Maintenance supplies back issues from September 2006:
New System.(Distributor Profile)
Sep 01, 2006 ... New System BY RICHARD DIPAOLO With uniqueness comes separation. It yields separation from the competitive pack, separation from duplication and separation from the norm. In the Jan/San industry, distributors have limited exclusivity, in terms of products and brand ...
PASSING THE BUCK.(Critical Issue Focus)
Sep 01, 2006 ... PASSING THE BUCK BY RUSSELL JENNINGS Handing down the rising costs of fuel and healthcare have become a necessity, but communicating them effectively comes through understanding. Passing on a price increase ... it's become a necessary evil in this day and ...
Solving the Riddles of Sanitizers and Disinfectants.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Solving the Riddles of Sanitizers and Disinfectants BY BOB ROETKER In the broad world of cleaning products, few subjects spur as much confusion as the differences between sanitizers and disinfectants. Both appear to eliminate germs and seem desirable products for a ...
A Closer Look at Jan/San Buying Groups.
Sep 01, 2006 ... A Closer Look at Jan/San Buying Groups BY DAWN SHOEMAKER Recent surveys indicate that buying groups are quite popular among distributors. And faced with more demanding, sophisticated customers as well as increased competition from a variety of conventional and ...
Microfibers: Making It Happen.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Microfibers: Making It Happen When the benefits are known, microfiber sells itself. BY JOHN LYNN Though prevalent in Europe now for more than 20 years, microfiber technology is still somewhat of a recent phenomenon in the U.S. And, while today it only ...
Specialized Cleaning: Potential Pitfalls of Multitasking.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Specialized Cleaning: Potential Pitfalls of Multitasking BY JIM HARRIS, SR. In cleaning -- as in healthcare and any number of other vital industries -- obtaining specific, high-quality results requires the focused attention of a well-trained staff. It is this reliance ...
The State of Manufacturer-Distributor Relations.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The State of Manufacturer-Distributor Relations BY WALTER DETHLEFSEN In the business world, nothing stays the same for very long. To survive and prosper, companies must anticipate and adapt to change, adjusting to realities that have replaced time-honored, but ...
Green market Pulse.(Green Market pulse)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Green market Pulse BY KEVIN GALLAGHER It's Green ...But Are You Sure? In 1989, Mobil Oil Company introduced a new line of plastic trash bags called Hefty. A significant part of their advertising campaign, to both introduce the products and grow market ...
Cause Marketing.(Insider's View)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Cause Marketing BY RICK SILBER A large and much-respected Jan/San distributorship in New England was looking for ways to expand its business. It advertised in various magazines and newsletters that it knew its local clients subscribed to and read. However, it was ...
The Industry and its Direction.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Industry and its Direction Richard DiPaolo, Editor If you are currently at the ISSA/Interclean[R] show, look around. What's going on in those booths, in that food court and in those aisles? Surely, if you're an industry veteran you could probably name quite a few ...
The industry and its direction.(EDITORIAL)
Sep 01, 2006; ... If you are currently at the ISSA/Interclean[R] show, look around. What's going on in those booths, in that food court and in those aisles? Surely, if you're an industry veteran you could probably name quite a few people and the companies they represent. But, what they are thinking and what ...
Clarke.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Clarke is pleased to introduce Clinton Lancaster as a new addition to the marketing staff, where he will serve as a marketing assistant. He will be responsible for an array of activities, including Web site ...
Pacific Floor Care.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Pacific Floor Care is pleased to announce that Danielle Fields has been promoted to manager, sales support from her previous position of customer service supervisor. This promotion recognizes Fields' involvement and important contributions in supporting Pacific's sales managers and field ...
Harald Gosebruch, CEO of The Hako Group.(PEOPLE)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Harald Gosebruch, CEO of The Hako Group, recently announced the appointment of Rudi Gutmann as president and CEO of Minuteman International, Inc. and ...
The ISSA Foundation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The ISSA Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of its University of Industrial Distribution (UID) scholarship program. Under the program, which was initiated last year, the foundation pays the full individual tuition for up to five worthy candidates to attend a four-day ...
eCommerce Industries, Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... eCommerce Industries, Inc. (EC[I.sup.2]) recently announced that Insight Venture Partners has acquired majority ownership of the company. The investment occurred at the same time as the company closed an acquisition of Britannia, Inc., one of the largest providers of ...
New York State Office of General Services.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has published the final version of its Green Cleaning Procurement Specifications and Guidelines for Schools as required by Chapter 548 of the Laws of New York. The purpose of the specifications is to provide direction and guidance to all ...
The United Group.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... THE UNITED GROUP announces its National Conference will take place March 15-17, 2007 at the Gaylord Texan[TM] Resort & Convention Center on Lake Grapevine, near Dallas. At the event, the Stockholder Members and Preferred Suppliers of the group will take ...
IPC Eagle.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... IPC Eagle (formerly Eagle Power) will attend the ISSA show this year with a new look and as a new company. IPC Eagle has completed its transition and separation from the Interpump ...
Advantage Marketing Associates.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Advantage Marketing Associates (AMA) recently announced the launch of a new Web site. The new Web site is designed for easy navigation and is all encompassing, including information about ...
Top Ten things to do and see in Chicago.(Lighten UP!)
Sep 01, 2006 ... While you're in the Windy City during ISSA, enjoy these top tourist attractions. 1. Lincoln Park The city's largest and longest park, Lincoln Park is located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. It has a world-class zoo, a botanical conservatory, two museums, a golf ...
Maintenance Supplies research.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Always looking for fresh ideas and delivering credible features, the Maintenance Supplies staff is committed to offering the best possible editorial to help you grow profits and foster relations with customers and vendors. Connecting with readers on industry issues and cleaning trends is ...
New System.(DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE)
Sep 01, 2006; ... With uniqueness comes separation. It yields separation from the competitive pack, separation from duplication and separation from the norm. In the Jan/San industry, distributors have limited exclusivity, in terms of products and brand names. Missouri-based New System has recognized this ...
Passing the buck: handing down the rising costs of fuel and healthcare have become a necessity, but communicating them effectively comes through understanding.(CRITICAL ISSUE FOCUS)
Sep 01, 2006; ... Passing on a price increase ... it's become a necessary evil in this day and age. Suppliers hate to do it, distributors hate to do it and end-users surely hate to bear the brunt of it. But lately, price increases have become a phenomenon that many are finding difficult to pass on and yet ...
Solving the riddles of sanitizers and disinfectants.
Sep 01, 2006; ... In the broad world of cleaning products, few subjects spur as much confusion as the differences between sanitizers and disinfectants. Both appear to eliminate germs and seem desirable products for a janitorial worker to use. For janitorial workers and the individuals who purchase their ...
A closer look at Jan/San buying groups.
Sep 01, 2006; ... Recent surveys indicate that buying groups are quite popular among distributors. And faced with more demanding, sophisticated customers as well as increased competition from a variety of conventional and nontraditional sources, it is likely that many more will join the buying group ...
Microfibers: making it happen; When the benefits are known, microfiber sells itself.
Sep 01, 2006; ... Though prevalent in Europe now for more than 20 years, microfiber technology is still somewhat of a recent phenomenon in the U.S. And, while today it only represents a small percentage of most manufacturers' overall sales, it has, however, taken off as of late. Thanks in part to the ...
Specialized cleaning: potential pitfalls of multitasking.
Sep 01, 2006; ... <Pre> " ... We are working longer and harder than ever. Some of that is certainly due to the increasing complexity of our society, but some of that may have to do with the inefficiencies of multitasking." --Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN medical correspondent. </Pre> In cleaning--as in ...
The state of manufacturer-distributor relations.(THE BUSINESS CENTER)
Sep 01, 2006; ... In the business world, nothing stays the same for very long. To survive and prosper, companies must anticipate and adapt to change, adjusting to realities that have replaced time-honored, but outdated procedures. The sales and distribution of maintenance supplies is widely considered a ...
It's green ... but are you sure?(Green Market Pulse)
Sep 01, 2006; ... In 1989, Mobil Oil Company introduced a new line of plastic trash bags called Hefty. A significant part of their advertising campaign, to both introduce the products and grow market share, was to call the trash can liners "degradable." According to the company, the liners had a special ...
Cause marketing.(INSIDER'S VIEW)
Sep 01, 2006; ... A large and much-respected Jan/San distributorship in New England was looking for ways to expand its business. It advertised in various magazines and newsletters that it knew its local clients subscribed to and read. However, it was looking for a new marketing approach, one that would make ...
ISSA/Interclean[R].(ISSA EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY)(Directory)
Sep 01, 2006 ... Chicago 2006 Exhibitor List Chicago, Illinois Show Dates: October 5-7 Exhibitor listing as provided by the ISSA (8/15/2006) Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) Booth: 2478 931 Monroe Dr., N.E. ...
Addition upgrade.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Yellow Sign Easy Clean-up[TM] is a bold 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 ...
Smart choice.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Whittaker Systems' SmartCare[R] chemistry line now includes three new daily spotting agents--CRYSTAL RED STAIN[R] PLUS spotting agent for coffee and red food coloring spots; CRYSTAL ODOR PRO[R] organic stain remover for healthcare spots, such as urine; and soy oil-based CRYSTAL[TM] OIL & ...
Profitable vertical market.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Animal facility maintenance is a growing market with minimal competitors. Brulin & Company, Inc. has a maintenance program that facility managers cannot resist, allowing Brulin distributors to tap into this profitable market. Brulin has a unique safer solution. A canine parvo effective ...
New fixture to lineup.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Yukon[TM] ceramic Waterless urinal is the newest fixture to join the company's No-Flush urinal lineup. Waterless Co. now offers the largest urinal selection in high performance composites and ceramic urinals in the industry. As the originator of non-water using urinals, Waterless Co ....
Do it brushless.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The BR 750 Cylindrical Brush Scrubber from Tornado Industries is an unbeatable walk-behind machine for cleaning large areas in schools, warehouses and office buildings. With rotation speeds of 1,500 rpm, the BR 750 can be used to clean all kinds of hard surface floors: quarry tiles, rubber ...
Cut out contamination.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Reduce the occurrence of cross contamination and the associated cost of treating hospital acquired infections by implementing the BIOMOP Hygienic Dust Control System. BIOMOP Hygienic sheets attract dirt and dust by means of a short-life electrostatic charge. The ...
Complete kit.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Nilodor, Inc. offers new Chute and Dumpster maintenance kit. This kit comes complete with one gallon of Chute and Dumpster concentrated cleaner, with odor neutralizer, one proportioning bottle with a hose-spray applicator and 1-8 lb. container of odor control granules, ...
Private label pioneers.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Established in 1961, CPC Aeroscience, also known as Chemical Packaging Corporation, is a family-owned and operated business. CPC Aeroscience pioneered private label aerosol products and has customers in over 40 states and throughout the world. With three North ...
MAGNET MISER.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Magnet Clean Co.'s MAGNETIC MISER will save you money every time you vacuum. Nothing protects your cleaning equipment for so little investment than Magnet Clean. It picks up those demon metal ...
Eliminate carryover.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Hydro Systems proudly introduces the QDV Series System, offering a unique way to dispense an array of automatically diluted solutions into spray bottles, buckets and other containers, eliminating the possibility of chemical carryover. The QDV Series is ideal in numerous markets, ...
Broom with brawn.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Scrubble[R] black crimped polypropylene brooms are durable and long-wearing. Water, oils and most solvents do not affect the broom's synthetic fiber. The ...
Prespray the Green way.
Sep 01, 2006 ... To reduce the impact carpet cleaning has on the environment, many carpet cleaning workers prespray carpets and then rinse with pure water. Now, Enviro-Solutions makes prespraying even safer with Green-certified ES88 Spot and Stain Remover, ES 87 Extraction Cleaner and ES 71 Super H202 ...
Touch with confidence.
Sep 01, 2006 ... HYSO, the latest innovation in restroom hygiene, is the ultimate solution to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria acquired from contaminated door handles. HYSO kills 99 percent of germs on contact when the ...
Power of bleach.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Hospital Specialty Company introduces ChloroScent Urinal Deodorizer, a new alternative to traditional urinal screens and blocks. ChloroScent dispenses bleach with each flush to help breakdown uric salts and leave the base and throat of the urinal clean and odor-free. The patented formula ...
Web-based training.
Sep 01, 2006 ... DDi System, a premier provider of distribution software, is now offering personalized Web-based training. Spend two hours interacting one-on-one with a DDi System support expert. Work directly on the topics that are important for your specific business needs ....
No chemicals needed.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Mr. Clean Magic Eraser[TM] efficiently removes scuffs and marks from walls and other non-finished surfaces, without the use of cleaning chemicals. The innovative cleaning material penetrates surface grooves to clean trapped dirt, saving money on expensive maintenance work like ...
Just the right size.
Sep 01, 2006 ... With a 14-inch plated steel frame, these floor squeegees are perfect for narrow and hard-to-reach areas. These floor squeegees are manufactured with 16-gauge steel and any type of ...
Keeps air clean.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Soap Free[R] Procyon[R] Tile, Grout, & Stone Cleaner has been tested. Procyon far exceeds Green Seal[R] GS-37 standards. Just ask the company for all of their endorsements. It is the fastest growing door opener today in our industry. Their product will not ...
Get the message across.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Radal Technology will be launching SpeechPOD--the industry's first user-programmable speech messaging unit at ISSA. This state-of-the art battery or externally powered user-programmable unit can provide a fast, easily configured, economical means of providing localised voice messaging ....
Logical solutions.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The Green Logic brand symbolizes biotechnology chemistry providing safer, effective, environmentally-preferable solutions to a wide range of cleaning challenges. Core's new Green Logic Floor Care System was designed to help control the health and ecological concerns that ...
Red means green.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Sanitaire, with Arm & Hammer, introduces a new line of vacuum bags that eliminate odors caused by mold, bacteria and fungi. In addition, they capture fine dust particles, improving air quality. This new technology ...
Announcing FreezGard[R].
Sep 01, 2006 ... North American Salt Company proudly introduces FreezGard Mag Chloride Ice Melter Crystals. Melting ice and snow at temperatures as low as -25[degrees]F/-32[degrees]C, the unique crystal shape means ...
Stuck on mopping.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Unger Enterprises offers its new microfiber SmartColor Velcro Mop. Ideal for single-use applications and damp or pre-moistened mopping, the SmartColor Velcro Mop features high density looped pile for streak-free results and extreme durability through 500 wash cycles. Made of 100 percent ...
Get the grip.
Sep 01, 2006 ... From the company that brought you the speeds[R] microfiber cleaning system, Jones Companies now introduces a new addition to the line--speeds grip. This durable pad grips firmly to a speeds frame, allowing for hands-free use. The pad is highly absorbent, covers a large surface area and ...
Big performance in a small package.
Sep 01, 2006 ... ProTeam has announced the launch of the Super QuarterVac[TM]--providing the power of the Super CoachVac in a compact package. The Super QuarterVac[TM] comes standard with Four Level Filtration[R] that captures 99.9 percent of dust, pollen, bacteria and other particulates measuring one ...
Electronic roll towel system.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Wausau Paper has enhanced the Wave'n Dry[R] electronic towel dispenser to improve performance. The Wave'n Dry[R] features quieter dispensing, a relocated sensor for flexible installation and a new battery ...
Out of site.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Cascades Tissue Group's Commercial & Industrial division is proud to present its new Web site, www.cascades.com/tissuegroup. This highly interactive site gives you access to Cascades' comprehensive catalogue of products by region and enables you to find the products you ...
Easy on, easy off.
Sep 01, 2006 ... 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 ...
Cling-on.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The O'Dell Corporation's latest innovation is their MicroCling dust mop series. MicroCling products are manufactured from yarn composed of an intimate blend of premium conventional fibers and synthetic microfibers. The increased yarn surface area and the static properties of MicroCling ...
Color-coded pail.
Sep 01, 2006 ... The color-coded pail from Remco Products has a three-gallon capacity and is designed to withstand harsh chemicals and heat without losing its shape or rigidity. From the Vikan hygiene system[R], the polypropylene pail is constructed of FDA-approved ...
BioRenewables product line.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. offers BioRenewables, an innovative product line based on ingredients derived from agricultural and forestry materials, such as soy, corn and coconut. The line includes a 72 percent biobased multi-purpose cleaner, a ...
Adjustable performance.
Sep 01, 2006 ... Minuteman International, Inc. introduces the Lumina[TM] 28 Battery Burnisher. Engineered for exceptional performance, Lumina[TM] 28 Battery Burnisher utilizes a 2.5 H.P. pad drive motor and a transaxle drive system. This low profile machine is ergonomically-designed to be ...
Lift off!
Sep 01, 2006 ... Link Manufacturing's CL400 Lift mounts easily inside the back doors of the Sprinter van and certain box-trucks. The lift can be configured with a basket or customized for your application. The basket ...