Author: Jonny Sharp

Sybron, a leading supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality, is expanding operations with the opening of a second distribution centre in Stafford. After many years of operating from a single depot in Harlow, Essex, Sybron’s second distribution centre will strengthen service to its growing number of national customers, offering more efficient support to key areas such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Sheffield, Derby and Leeds. The Stafford depot is strategically located to increase delivery frequencies, minimise mileage and cut emissions and the carbon footprint of the business, in line with…

Save the date!  As the pinnacle awards for the cleaning and FM industry, Kimberly-Clark Professional is proud to announce the Golden Service Awards 2026 is open for entries and invites industry professionals to mark their diaries and get ready for the event to be held on Thursday 21 May 2026 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Now in its 34th year, the Golden Service Awards has become a beacon of recognition and pride. The biennial awards are one of the most prestigious events and sought-after accolades in the facilities management (FM) and cleaning industry across an increasing number of…

Multi award-winning office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has launched its annual fundraising event – now in its fifth year – in aid of The Hygiene Bank. The much-heralded fundraiser has established itself as a ‘must attend’ event  – attracting almost 200 guests each year – and raising an incredible £117,000 in its first four years. The showpiece event is being held on Thursday, 9 October, at 113 Chancery Lane, the Grade II listed home to the Law Society, in the heart of legal London. This year’s fundraiser takes on added significance as earlier this year London-based Cleanology was awarded…

With the help of their amazing distributor network, Robert Scott’s P-Wave® brand has now placed over one million of its NHS England branded urinal mats in men’s washrooms across the country, from pubs, offices and restaurants, to shopping malls and stadiums. “According to the Office for National Statistics there are over 25 million men in England and we estimate that at least a quarter use a urinal once a day, so our 30 day urinal screens are taking this essential health message – “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” – to many millions of men every day,” says…

Entrepreneurs Dominic Ponniah and Malcolm Hills, the CEO of office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology and the MD of Think FM respectively, have co-authored an open letter to PM Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy PM Angela Rayner and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds setting out strong opposition to key elements of the proposed Employment Rights Bill. The co-authors are convinced that the controversial Bill will have a devastating impact on the FM sector – and their grave concerns have been backed by some of the biggest names in facilities management. Collectively the 128 signatory companies represent £7 billion in UK…

“With no aerosols, propellants, or solvents – just fragrance – OurFresh 2.0 delivers a consistent, sophisticated scent for 30 days straight.” Robert Scott’s leading fragrance and air-freshening brand P-Wave® has added OurFresh 2.0 to its active air freshener range. “Say goodbye to leaks and lazy mist bursts, with our new professional 30-day battery-operated air freshener, designed to keep larger spaces invigoratingly fresh.” says P-Wave® Brand Manager Mark Wintle at Robert Scott. “With no aerosols, propellants, or solvents – just fragrance – OurFresh 2.0 delivers a consistent, sophisticated scent for 30 days straight.” Ideal for use in offices, bars, care homes,…

Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has taken significant steps to safeguard the long-term future of the business with the completion of a management buyout. The new, five-strong management team has collectively 70 years’ experience in the business and includes executive director, Kathryn Henwood; operations director, Bradley Henwood; business development director, Chris Henwood; sales & marketing director, George Mason; purchasing director, Mark Newson. The team all took leadership roles over two years ago, bringing fresh skills to evolve and drive the business forward. The company – based…

Cleanology, the multi-award winning South West London based office and commercial cleaning company, has rebranded in a bold and exciting live launch marked by the projection of its vibrant new logo against iconic landmarks in the capital. The dramatic unveiling – the last stage of a nine-month project conducted in consultation with customers, suppliers, staff and stakeholders – comes at a pivotal moment for the company as it enters its 25th year of trading with a record-breaking £2 million of new contracts being mobilised this month The rebrand launch – which was livestreamed on global social media platforms LinkedIn and…

P-Wave’s body awareness partnership with NHS England won the Marketing Campaign of the Year category at the 24th European Office Product Awards in Amsterdam in March 2025. “It is a real honour to be recognised alongside several strong contenders, for such prestigious Europe-wide awards, and in the important office products sector,” says P-Wave Brand Manager Mark Wintle at Robert Scott. “The other finalists included Essity, Lyreco Group and Pilot corporation, so for a smaller brand like P-Wave to win, demonstrates the power and reach of this important men’s health initiative.” Putting a focus on the washroom as a centre for…

A South East London commercial cleaning social enterprise which helps prison leavers rebuild their lives has launched a green initiative to drive recycling of bicycle inner tubes and tyres. NGB (No Going Back) CLEAN is ready to roll out the scheme across the country after learning that many of the discarded inner tubes and tyres dumped in office bike stores were being thrown out with general waste. NGB CLEAN launched their groundbreaking initiative – called ‘Ride, Recycle, Repeat’ – at The Ray Farringdon, the London headquarters of global social networking site, LinkedIn, on March 12. The social enterprise – based…