Sat, 19 May 2012
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 | 2 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
Bio-enzymes to restore masterpieces
Published on 8 May, 2012 at 11:59 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Researchers at the Institute of Heritage Restoration and the Polytechnic University (IRP) of Valencia, Spain, are now cleaning the 17th-century frescos using bio-enzymatic cleaners. The IRP researchers have found that these bio-enzymatic cleaners are able to clean works of art in a fast, specific and respectful way. Besides, these are nontoxic for the restorer and
Golden Peacock for Eureka Forbes
Published on 8 May, 2012 at 11:58 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Eureka Forbes has recently been honoured with the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility — 2012’ under Consumer Appliances category and Private Sector. The company’s remarkable innovations in CSR, particularly ‘EuroAble’ Call Centre, ‘Community Fulfilment’ and environmental initiatives carried by Eureka Forbes Institute of Environment have been recognised for the award. The Award
BSCs sought to clean coaches
Published on 8 May, 2012 at 11:58 in News | Viewed times | No Comments
Eastern Central Railway at Dhanbad is planning to outsource mechanised cleaning of coaches at the Barkakana and Singrauli Coaching depots for a period of three years. The work involves intensive mechanised cleaning inside the coaches, on the pits and platforms/yard lines at the depots. Vivek Mohan, Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer, says, “For every pit line/platform/yard
