Sponsorship of 18th Hole snapped up!

Sponsorships opportunites at our 'Golf Day with a Difference' are being snapped up; the most recent one to go is sponsorship of the 18th Hole, which has been snapped up by Bunzl.

If you want to boost the profile of your business at the Golf Day then act now.  Click here for more information about the 'Golf Day with a Difference' and click here for the latest sponsorship availability.  

“The information I needed in a digestible format”

That was the verdict of a distributor attending 'REACH for the cleaning supply chain', a conference organised by CHSA and BACS and supported by the British Cleaning Council and Tomorrow’s Cleaning.  

Distributors in the cleaning and hygiene sector gathered in the West Midlands to get answers to their questions on the implications of the REACH regulation. 

“The message I have taken away is that there is work to do to be absolutely certain we are fully compliant,” said Arco Product and Procurement Manager Jeff Snee, who as a member of the CHSA Council welcomed the delegates.  “I’ve now got the information I need to provide the right information to end users and future proof the business.”

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Judging Day!

On Tuesday 26 July the CHSA judging panel, to be led by our Treasurer David Garcia, will be interviewing the applicants for the CHSA Scholarship Scheme.  

At the end of the day one young person will be selected to receive the Scholarship of £1,500 per year over the course of a three-year degree.  

"We're very much looking forward to meeting the talented young people," said David Garcia.  "Judging by the applications, it's certainly going to be challenging to select one overall winner!"

Click here to read more about the Scholarship Scheme.  

Newcel joins the Soft Tissue Accreditation Scheme

We're delighted to welcome Newcel to the Soft Tissue Accreditation Scheme, after their successful completion of the application process.  

Gaining admittance to an Accreditation Scheme is challenging.  Applicants must pass the initial audit of their full product range and existing quality assurance processes.  They are then audited throughout the first year to ensure they maintain the standard required of them to gain membership.

Click here to watch Newcel's new video.

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Click here now, then use the search facility to access your entry and check the details.  Email Cathy Connan with any changes.   

MEMBERS' NEWS

Assured virucidal disinfection from Evans Vanodine

Evans Vanodine has introduced a new virucidal, unperfumed, disinfectant cleaner, Safe Zone Plus, which cleans and disinfects in one operation.

To substantiate a claim that a disinfectant is virucidal and is suitable for use in high risk areas, it must be tested according to the appropriate European test method. EN 14476:2013 + A1:2015 is used to demonstrate activity against Poliovirus, Adenovirus and Murine Norovirus; which will allow a claim against all enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Safe Zone Plus has passed EN 14776 against these viruses and others of importance in the healthcare setting.

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Harrison Wipes® celebrates 125 years: experts in Wiping since 1891

Family owned company Harrison Wipes® officially celebrated its 125th anniversary at an event that included employees, key suppliers and the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Philippa Crowder.

“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate 125 years in business,” said owner and Managing Director, Stephen Harrison. “The celebration made it possible for us to say thank you to our customers, suppliers and employees, without whom our success would not be possible.”

Following a welcome where 3rd generation and eldest statesman of the family, Alan Harrison and wife Marie Harrison unveiled the company timeline, guests were invited to view the factory.

Stephen said: “Although the company has made many innovative changes, its principles have remained fundamentally the same over our long history. The company’s success has been underpinned by the ability to adapt to meet the changing needs of our customers and the positive mentality of our loyal employees. We look forward to the next 125 years.”

Introducing London Catering & Hygiene Solutions

London Catering & Hygiene Solutions Limited (previously trading as Malsar Kest since 1977) offers an extensive range of catering and hygiene products to restaurants, hotels and other foodservice businesses across London and the South East.

Click here to vist the company's website.  

Polaris Plastics - driving for growth

“My goal is to have a business which is 50% bigger by 2020 and we will achieve this it by staying true to our philosophy of serving our customers,” said Paul Wilkes.  

Polaris Plastics' new Managing Director Paul Wilkes outlines his strategy for the business in an interview with Hospitality & Catering News.  

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