REACH for the cleaning supply chain

REACH is a business-critical issue for companies in the cleaning and hygiene sector.  To help you adapt we are hosting a conference, in partnership with the BACS, covering:

• REACH, COSHH and CLP: how they fit together
• Scope, responsiblities and deadlines: who has to do what and when
• Safety data sheets: what triggers changes and how frequently can we expect them? 
• Critical information not in the safety data sheet: what are the options to communicate it?
• The future of managing cleaning chemicals in the supply chain

The conference is taking place on 21 June at the Lea Marston Hotel, just off Junction 9 of the M42.  

Email the Secretariat now to reserve your place.  

Aiming high - driving up standards

Check out pages 54 and 55 of the February issue of Tomorrow's Cleaning!

In a double page spread Stephen Harrison and Mike Stubbs explain our ambitious plans for the future and the ways in which we're driving up standards in the sector.  

First we've made sure the marques of the CHSA and its Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes are stamps of quality and recognised as such.  

Second, we're calling on buyers of cleaning and hygiene products to demand membership in their tenders.  Some are already doing so and we're seeing membership applications increase as a result.  We've created a virtuous circle!

A special price, just for you!

Our Gala Ball, taking place on 20 May at Heythrop Park Resort, OX7 5UE, is a sell out!

With a packed evening of entertainment the Ball will be a night to remember.  

We have negotiated a special Saturday night deal of £105, with upgrades at £50.   

We're also seeking raffle prizes.  If you have something that will help us raise as much as possible for the Chairman's charity, The Helping Treat Cancer Together Committe, email our Secretary, Linda Belcher.  

Dan Walker to host our Golf Day!

We are returning to Oulton Hall, Leeds, Yorkshire for our 2016 Charity Golf Day and Dan Walker is going to be our host for the evening! 

Yes, the same Dan Walker who presents Football Focus, has a daily show on Radio 5 Live called Afternoon Edition and has taken over from Bill Turnbull on Breakfast TV.  He also hosts some of the BBC’s Open Golf coverage, presents a show on BBC World each week and has worked on events such as the Olympics, World Cups, European Championships, The Grand National, 6 Nations, Wimbledon and the Tatton Flower Show in 2004.

Click here for more information and email our Secretary, Linda Belcher to reserve your place.  

2016 Golf Day sponsorship packages announced

The sponsorship packages for our incredibly popular annual charity golf day have been published.  The options include sponsorship of the competition holes, the juice buggy and the Mulligan Cards.   

Click here to find out more.  

Spread the word about the CHSA's 2016 Scholarship Scheme

The successful applicant will receive £4,500, paid in three annual installments of £1,500 during the course of a three-year undergraduate degree.  

The Scholarship Scheme is a great way to say thank you to your hard working employees so make sure they know how to apply if they have eligible children.  

We're producing a poster you can put up on all your noticeboards. It can also be transformed into a leaflet they can take home to read later.  Email Linda Belcher to get copies.  

MEMBERS' NEWS

New Handi Box from Harrison Wipes®

The Harrison Wipes® Handi Box is available with premium low lint Sontara® perforated rolls to meet the needs of even the most demanding industrial applications.

Created as a small centrefeed design, the Handi Box is ideal for ease of use where space is paramount. Sontara® wipes are available in different weights, textures and colours depending on your industry requirements.

The Handi Box provides a solution to a range of wiping tasks. Delivering wipes that are absorbent, strong and durable designed for rigorous cleaning as well as low linting, soft textured wipes ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces.

Nationwide catches the eye of the city

Nationwide Hygiene Supplies Ltd has been acknowledged by the London Stock Exchange’s as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report and listing identifies the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).

To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers.

Cromwell at the Manchester Cleaning Show

Cromwell Polythene (stand number F01) will showcase its flagship Professional range of refuse sacks for the away-from-home market at the inaugural Manchester Cleaning Show. The range includes two industry standards that set the bar for guaranteed quality, between them providing greater flexibility, both in performance and cost.

Available in 5, 10, 15 and 20kg design weights, the CHSA approved range complies with the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Scheme for plastic refuse sacks.

Arpal Gulf Wins Significant Long-Term Deal with Etihad Airport Services

Arpal Gulf LLC part of the wider UK based Arpal Group (RP Adam Ltd) has been awarded a new long-term contract with leading in-flight catering operator Etihad Airport Services based in Abu Dhabi, part of the Etihad Airways group of companies. 

Click here to read the full story.

Star Tissue Scores a Hat-trick in ISO Quality Standards.

After months of assessment, Star Tissue is proud to announce it has been awarded the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations by Alcumus ISOQAR.  Alcumus ISOQAR provides certification services that are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

This latest achievement reflects Star Tissue’s continued drive to manufacture quality hygiene paper products and customer care.   Having the three standards has set the company apart from its competitors and enables it to manufacture consistently high quality products.  Star Tissue has been awarded these certifications in recognition of its on-going commitment to quality management processes and high quality customer service.

The OHSAS 18001 accreditation has also helped create a safe and healthy working environment for all its staff.

First range of commercial automated robotic cleaning machine

The new TASKI Intellibot range of automatic robotic cleaning machines from Diversey Care is destined to transform floorcare, building care and facilities management by supporting new ways of working and delivering higher levels of efficiency, performance and value. The first fully-automated commercial cleaners available in the UK and Europe, these innovative robots clean floors “hands free”, leaving operatives to focus on other revenue-generating and value-added tasks. Advanced features include complete programming flexibility, remote management capability and performance metrics, and interconnectivity with the Internet of Clean, Diversey Care’s re-imagination of cleaning industry.

See Origin by esp at ISSA / Interclean

Based in Malvern, Worcestershire the company was formed in 1990 and introduced the Enigma brand of paper products to the industry.

As well as paper products, 2016 will see esp shift focus to include a wider range of dispensers. The first of these will be the Origin range of dispensers which will be available in Spring 2016. The entire Origin range will be on display at the ISSA/INTERCLEAN Show in Amsterdam.

Origin from esp is an all-encompassing group of dispensers, which includes economically priced system dispensers within an entry level washroom range.

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Chicopee to launch new website

Chicopee is aunching its new website on 1st April, with a BETA site launching three weeks before

The easy-to-navigate website has separate sections for each of the key segments – food service, building care, industrial, healthcare, automotive and aerospace – as well as having a handy product finder allowing customers to filter products by characteristics to select the best option for their application. The website also offers engaging video content; as well an updated news section and a distributor portal will be following in the coming months with personalised content including an image bank, segment brochures, technical datasheets and promotional material.