Thu, 23 May 2013
Diversey launches cost-effective floor care equipment
Published on 30 May, 2012 at 16:01 in News | Viewed times | 2 Comments
Diversey, a Sealed Air company, launched a range of Taski floor care equipment to meet the requirement of high traffic and extreme climatic conditions of the Asian market. The new line consisting of scrubber driers, single-disc machines, wet/dry vacuums and carpet care solutions have design and components to meet specific needs of various sectors, including
Kharagpur to outsource railway cleaning
Published on 30 May, 2012 at 15:47 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Kharagpur division of South Eastern Railway at Santragachi is planning to outsource on-board cleaning and hygiene of nine trains for a period of one year. Speaking to sources at SE Railway, the official said that the work pertains to en-route cleaning of trains. “All cleaning work related to coach interior, toilets, doorway and vestibule
GHMC to implement rainwater harvesting
Published on 30 May, 2012 at 15:47 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
To make potable water available to households, 1,500 rainwater harvesting structures are likely to be set up in each of the five zones of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The Zonal Commissioners are advised to expedite the bidding process, which will not only involve non-governmental organisations but also Residential Welfare Associations so that similar structures
Garbage collection drive
Published on 16 May, 2012 at 14:43 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
With the motive of reducing the amount of garbage generated in Pune’s civic ward, the Swach Seva Sahakari Sanstha (SWaCH) and Deccan Gymkhana Parisar Samiti (DGPS) announced a special drive to collect, reuse and recycle unwanted household items. As a part of the drive, residents from the ward can dump unwanted items into large bins
Vermop bags Innovation Award
Published on 15 May, 2012 at 16:48 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Germany based Vermop’s Mag system received the best innovation award at ISSA/Interclean 2012 in Amsterdam. Following close were Kärcher and Alpheios. The Mag System represents a new way of attaching mop covers to the holder. The Mag System uses magnetism to facilitate attachment of different mop types, which makes it a practical solution for today’s
Gojo launches hand hygiene solutions
Published on 15 May, 2012 at 16:46 in News | Viewed times | 5 Comments
Hand hygiene specialist Gojo has developed two new dispensing systems, representing the next generation in hand hygiene solutions, with the 700ml size being the smallest sealed dispenser available in market. Gojo products are supplied by Mumbai based Bluestream Manufacturing Services Pvt Ltd in India. The no-touch LTX – Lifetime Performance Dispenser in 1200 and 700ml
Electrolux new microfibre cloths
Published on 15 May, 2012 at 15:33 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Abecs system for laundering microfibre cloths and mops launched by Electrolux does away the risk of bacteria re-growth in the cloths. This not only extends the life of cloths and mops, but also saves energy. Abecs works via a positive charge in the final rinse cycle when laundering mops and cloths. Most bacteria have
EFS facility services acquires Dalkia India
The UAE-based EFS Facilities Services group has acquired FM service provider Dalkia India Pvt Ltd, a Veolia Group entity that manages more than 70 projects across 15 cities with a 2,500 strong workforce, providing MEP services to banks, hospitals, malls and multinationals companies. Dalkia India will now be part of the EFS Group, expanding the
Jhansi to outsource railway cleaning
Published on 15 May, 2012 at 15:27 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
North-Central Railway at Jhansi is planning to outsource mechanised cleaning, drying and pressing of bed roll items for AC coaches of Jhansi & Gwalior station. The frequency for washing bed sheets, pillow covers and face towels will be done on per trip basis. The dry cleaning of blanket will be done on a monthly basis
To kill or not to kill
Published on 15 May, 2012 at 14:39 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are at loggerheads over killing of rats. While the welfare board has raised voice against the act, the civic body believes killing rats is as an ideal solution. Rahul Shewale, the Chairman of the civic body’s standing committee, has said that it
