FEATURE CLEANING SHOW REVIEW Manchester CLEANING SHOW 2016 The inaugural Manchester Cleaning Show took place over the 6th and 7th of April this year. Hosted at Event City and timed deliberately to sit in the middle of the Cleaning Show biennial cycle the show organisers expected something more regional and small scale than the London sister show. But with scores of exhibitors and almost 2500 attendees the event was certainly a hit. CHT spoke to attendees and exhibitors to gauge their reaction The huge crowds that made their way to the Show were no doubt boosted by the coverage the event received on BBC Breakfast, with the show’s business presenter, Steph McGovern, broadcasting live from the show floor each morning. On top of this the show was covered on Radio 5 Live and BBC’s North West news programme. For an inaugural regional trade show this was a massive amount of publicity. The attendees were also drawn to see a host of major companies from across the cleaning sector as well as top quality speakers including Andreas Lill, director of the European Federation of Cleaning Industries who gave a ‘European perspective of the cleaning industry.’ This was followed by Sarah Burton, leader of the Home Office Illegal 22 APRIL 2016 CLEANING HYGIENE TODAY Manchester, the Council decided to hold its quarterly meeting at the show. Members heard a presentation about the Golden Service Awards from Suzanne Howe, and also from Tracey Hamilton from the HSE, after which BCC members agreed to get involved with their ‘Helping Great Britain Work Well’ campaign. Simon Hollingbery, chairman of the British Cleaning Council, said: “I am absolutely delighted with the outcome of this event. I am extremely impressed by the show itself, and the buzz in the venue throughout the two days has been evident for all to see.” Event organisers have confirmed that the success of the Manchester Cleaning Show means it will now become a regular feature in the cleaning industry calendar and is returning to Event City in April 2018. This Workers team who spoke on the subject of ‘Illegal workers in the cleaning industry - solutions for employers’ and Dr Amy Gyte from the HSE on the impact of chemicals on cleaning operatives. Several exhibitors also ran competitions, with Karcher hosting a ride-on challenge and Floorbrite demonstrating a cyclone machine on its stand. ORGANISERS Organisers Quartz and the BCC admitted they were ‘blown away’ by the crowds at the inaugural Manchester Cleaning Show. Senior buyers from most of the major contract cleaning companies had travelled to Manchester and a lot of business was done right from the stands. Also with so many BCC members in
Cleaning Hygiene Today April 2016
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