Maintenance supplies back issues from September 2005:
Show goes on, again.(EDITORIAL)
Sep 01, 2005; ... For the second time in the past four years, thousands will head to this year's ISSA/Interclean[R] show with a sense of grief as a result from another American tragedy. Some involved with this industry, directly affected by Hurricane Katrina, will stay home. Our thoughts and condolences are ...
Tornado Industries.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Tornado Industries welcomes Gary Navratil, president of GEN Products Marketing Company, Longwood, Florida, as their new manufacturer's rep for the state of Florida. In the late 1970s, Navratil started his Jan/San career as manager for a building service contracting ...
National Chemical Laboratories, Inc.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2005 ... National Chemical Laboratories, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan McElroy to the position of regional sales manager. McElroy is responsible for sales and distributor ...
Unger Enterprises, Inc.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Unger Enterprises, Inc. recently announced the addition of sales executive Bill Simpson as central regional sales manager. Simpson is responsible for all sales activities in south and central United States, including working with ...
CPAC.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2005 ... CPAC announces that Samuel P. (Sam) Waites has joined Cleaning Technologies Group (CTG), its commercial cleaning chemicals and hard goods business unit, as regional manager. He assumes responsibility for the training and development of CTG's nationwide network of distributor ...
ProTeam, Inc.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2005 ... ProTeam, Inc. is pleased to announce that Matthew M. Wood has recently been hired as president and chief operating officer (COO). Wood will oversee the daily sales and operations of the Boise manufacturer of commercial ...
Bunzl Distribution, Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Bunzl Distribution, Inc. recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SOFCO, a division of US Foodservice, based in New York State. The acquisition ...
Enviro-Solutions.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Enviro-Solutions is proud to announce that 18 of their products have been certified by Canada's Environmental Choice[M] Program (ECP-CCD-146, the criteria for hard surface cleaners). The ...
ISSA[R].(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2005 ... ISSA[R], the largest trade association for the professional cleaning industry, recently announced the signing of a formal alliance agreement with the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to promote the safety and health of workers in the cleaning industry. The new ...
Achieving high standards.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Rich Jarzabek, director of sales training for NSS Enterprises, Inc., was recently awarded the designation of Certified Sanitary Supply Professional (CSSP) by the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI). Jarzabek is one of only 12 individuals nationwide to hold this ...
10 things to do in Las Vegas (after the house cleans you out).(LightenUP!)
Sep 01, 2005 ... 1. Fremont Street Experience [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Where: 425 Freemont St. It's worth leaving the strip to reminisce of older days, especially when celebrating the City's 100th birthday. 2. Bellagio Fountains Where: 3600 Las Vegas ...
Looking for places that the Travel Channel doesn't advertise? Try these suggestions from Amanda G., a true Vegas devotee.(LightenUP!)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The Comedy Stop (Tropicana) $19.95/person Includes tax, 2 drinks, tip and seat. Best value in Vegas and some of the funniest comics I've ever heard. Absolutely hilarious! 52 Degrees (Mandalay Place) The best wine bar in America (and trust me, ...
OptiMA, Inc.(DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE)
Sep 01, 2005; ... The decision-makers at Massachusetts-based OptiMA, Inc. are in the minority among the Maintenance Supplies audience, but that is just fine with them. A few months back, I asked our readers if they thought the Internet was a viable source of selling product--a question in which 76 percent ...
Maintenance Supplies research.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Our monthly e-newsletters have provided readers--as well as the Maintenance Supplies staff--with valuable information regarding market trends, industry happenings and distribution as a whole. You can sign up to receive our free monthly e-newsletter at www.maintenancesuppliesmag.com. Your ...
Shifting the polymer paradigm: how floor finish R & D is keeping up with end-user demands.
Sep 01, 2005; ... For all intents and purposes, a floor finish is best summed up as a plastic coating applied to hard flooring in order to protect and extend its life, make it more aesthetically pleasing (shiny) and safer for patrons to walk on (slip resistant). What is not so well-known, at least among ...
Green and the Jan/San distributor: marketing and guiding a movement toward a healthier environment.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Little has been discussed about the impact Green Cleaning is having on Jan/San distributors--the people who are most directly involved with helping end-users implement Green Cleaning systems. Earlier this year, Enviro-Solutions, located Peterborough, Canada, a manufacturer of Green ...
Expanding capacity.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Businesses that rely on trucks for service calls and deliveries know it is practically impossible to anticipate when a truck will be out of service due to a breakdown, unexpected repair or an accident. It can be prohibitively expensive and impractical to continue paying for maintenance, ...
City never sleeps.(DISTRIBUTOR CASE STUDY)
Sep 01, 2005; ... City Group is a thriving janitorial supply and equipment business located in Jessup, MD, with a market reach that stretches across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and into many other states around the country. According to Rick Silber, customer service plays a critical role ...
DDi's Signature Capture.(WHAT'S NEW)
Sep 01, 2005 ... DDi's Signature Capture lets you digitally imprint proof-of-delivery signatures on your customers' paper invoices. You can collect signatures via Pocket-PC powered PDA devices and stationary ...
One-ply vs. two-ply: toilet tissue options go head-to-head for superior ply preference.
Sep 01, 2005; ... A familiarity with customer needs is a top objective at most service houses. Each customer has specific requests and demands to help grow their business and have patrons coming back for more. Even a small commodity item such as toilet tissue can affect your customer's client base. The ...
Improving productivity around daily cleaning.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Identify the problem To select the best products to effectively clean an entire building each day, it's important to know the building's cleaning needs. Aside from the simple fixes, trash pick-up and vacuuming, soils can be more complex issues. There are two basic types of ...
Keys to static control.
Sep 01, 2005; ... With estimates revealing that up to 80 percent of computer failures result from static electricity, and that--aided by static's magnetism--30 pounds of dirt and accompanying bacteria are retained annually in every 100 square yards of carpet, the static-reducing tools at the disposal of ...
25 quick tips for getting organized.(THE BUSINESS CENTER)
Sep 01, 2005; ... If you think of "Getting Organized" as a big project, think again. Organization is a skill and like any other skill it requires tools, principles and practice. In fact, being better organized, especially at work, can save you time and increase your productivity and effectiveness. Whether ...
Making industry shows work.(INSIDER'S VIEW)
Sep 01, 2005; ... As the upcoming ISSA/INTERCLEAN[R] show approaches, some start grumbling about the value of the show, the costs to attend and whether it still serves a purpose. It has been my experience that the value of going to this, and other, trade shows depends very much on the level of participation ...
ISSA/Interclean[R] 2005 convention exhibitors directory and new products.(Directory)
Sep 01, 2005 ... This year in Las Vegas, Nevada, the ISSA/Interclean convention expects high attendance and many opportunities for peer networking. Celebrating its 82nd year, the convention is the largest North American cleaning show. The show will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October ...
Issa/Interclean[R].(ISSA EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY)(Directory)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Las Vegas, 2005 Exhibitor List Las Vegas, Nevada Exhibitor listing as provided by the ISSA (9/15/2005) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A.R.P. Safety Products Booth: 658 Box 7048A St. Louis, MO 63177-7048 ...
Certified washroom cleaner.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Enviro-Solutions' ES 51C and 51 washroom cleaners with Envirocide odor eliminator have recently been certified "Green" by the Environmental Choice[M] Program--CCD 146. A safe and effective cleaner, it can be used as part of a daily maintenance program to clean urinals, toilets, floors ...
Professional brand.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Positive first impressions are made everyday, courtesy of the comprehensive Regency product line. From floor and carpet care to general purpose cleaners, restroom care to disinfectants and odor counteractants, Regency delivers cleaning solutions to your entire facility. Penetrate beyond ...
A line to call your own!
Sep 01, 2005 ... Vintage is a proprietary line of sanitary products and food service disposables manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications of the major brands on the market today. The line is available exclusively through RDA wholesalers: Cole Harford Co., Forman, Inc., HuffUnited Inc., ...
Easy dusting.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Walls and floors shine with the power of the glider. This duster makes short work of all cleaning jobs. A microfiber duster is framed in plastic to maintain a rigid work area and 360 degree swivel head. Dusters are available in 12-, 18- and 24-inch sizes, mounted on a 3-5-foot ...
Use it again and again.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Micro-Spun is a microfilament fabric that is lint-free, washable, highly absorbent, very durable and inexpensive. Micro-Spun will keep its soft feel even after numerous washes. Use it on windows for a streak-free cleaning or as a general duster ...
Product certification.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Enviro-Solutions now has five floor care products "Green" certified by the Environmental[M] Choice Program. Certification means the products are proven safer for users, building occupants and the environment and are as effective as traditional products. The five certified floor care ...
Heavy-duty ready.
Sep 01, 2005 ... B & G Equipment Company offers a poly molded, heavy-duty design Duraspray V tank at an economical price. Features include: funnel top design for ease of filling; braided reinforced hose with durable plastic valve and extension with pin-to-cone and fan spray tips ....
New offerings.
Sep 01, 2005 ... New 2005 catalog available. New products include mop buckets, dust pans, wet floor signs, janitor's carts, brushes and floor squeegees. Established in 1945, Carolina Mop is a full line manufacturer of American-made quality wet mops, including: cut-ends, screw ...
Apple sense.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Nilodor, Inc. introduces Fresh Apple as part of a complete Nilodor odor control system. The Fresh Apple system has the fragrance of a freshly picked apple. This now gives Nilodor five complete odor control systems to choose from: Nilium[TM] ...
Complete cleanup.
Sep 01, 2005 ... H & S Manufacturing, Inc. offers the HEP-AID II Body Fluid Disposal Kit. It is a complete kit, which provides efficient, safe and sanitary removal of blood and body fluid spills. When used according to ...
Best foot forward.
Sep 01, 2005 ... The BrilliantStep[TM], a quality logo mat, has extensive design capabilities. BrilliantStep[TM] is printed with a patented computer controlled dye-injection process. Microjets inject dye deep into the carpet resulting in higher clarity and photo-realistic quality at resolutions equivalent ...
Bath tissue and dispensing systems.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Wausau Paper's newly patented OptiCore[TM] bath tissue features a two-part core that when combined with coordinating Revolution[TM] and Dubl-Serv[R] dispensing systems ensures the maximum use of each tissue roll before advancing to the next roll. The high-capacity OptiCore[TM] bath tissue ...
A perfect choice.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Sky Systems Co. offers the Sky Perfect-Choice Automatic Aerosol Dispenser, an advanced environmentally-safe aerosol system for air freshening. It features an auto-light sensor; LED battery monitor; timer switch; spray intervals for five, 15 and 30 minutes; on/off/auto switch; security ...
Deep clean.
Sep 01, 2005 ... GRAFFITI-GONE! remover deep cleans the nooks and crannies in brick, block and concrete. This water-based, biodegradable "Super Soap" is safe and easy-to-use. Apply with sprayer, roller or brush. The thick liquid soaks into the surface texture to release even the ...
Group networking.
Sep 01, 2005 ... In business since 1983, THE UNITED GROUP connects its 300+ distributor members with 150+ preferred suppliers and together they service accounts across North America. The group targets four market segments: Janitorial/Sanitary, Food service, Industrial-Packaging and Safety. Member owners ...
Without chemicals.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) recently unveiled Thermal Accelerated Nano Crystal Sanitation, or TANCS, a remarkable new disinfection process that uses only water, heat and the patented TANCS technology to produce a clean, virtually germ-free surface without the ...
Stands behind its claims.
Sep 01, 2005 ... STERIFAB is labeled as a disinfectant, fungicide, deodorant, germicide, insecticide, sanitizer, viricide, mildewcide, bacteriostatic, fungistatic and funigiscide, Unlike other products that claim that their product inhibits the growth of mildew and fungus, STERIFAB is labeled as a ...
New product catalogue.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Marino's new catalogue includes hundreds of new products in the Commercial, Health Care, Food service, Industrial and Hospitality Industries. To receive a copy, please call ...
Less hassle.
Sep 01, 2005 ... DEMA now offers TITAN Warewash Dispensers. The new warewash dispenser has a number of electronic and programming features to help install the dispenser more quickly. It can be set-up in probe or probeless mode, depending on the installation requirements. The TITAN features a digital ...
New and improved.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Scott Paper recognizes the importance of identifying, understanding and addressing the needs of their customers. In the fall of 2005, the company's Away From Home (AFH) Division will unveil a new and improved Esteem Towel family. With better ...
Polished pads.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Scrubble[R] Products manufactures a complete line of floor maintenance pads for stripping, buffing, cleaning, polishing and high-speed burnishing. The pads are formulated with ...
New additions.
Sep 01, 2005 ... POP N' SHINE (shown below) Floor Finish Gloss Restorer renovates floor finish and restores maximum gloss. Selected polishing agents and cleaners help to remove scratches and scuffs while rejuvenating the floor to a brilliant luster. QWIK SCRUB Scrub & Recoat Cleaner is a heavy-duty, ...
Privilege guests.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Privilege[TM] linen-embossed dinner napkins from Cascades Tissue Group are a fine touch that clients will remember. Less expensive than linen napkins, they offer a comparable look and feel and require no cleaning or replacement costs. They can be used as premium dinner napkins, as well as ...
Redesigned ramp.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Link Mfg. has redesigned the LT30 mounted aluminum loading ramp, designed to load up automatic scrubbers. The length of the ramp was increased from 110-inches to 119-inches and now has the ability to be completely straight. This makes a great angle when using heavy or non-powered ...
Addition upgrade.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Yellow Sign Easy Clean-up[TM] is a bold new absorbent from XYNYTH that offers premium absorption performance with its unique [A.sub.3]Ch[R] technology. It quickly absorbs oil, grease, water, solvents and much more. [A.sub.3]Ch[R] effectively enhances the characteristics of recycled fiber ...
Prime private labeling.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Bunzl Distribution's Prime Source[R] Private Label provides the greatest selection of sizes and styles for high quality gloves in vinyl, latex, nitrile, poly, synthetic or anti-microbial materials. These gloves offer unsurpassed quality in barrier protection for janitorial and sanitary ...
Better traction and line of sight.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Clarke[R] offers productive floor maintenance with the Focus[TM] Rider Scrubber with iDrive[TM]. Designed with focus on operator comfort, ease of use and efficiency, the Focus Rider Scrubber also addresses the needs of the buyer by providing the highest productivity, employee satisfaction ...
Control odor and protect grout.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Hygolet offers a cost-effective way to control restroom odors while protecting tile and grout. HygoMat is a disposable restroom floor mat treated with a non-toxic antimicrobial agent. HygoMat fits under urinals or in front of commodes to capture urine spills, ...
Synergistic action.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Safe Step[R] Ice Melter is manufactured with a custom blending process that puts multiple ice melting ingredients on the granules. Safe Step melts ice and snow to below 0[degrees]F/-18[degrees]C and contains MG 104[R], an ice-melting catalyst that helps prevent refreezing up to 2-1/2 times ...
Get up!
Sep 01, 2005 ... Unger's FloodSucker Bulb Changer quickly and safely reaches high access light bulbs. The patented bulb changer expertly removes and replaces recessed floodlights and bulbs up to 300 watts and larger. Ideal for overhead use, the FloodSucker eliminates the use of a ladder to increase ...
Powerful and efficient.
Sep 01, 2005 ... U.S. Battery introduces the US 8VGCHC, eight-volt high capacity golf car battery. This newly-designed battery utilizes innovative design features including the patented SpeedCap[TM], Maxirib premium separators, Antinium[TM] grid metal formulation and advanced ...
Clearing lines.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Make drain maintenance easier with Consume[R] Drop-in-a-Drain. Place a single dose, water soluble packet on top of a drain or into a sink hole and add a little water. Non-pathogenic microorganisms within the packet go to work digesting high levels of organic waste, eliminating the buildup ...
Hydrogen peroxide powered.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Double-O-Seven Bullets offer a unique way to make ready-to-use cleaning products. They are activated when added to water, unleashing the cleaning power of hydrogen peroxide as it dissolves. The bullets make glass cleaner, general purpose cleaner and heavy-duty spray 'n wipe cleaner simply ...
Not just for water.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Did you know that the Big Badger Waterbroom is not just for water any more? With a slight modification, this versatile product can be used with an air compressor. The added ...
Save time and labor.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Stop touching grimy, sour, disgusting mops. With Ha-Ste's EasyTwist[TM] Wet Mops, simply place your foot on the high-impact head and untwist the handle. Saves labor costs by changing out four times faster than banded mops with traditional hardware. Built-in plastic attachment fits ...
Cleaning without disruption.
Sep 01, 2005 ... ProTeam has announced the launch of the QuietPRO[TM] Backpack Vacuum for hospitals, libraries and other locations where excellent performance with minimal sound disruption is a requirement. The QuietPRO offers patent-pending noise suppression technology and its two-speed motor ensures ...
One-stop shop.
Sep 01, 2005 ... The newest catalog from Zephyr is available. A distributor's one-stop source, the company offers: Mops-wet mops, dust mops, loop mops in a variety of configurations and fibers; Brooms-broomcorn or plastic bristles, upright, pushbrooms, whisk brooms; Brushes-all sizes, shapes, and bristle ...
Odor eliminator.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Thornell Corp. has helped customers in the veterinary, carpet cleaning and sports industries eliminate problematic odors safely and affordably since 1981. Odorcide 210 Concentrate eliminates odors on contact, is ...
Even cleans itself.
Sep 01, 2005 ... Eagle Power introduces the new SmartVac[TM] 24-inch battery operated vacuum and sweeper. With no cord to slow it down, the sound-sensitive SmartVac[TM] can clean up to 31,000 sq. ft./hr. The compact size allows it to vacuum congested areas, into workstations and even under tables and ...