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Read MoreGolden Star’s William ‘Bill’ Gradinger Dies
It was recently announced that longtime cleaning industry professional, William “Bill” Gradinger, died on Aug. 29, 2024. He was 80. Gradinger was born in Pittsburg, KS, on Sept. 27, 1943. His parents were Harrison “Gale” Gradinger and Shirley Bell Saunders Gradinger. After graduation from Shawnee Mission North High School, Bill pursued higher education at the…
Read MoreArea Distributors Announces Acquisition
Area Distributors has announced its fifth acquisition since 2021. New Hill, NC-based Paragon Solutions, Inc., has sold certain assets to Area Distributors. “These assets include Paragon’s www.bottlesandfoamers.com business which supplies plastic containers and dispensing products to manufacturers and other customers throughout the United States,” according to a press release. “Paragon’s inventory will be relocated to Area’s Quincy, IL, distribution…
Read MoreQuestSpecialty Corporate Profile
QuestSpecialty Corporation provides over 400 specialty products for diverse industrial and commercial needs ensuring superior performance and consistent results. We create partnerships and deliver profitable programs for both brand and private label marketing strategies. Our facility is EPA registered pesticide manufacturer and approved for FDA OTC Drug production and labeling. We excel in branded marketing…
Read MoreFloor care operations without limits – NexSys® TPPL Bloc Batteries!
For a more flexible workflow, NexSys® TPPL batteries always beat gel batteries. NexSys® TPPL batteries are constructed with 99% pure lead plates, which are extremely thin, so more of them fit into the battery. More plates mean more power – up to 20% more power than the same sized conventional battery.
Read MoreSC Johnson Professional Opens Registration For Annual Happy Hands Contest
Registration for the SC Johnson Professional Happy Hands dispenser design contest is now open. The annual contest allows students in grades K-12 to explore their creative side while helping them understand the importance of regular hand washing and sanitizing in schools. The contest features two categories: elementary school (grades K-5) and middle/high school (grades 6-12). Each…
Read MoreCleaning Industry Pioneer And Museum Of Clean Founder Don Aslett Dies
The global cleaning industry is remembering Don Aslett, who died on Aug. 21, 2024, at 89. A longtime industry entrepreneur, businessman and founder of the Museum Of Clean (museumofclean.com), Aslett also authored 40 books and participated in scores of seminars, workshops, and TV appearances, with the latter including such national programs as Good Morning America,…
Read MoreCleaning Product Ingredients: A Little Bit Of Knowledge Will Boost Your Business
By Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a division of ISSA The cleaning industry plays a vital role in maintaining health and safety, ensuring that workplaces, public spaces, and homes are free from harmful pathogens and pollutants. Most people spend 90 percent of their time in built environments. However,…
Read MoreDistributor Private Labeling: Is A Private Label Program The Right Investment For Your Business?
By Matthew Mapus, VP, Marketing; and Carrie White, Marketing Content Specialist, both of Zenex International The number of available manufacture retail brand products on the market is substantial. There is no shortage of choices when it comes to cleaning chemicals, aerosol sprays, and industrial maintenance products in the market. Specialty automotive, industrial, and janitorial distributors…
Read MoreSteel City Strong: Colker Janitorial Supplies Celebrates 50 Years
By Harrell Kerkhoff Maintenance Sales News Magazine Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Colker Janitorial Supplies has been a fixture in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, for its entirety — starting as a supplier of natural sea sponges and chamois cloths and then transforming itself into a leading jan/san distributor for a variety of end-user…
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