Posts by Maintenance Sales News

By Mark Julo, Golden Star Vice President of Sales & Marketing  After recently experiencing a worldwide health crisis, and still dealing with the lingering effects of a global pandemic, properly defining the word “clean” has never been more important. The responsibility to not only determine how to define the word but also how to maintain…

By Scott Jarden, President of The Bullen Companies Congratulations to Maintenance Sales News for their 40 years in business! We have come a long way from the early 1980s to now. There have been so many changes and improvements in the last 40 years it is hard to decide where to start. Driven by technological…

By Linda Silverman, Executive Chairwoman, Maintex Maintenance Sales News requested I contribute an article on the cleaning industry’s achievements and what the future may hold. In pondering the request, I decided the best vantage point from my perspective was to turn back the clock to 1978 when I began my career in sales at Maintex,…

By John Barrett, ISSA Executive Director Congratulations to Maintenance Sales News on 40 years! This milestone is a testament to the publication’s longevity and our shared industry’s significance. At ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, we also celebrate a big milestone: our 100th anniversary. After a year-long celebration with our membership and in our own…

By Stephen Ashkin, The Ashkin Group The cleaning industry has evolved significantly over the years, with numerous achievements that have transformed it into a vital and dynamic sector. From its humble beginnings to its current state, the industry’s progress reflects society’s changing needs and technological advancements. Looking ahead, the future of the cleaning industry promises…

By Harrell Kerkhoff Maintenance Sales News Editor In celebration of Maintenance Sales News’ approaching 40th anniversary, I have taken on the task to list, from my own perspective, 10 key products/systems/trends that have made a positive impact on the cleaning industry over the past 40 years. The list does not specify brands, but rather focuses…

By Harrell Kerkhoff Maintenance Sales News Editor   Maintenance Sales News (MSN) — a trade publication committed to serving the jan/san and related industries — is celebrating its 40th anniversary. During this four-decade span, MSN has interviewed many distributors, manufacturers, and end-users alike, focusing on the latest in cleaning products, programs and services used in…