By Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association
The coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the cleaning industry. Essential for keeping spaces including hospitals, care homes, food retailers, public transport and now offices clean and safe, the sector and the […]
As the lockdown in the UK begins to lift, organisations need to clean and keep clean offices, shops, and all other public spaces. The advice from the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is to be cautious of extraordinary claims for products – “if it sounds too good to be true, it pro […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requesting it investigate possible profiteering by unscrupulous organisations capitalising on the exceptional demand for cleaning and hygiene products.
The CHSA has requested the invest […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has written to the Health Secretary, The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, asking employees of manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products be eligible for priority testing for the coronavirus
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is warning all buyers of cleaning and hygiene products to beware of unscrupulous profiteers capitalising on the unprecedented demand for these products.
New companies have been set up to buy and sell on products like hand and surface sanitis […]
The Coronavirus is having a significant impact on the cleaning and hygiene industry. May’s newsletter contains more information.
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Now in week four, the lock down is affecting all of us.
To represent you effectively we need to understand the impact on your business. Please click he […]
Despite having to cancel its annual charity Gala Ball, which was to take place in April, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Associatio […]
In a little silver lining to the enormous challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Associat […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), is saying a heartfelt thank you to Linda Belcher who has stepped down […]
Following discussion, the Government has confirmed those involved in the production and distributors of cleaning an […]
This is an incredibly challenging time for everyone, including the young people who were taking important ex […]
In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, we have taken the decision to postpone the CHSA Gala Ball.
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Seeking our 2020 undergraduate scholars and business continuity in the face of Covid-19. News from the CHSA in Ma […]
Don’t miss out! Tell your employees about this great opportunity for their children.
‘Would be students’, who […]
Our Standards, Your Guarantee
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Our Standards. Your Guarantee
Members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Manufacturing a […]
Spotlighting our members in our 2020 advert and the CSSA Innovation Showcase Dragon’s Den is taking place next week.
News fro […]
Focusing attention on its work to maintain standards in the industry, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s […]
New leadership, expanding Accreditation Schemes with a reputation for safeguarding standards in the sector, taking the lead on the c […]
Stephen Harrison, Immediate Past Chairman and Vice President of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA […]
Our November newsletter features a review of our immediate past Chairman, Stephen Harrison’s achievements and our new Chairman, Lorcan Mekitarian’s plans for the forthcoming year.
Click here to read the full November newsletter.
“Being an Accredited member of the CHSA’s Sack Scheme has helped us grow our business. It’ […]
First annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress report published.
The commitment calls on co […]
Setting out his agenda for his tenure as Chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, Lorcan Mekitarian, Sales Director […]
After five years leading the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), Stephen Harrison, Managing Director of […]
Buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can be certain they get what they pay for thanks to the Cleaning & Hygiene Supplie […]
The hunt for the industry’s most innovative products, services and initiatives is on!
The Cleaning Support Servi […]
Determined to reduce waste and increase recycling and reuse of plastics, Bunzl Cleaning […]
Diversey’s vision is a healthy and safe world. Its mission is to protect and care for people every day by pioneering f […]
The deadline for the Golden Services Awards is looming and 10 questions with the Accreditation Scheme Inspector, Martin Yates, in Tom […]
Evans Vanodine has been developing and manufacturing consistent, efficient and cost-effective cleaning and hygiene pr […]
Two talented and hard-working young people – Maisey Woodisse and Timothy Young – have been named as the recipient […]
Vectair Systems is a world-renowned innovator, manufacturer and supplier of aircare and hygiene products serving a number of sectors worl […]
Two dominant messages emerged from the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) conference on plastics. Fi […]
The deadline for applications for our CHSA bursary is 28 June. Act now to make sure a young person you know doesn’t […]
Run by its members for its members, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers’ Association (CHSA) represents the majority of the UK’s major manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products in the ‘away from home’ market.
On their behalf, the Association has a long-standing commi […]
Robert Scott is probably best known for making mops. Half a million of them every week to create a staggering 26 mill […]
Members and sponsors of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), together with their guests, raised over £ […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is hosting a conference on Thursday 13 June at the National Space Centre, Leicester.
Hearing from waste management experts spanning collection to recycling, delegates will gain the insight and understanding they need to address the challenge […]
RPC bpi recycled products, a division of RPC bpi group, has been making refuse sacks since the early 1970s.
“We are at the […]
The Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Services Awards 2020 has been launched, with new headline sponsor the Cleaning & Hygiene Sup […]
Celebrating its 35th anniversary last year, Cromwell Polythene was established in October 1983. Today the business employs 37 people and ha […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has launched the search for its 2019 Undergraduate Scholars; […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has announced its intention to ensure all distributor me […]
“Plastic is embedded in every part of the cleaning and hygiene supply chain, from the manufacture of plastic sacks and the bottles containing cleaning chemicals to the packaging of individual products. This is why we have come together to address the challenge – an effective solution is only pos […]
DJB is a family run cleaning and hygiene distributor, headed up by Dave and Lin Bruce.
Lin started the business in […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is to spread the word about its Accreditation Schemes at the Cleaning […]
This and other news from the CHSA in January.
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Jangro is the largest network of independent janitorial distri […]
2018 Inspection Results Prove Exceptional Conformance
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) analysis […]
In recognition of his years of service to the CHSA, Jeff Bell was pre […]
The nearly £10,000 raised through the generosity of CHSA […]
The results from the 2018 audits of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accred […]
Book for the 2019 Gala Ball and taking the initiative with plastics. News from the CHSA in November.
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YPO, the UK’s largest public sector buying and procurement organization, has joined the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers As […]
YPO joins CHSA as Accredited Distributor. This and other news fro the CHSA in October.
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Members of the cleaning industry have raised over £1,500 at the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) annual Pro-Am Golf […]
After many years of service, former Chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) and recently retired Managing Direc […]
Recognising Jeff Bell’s years of service and Krupa Solanki and Ellie Walker announced as successful applicants for 2018 Bursary.
This and other news in our September newsletter.
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Two talented and hard-working young people – Krupa Solanki and Ellie Walker – have been named as the recipients o […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) annual Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament, taking place on Th […]
Plan for change: the message from our event at the House of Commons.
This, the election of two new representatives to our governing Council and other news in our July newsletter.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional was re-elected and RPC bpi recycled products elected onto the CHSA Council at the AGM held at the Ho […]
‘Plan for change’ was the message from Jon Purdy, EMEA Director of Customer Experience at Kimberly-Clark, and Lord Jon Mendelsohn, form […]
Members and sponsors of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), together with their guests, raised £8,400 at the Associ […]
Children of employees of CHSA members eligible to apply
If the children of your employees are heading to […]
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At least two new bursaries to be awarded every year for five years!
The Cleaning & H […]
Stephen Harrison records dedication on the master copies
The £14,000 raised for the Royal Nati […]
Stephen Kerr MP has agreed to act as an unpaid Parliamentary Adviser to the Cleaning & Hygiene […]
Over 140 cleaning industry professionals gathered at the Brewery in London for the final of the CSSA and CHSA Innovation Showcase and saw […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) annual Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament, taking place on Thur […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) will spread the word about its Accreditation Schemes at the Manchester Cleaning Show (11-12 April), joining the British Cleaning Council (BCC) on its stand.
Stephen Harrison, Chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association said: “Ou […]
In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), founder and former chairman of Polaris Plastics, David Garcia, has been elected Vice President of the CHSA.
David has been an active member of the CHSA for many years. He is currently servin […]
Analysis of Scheme Performance in 2017 shows members achieve high levels of conformance while more products audited than ever before
Following the introduction in January 2017 of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accreditation Scheme for Distributors, the CHSA audited more pro […]
Encouraging CHSA members to celebrate their innovation and enter
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is very proud to sponsor the CSSA’s inaugural Innovation Showcase, established to celebrate the innovation that abounds in the cleaning industry, and is encouraging its members t […]
Proud to sponsor the CSSA Innovation Showcase and last few places at the Gala Ball. News from the CHSA.
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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is very proud to have raised £14,000 to donate to the Chai […]
“We were one of the original members of the Accreditation Scheme for Industrial Cotton Mops,” explained Vernon Holmes, Vice Chairman of Scot Young Research. “It mattered to us that our customers knew we sold a quality product and the CHSA’s certification provided independent verification.”
Providing feedback on their motivation for membership, members of the CHSA Accreditation Schemes for Distributors, Soft Tissue, Plastic Refuse Sacks and Industrial Cotton Mops universally cited their commitment to standards. They acknowledged the success of the CHSA in sustaining standards, in part […]
The 2018 Gala Ball, taking place on 11 May, is moving to a new venue, the Belfry Hotel & Resort, at Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands.
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Standards are at the heart of the CHSA, every member signing up to our rigorous Code of Practice.
Our Accreditation Schemes for distributors and manufacturers of soft tissue, plastic refuse sacks and industrial cotton mops mean buyers of these products can be certain ‘what’s on the box is wha […]
£3,900 raised for RNIB at CHSA’s Tenth Annual Golf Tournament for RNIB.
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CHSA has now raised an impressive total of £14,000 this year
The CHSA’s tenth annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament raised £3,900 for the Chairman’s charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), thanks to the generosity of CHSA members and their guests. Combining this with […]
Membership of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes has increased as distributors joining the Accredited Distributors Scheme demand conformance from their suppliers.
The CHSA’s Accredited Distributor Scheme was launched in Janu […]
Winners of the 2017 Undergraduate Bursary Announced and a call to report products issues found in the market.
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Three talented and hard-working young people – Lauren Moss, Lewis Baron and Chloe Campbell-Hamilton – have been n […]
New Members Elected to CHSA Council and van stickers available for Accredited Distributors.
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Deadline for CHSA Bursary is 30 June; details of 2017 Golf Day on 7 Sept now available: news from the CHSA in June.
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Almost £10,000 raised for RNIB by generous CHSA members and guests
Members and sponsors of the Cleaning & Hygi […]
We’re advertising in the cleaning and hygiene trade media, promoting the benefits of our rigorously audited Accreditation Schemes, on behalf of our members.
“Be certain what’s on the box is what’s in the box: buy from CHSA Accredited Distributors, specify CHSA Accredited products.”
Make the most of your CHSA membership: shout about it on your vans. News from the CHSA in May.
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Lee Sharpe to join us on our Golf Day: news from the CHSA in April
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Near perfect compliance … and a huge thank you to our members: news from the CHSA in March
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Buying from CHSA Accreditation Scheme members is the only way to be certain ‘what’s on the box is in the box’
Ana […]
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Following the successful re-introduction of its Undergraduate Bursary, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has ex […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is this year celebrating the 20th annivers […]
Looking forward to 2017!
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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) will be spreading the word about its Accreditation Schemes at the Cleaning Show, joining the British Cleaning Council (BCC) on stand number B30.
Stephen Harrison, Chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association said: “We’re deligh […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is adding to its three Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes with the launch of a new Accreditation Scheme for Distributors.
Book your plan now at our Gala Ball!
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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is delighted to announce it has signed up as a Champion of the inaugural CSSA Awards.
The CSSA Awards have been developed to recognize everything that shines within the UK cleaning sector – great products, great systems, great contractors […]
Exhibiting at the Local Government Procurement Expo, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) called on procurers of […]
The CHSA Golf Day raised a record breaking £6,500!
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In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the cleaning industry and the Cleani […]
One of the highlights of the cleaning industry calendar, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers’ Association’s (CHSA) annual Golf Day, which took place in Oulton Hall, Yorkshire, raised a record breaking £6,500 for the Chairman’s charity, Helping Treat Cancer Together.
The evening dinner was […]
One of the highlights of the cleaning industry calendar, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers’ Association’s (CHSA) annual […]
The Panel managing the CHSA’s Accreditation Scheme for Plastic Refuse Sacks has voted t […]
Adam Jackson wins CHSA Scholarship and one month to go to our annual Golf Day!
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Talented young Adam Jackson, the son of Helen Jackson who works for Deb Ltd has been awarded the Cleaning […]
The National Procurement Service for Wales (NPS) has called on the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) and its Independent Inspector to support its Refuse Sack Tender Process.
As part of the NPS tender evaluation process, the CHSA’s Independent Inspector, Martin Yates, tested sa […]
Members and sponsors of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) raised £8,300 at its Annual Gala Ball for the Chairman’s Charity, The Helping Treat Cancer Together Committee.
“Raising money for charity is at the heart of our ethos,” explained Stephen Harrison, Chairman of t […]
REACH, the CHSA Scholarship and a Golf Day with a difference!
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Labels that state an approximate length, width, count or weight cannot be trusted according to the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers’ Association (CHSA). The only way buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can guarantee they get what they pay for is to buy product stamped with the Marque of the CH […]
REACH is a business-critical issue for companies in the cleaning and hygiene sector. In force now, the regulation places new responsibilities on the users of cleaning chemicals and increases the burden of data management on the supply chain.
To help businesses in the sector adapt and respond the […]
Distributors and contract cleaners to find out what they need to know at June conference
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REACH is a business-critical issue for companies in the cleaning and hygiene sector. In force now, the regulation plac […]
Martin Yates is the CHSA’s Independent Inspector. He audits Accreditation Scheme members, making sure they comply with the requirements of the Scheme of which they are a member.
He is also responsible for auditing applicants to the relevant Scheme, making sure they comply prior to being accepte […]
The CHSA and the British Association for Chemical Specialities (BACS) are providing a conference on the business-critical issue of REACH.
The conference is taking place on Tuesday 21 June at the Lea Marston Hotel, Haunch Lane, Lea Marston, West Midlands, B76 0BY.
More details will be publi […]
Winning candidate to receive £4,500 for books and expenses
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And now it has one! The 6th & 7th April 2016 Manchester Cleaning Show will be a long awaited event, held appropriately enough at the modern Event City venue, Manchester.
The much vaunted Northern Powerhouse embodies the […]
Taking place on May 20th this year, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) annual Charity Gala Ball, which is already almost a complete sell-out, is a perfect opportunity for organisations who wish to engage with manufacturers and distributors of cleaning and hygiene products.
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In 2015 the Cleaning & Hygiene […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) new website is now live.
Run by its members for its members the CHSA represents all the major manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning and hygiene products into the UK and Ireland. The new website clearly communicates the CHSA […]
Explaining why distributor M60 Cleaning Supplies Ltd joined the CHSA in June this year Mike Gould said: “We want to be absolutely sure we get what we pay for and I know I can trust CHSA approved product.
“There are rogue companies in the industry selling product cheaply which turns out to be […]
Members and sponsors of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) have raised £8,500 in 2015 for the Chairman’s Charity, The Helping Treat Cancer Together Committee.
“We’re very proud to raise money for charity and each year we pick a charity with which there is a personal co […]
One of the highlights of calendar, the Cleaning & Hyg […]
Explaining why they joined the CHSA they said: “Established in 1973, Gremer is a family run business specialising in the supply of janitorial products to leading companies throughout the UK. Over a number of years the CHSA has set the standards for soft tissue and paper products, polythene sacks a […]
Almost fourteen years after beginning business as a Kent-based supplier of consumables to London and the South East, Mayflower Washroom Solutions is now a national business with over 100 employees, two operating divisions, Six Regional Distribution Centres and a central head office.
We asked them w […]
The announcement of our new Scholarship Scheme, designed to increase access to higher education for the sons and daughters of our members’ employees, has been featured in The CleanZine.
Applications are being sought from now (closing date 30th June 2016) with the first Scholarship commencing in Sep […]
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has established a new Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme open to the children of CHSA members’ employees. Applications are being sought from now (closing date 30th June 2016) with the first Scholarship commencing in September 2016.
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The CHSA has signed up as a silver sponsor of the Golden Services Awards. Read all about it in the June issue of Tomo […]
The CleanZine has featured our Silver Sponsorship of the Golden Services Awards.
As Chairman of the CHSA and Managing Director of Harrison Wipes explained: “Our members supply the contract cleaners and in-house cleaning teams whose professionalism will be celebrated at the Awards. Spons […]
The Cleaning & Hygi […]
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John Wells PGA Golf Pro will be running the following […]
The advertisements for the Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes have appeared in the May issue of Cleaning & Maintenance and the April / May issue of Cleaning Matters.
The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the Schemes amongst contract cleaners, local authorities and othe […]
Determined to continue driving up […]
Cleaning Matters spent a day with Martin Yates, independent auditor at the Cleaning & hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), to find out what bus […]
Tickets are selling fast for our annual black tie Charity Ball on Friday 29 May; only 10 of the 140 places are still available.
Email the […]
Voluntary participation takes time and energy. It shows a real commitment to the aims of the organisation, as panel members of our Ma […]
The Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes guarantee three things to buyers of the products stamped with the Scheme marque:
The Cleaning Show is taking place now (10-12 March) at the ExCel.
Harrison Wipes will be exhibiting at The Cleaning Show, Stand No. C20. Visitors t […]
A revolutionary new refuse sack system is on the way from Polaris Plastics.
Wi […]
The February sun shone on PHS Direct’s annual tree planting event in the National Forest, but […]
No-Touch Cleaning® backs the campaign for science-based approach.
Denis Rawlins Limited has secured the rights to distribute Kaivac cleaning […]
We would like to warmly welcome new member D L Gellings Ltd. Based in the Isle of Man their membership was confirmed at the last Council meeting […]
The new European Union Timber Regulations, which apply to timber originating in both EU and non-EU countries, put obligations on businesses which trade in timber and timber relat […]
Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice has ranked Rudding Park the […]
Former England Scrum Half, Kyran Bracken is giving a motivational talk at the Cleaning S […]
Out now, the February issue of Cleaning & Maintenance covers the Soft Tissue Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Scheme’s Annual Report. O […]
Essential Supply Products (esp) are celebrating their 25th year in the disposable paper industry.
esp’s vision is the delivery of high quali […]
Introducing new Lemon Cleanser Gel from Greyland.
Gel-type cleaning products […]
Northwood Hygiene Products beat over 60 of Brakes’ suppliers within the category. […]
Tork manufacturer SCA will be making a spectacular comeback at this year’s Cleaning Show.
T […]
The date is fixed, the venue confirmed and now we have booked top class e […]
The date for our annual charity Pro-Am Golf Day has now been confirmed: Th […]
The Soft Tissue Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Scheme AGM, held in […]
The advertising campaign, designed to raise awareness of our Manufacturin […]
The CHSA Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes are in the news.
As it enters its 25th year in the paper industry, esp is taking a look b […]
Our annual Charity Ball was a brilliant success, raising £2, […]
The date is fixed for 11th September a […]
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New research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS […]
Metsa Tissue is very pleased to […]
Reflecting on a successful 2018 and looking forward to an active 2019. News from the CHSA in December.
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… until our Gala Ball on 29 May.
Employees use their workplace washrooms as a place to escape and let off steam, according to a new study commissioned by 
Recognising the rise of social media and the importance of video in the way consumers now like to communicate, leading hygiene manufacturer 
