit of its strategy to achieve profitable growth by creating customer-focused “value stream” organizations, Zep Inc. has established eight market-facing businesses. William A. (Bill) Holl, previously executive vice president and chief commercial officer, has been named chief operating officer with responsibility for these businesses.   Read  more...

Didier Bouton Promoted To Deb President
Deb Canadian Hygiene Inc. is pleased to announce that Didier Bouton has been promoted to president.

Bouton began his career with Deb in 1991 as a territory manager, with his most recent role being that of general manager of Deb Canada. Bouton has a strong background in the healthcare and jansan markets, and has been an integral part of the success of the company and overseeing the overall management of the business.   Read more...

Virox Technologies Inc. Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Virox Technologies Inc. was found in 1998 and has quickly grown into an industry leader in hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants and cleaners. With worldwide demand for Virox’s patented Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide technology, anticipation of registration of several new, innovative products and further expansion into new markets, Virox has recently purchased a 42,000 sq. foot building Oakville, Ont. that will become the new corporate headquarters on Jul. 25, 2008.   Read more...

HOST®/Racine Industries Adds Management Depth
Racine Industries, a family business founded in 1935 by H.D. Rench, worked closely with the Bigelow Carpet Company to develop the first dry extraction carpet cleaning system in 1938. The successor to that pioneering work is the HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System. Recently, with a re-focus on depth of management, Racine Industries has appointed several new positions to its hard-working family of employees.   Read more...

SCA Tissue President Makes Appointments To Senior Leadership Team
Don Lewis, president of SCA Tissue North America, has announced a restructuring of his Senior Leadership Team, including the creation of two new vice presidencies.

“In order to create an organizational structure that better positions us for growth, I am pleased to announce the following people will join me on the Senior Leadership Team, including the promotion of two valued employees to new roles within the company,” said Lewis, who became president earlier this year.    Read more...

NaceCare Hires New Regional Sales Manager
NaceCare Solutions, experts at developing the right solution for any commercial or industrial cleaning challenge, has hired Brad Ward as a regional sales manager for part of Ontario in conjunction with Adrian Jennings. Ward brings a wealth of sales experience in the cleaning industry and has over 20 years of working in this market. The company is very pleased to have Ward on its team.   Read more...