The WCP Cleaning Show is back in the Midlands for 2018 on September 8th at the NAEC at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire for the second time. The NAEC has the reputation of being one of the best conference / exhibition centres in the UK above other similar show areas & all agree that it is our best venue to date. The show is also indoors at this venue inside one of Stoneleigh's excellent exhibition halls.
WCA Members not only go free but the beer is on us! Remember to download your 'Free Beer Ticket' & 'Free Entrance Ticket' before you travel. Tickets are checked on the door for imposters!We appreciate WCA Member patronage & would like to say a big thank you!
It's not to late to join The WCA if you haven't, this would include free entrance & free beer at The Show, besides all the other benefits we offer.
PRESS RELEASE : Unger wins Innovation Award
Unger Stingray shines all around. Solingen/Chicago – Unger was presented with the Innovation Award at the international cleaning trade fair ISSA/Interclean North America.
The Unger Stingray indoor window cleaning system managed to impress the exclusive jury and won the coveted award in the Supplies and Accessories category.
With a total of 50 cleaning companies registering their products for the Innovation Awards this year, the competition was challenging across all categories.
A distinguished expert jury made up of distributors, construction companies and in-house service providers judged every product on its forward-thinking potential, giving particular consideration to profitability and safety aspects, as well as innovative features, quality and productivity.
The jury chose Unger Stingray as the outstanding innovation in the Supplies and Accessories category based on its unique advantages that make cleaning indoor glass, mirror and other washable surfaces simpler and more efficient.
Unger Stingray – allowing cleaning personnel to work simpler, faster, safer and more efficiently:
Cleaning indoor glass using traditional sprayer and a cloth can be time-consuming and labour intensive, especially in areas with lots of internal glass surfaces that have to be kept spotless at all times, such as offices, hotels, restaurants and shopping centres. Using ladders or climbing chairs to clean at height can also be risky and require re-arranging furniture and equipment for access.
Unger Stingray easily solves these issues and offers a perfect solution to all your indoor glass cleaning needs:
According to the “Indoor window cleaning time and consumption study” conducted by the hygiene consultant Hyco Mück, the Stingray allows you to clean 25% faster compared to traditional sprayer and a cloth method thanks to its one step “apply & clean” design. Its enclosed sprayer applies the glass cleaner directly to surface, eliminating overspray and drips, so there is no risk of airborne chemical inhalation and no need to spend extra time on covering up nearby items or cleaning up the mess.
At a push of a button, the Stingray pump dispenses a single shot of
professional glass cleaner with 3M Scotchgard protection, its precise
application allows you to clean brilliantly, control costs and minimise waste,
using 39% less chemicals!
With its highly intuitive design, the Stingray
is simple and easy to use, with minimal training required even for your least
experienced staff. This means that surface cleaning at heights of up to 4 m (13
ft) can now be safely carried out by in-house teams on a daily basis, reducing
risks and costs whilst increasing building cleanliness and customer
satisfaction.
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The expert jury selected Unger Stingray for its
outstanding innovative design, allowing you to clean indoor surfaces efficiently
and faster than ever before – maximizing profitability in the process. Also see: The Stingray indoor cleaning system Ungers official Stingray sites here & here
It's official....winter is here! You spent a lot of money on your pure water window cleaning system this year. Watch the video below for some tips on getting it winterized and tuned up for next season!
The Cut N Slide is a genius way to drum up some business in the winter months! This innovative roof snow removal tool was released two years ago and is now more popular than ever. Created by Mark Strange at Beautiful View.
It's great for removing large amounts of snow off your roof which can cause damage. The Cut N Slide attaches to Ettore and Unger extension poles and smoothly rolls up the roof without damaging shingles. Unlike roof rakes, where the user has to drop it high on the room and pull down, the Cut N Slide is pushed up the roof, getting under the snow to dislodge it and send it sliding down to the ground.
At the beginning of this year, WCR asked 1,000 window cleaners 100 questions. We cover topics like Marketing, Sales, Money, Operations & Competition. You know all the important stuff!
This valuable tool helps you to see how you stack up against the competition. It will also help benchmark your progress and see what's possible with your business.
The Window Cleaners Census is the only large-scale survey in the Window Cleaning World.
Stay tuned in the early winter for the next release.
One worker is dead and another injured after a window cleaning crane overturned.
In a recent article here, the Quebec Health and safety board reported that a window cleaner's death could have been avoided. In this instance, they ruled that the window washing company is fully responsible for the unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of a 53-year-old employee back in April.
The employee, Rafael Marchante died on April 10th when a mobile crane overturned and crushed him. He and his 19-year-old son were cleaning windows on UQAM’s Paul Gerin Lajoie Pavilion the morning of the incident. The company overseeing the job, Lavage de Vitres Haute Performance, made several mistakes.
The crane, parked by another employee, was deployed at an extreme angle to reach some of the windows at the building. The crane was also not levelled. A plank of wood was placed over uneven terrain and under the support.
With the added weight of the employees in the support basket, the left support leg sank, causing the crane to tip backwards. Marchante was struck in the head by part of the crane . He died instantly. His son survived but was badly injured.
Officials said, “When the crane tilted, the chip fatally hit the worker aboard the window cleaning platform. And secondly, the operation of the crane beyond the lifting limit allowed by the manufacturer contributed in the sliding of the left rear stabilizer cylinder out of its support and destabilized the crane."
The company is now barred from using cranes to wash windows. All companies that use cranes should carefully review all safety measures and operational instructions for their equipment. Quebec's Federation of Labour (FTQ-Construction) is calling for mandatory training of all crane operators to reduce future injuries and accidents.
We are working hard behind the scenes to put together even more great member benefits. Expect total number of materials available to you to jump from 750 to 1,000 items before spring.
