21 Aug21 August
A fresh approach
Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of Facilicom UK, says that great cleaning is no longer enough to just keep leisure and hospitality facilities clean and safe: to be successful, commercial cleaners...
Year 2018
August
15 Aug15 August
Blog | A world lesson in leadership
It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, the nation was gripped by World Cup fever. Despite my home nation failing to qualify for the tournament this time, I was very happy for all of my E...
July
25 Jul25 July
Trigion appoints Paul Grist as the new security director
Trigion Security, the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Grist as its new Security Director. He assumes responsibilities on 16th July...
9 Jul 9 July
Blog | People - a powerful asset
At Facilicom, we believe people make all the difference – they are our prime asset and we are proud of the high job satisfaction rates, the low absenteeism, and the notable length of service amon...
4 Jul 4 July
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2017 winner - Jan-Hein...
Exactly what it is that makes an inspirational leader? A commitment to the success of the business is a given, however a true leader will also have other qualities that inspire the respect and loya...
2 Jul 2 July
Facilicom celebrates record year for new contracts
Facilicom UK’s latest annual report has revealed that the company – which includes Facilicom Cleaning Services and Trigion Security – achieved a record year for new contracts in 2017.
June
11 Jun11 June
Record year for contract wins at Facilicom
Facilicom UK’s latest annual report reveals the company – which comprises Facilicom Cleaning Services and Trigion Security – achieved a record year for new contracts in 2017.
3 Jun 3 June
10 questions with... Jan Hein Hemke
In each issue we ask an FM professional the Tomorrow’s FM 10 questions. This month we spoke to Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of Facilicom UK
May
31 May31 May
Blog | A lot to be thankful for
For many years cleaning operatives have all too often been undervalued by the people they clean for and the wider public. The idea that cleaning is a profession is dismissed by many despite the ext...
April
27 Apr27 April
Blog | The best of intentions, but...
Facilicom UK, like all businesses employing over 250 people, has recently had to publish gender pay gap reports. Ours are on the Facilicom and Trigion websites for those who are interested. While I...
4 Apr 4 April
Trigion proves its mettle at scrap yard
Trigion provides thermal imaging solution to protect valuable scrap metal
2 Apr 2 April
The robots are coming, but not for our jobs
If you believe everything you read, you could be under the impression that a job apocalypse is looming and robots will be making us all redundant in the near future, but that’s not how Trigion Se...
March
28 Mar28 March
Moving heat sources spotted in yards
With the recent value of scrap metal heading upwards, dealers are turning to more advanced security solutions to combat theft and yard break-ins.Security specialist Trigion is providing high-tech s...
January
31 Jan31 January
Blog | Climate change and a lot of hot air
The start of 2018 has seen a torrent of wild weather hitting not just the UK and Ireland, but northern Europe and the United States. Strong winds and snow may not be unusual at this time of year, b...
9 Jan 9 January
Blog | Simple and effective
In business, and perhaps life in general, people are often seeking the next ‘big idea’, something that will change lives. This is a commendable way to ensure progress, but it’s worth remember...
Year 2017
December
20 Dec20 December
Blog | ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but...
If you turn on the radio the majority of songs will be letting you know that ‘this is the most wonderful time of the year’. That is undoubtedly the case for many people. For some it’s the rel...
November
20 Nov20 November
Blog | European awards highlight cleaning excellence
I was privileged to attend this year’s European Cleaning and Hygiene Awards in Rome last week. The awards highlight and celebrate the innovation, diversity and excellence in our sector all across...
14 Nov14 November
Facilicom Cleaning Services MD wins prestigious European ...
Jan-Hein Hemke named ‘Inspirational Leader of the Year’ at the European Cleaning and Hygiene Awards in Rome
October
20 Oct20 October
Securing students’ interest in FM
Trigion Security and Facilicom Cleaning Services MD guest lectures at Liverpool John Moores University
19 Oct19 October
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Blog | Remember, remember the 5th of November
The original rhyme ‘Remember, remember the 5th of November’ commemorates, of course, the 1605 plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. This year though we’re hoping the date will mark the st...