Avmor announces three important appointments

Avmor is proud to be announcing three important appointments. Mr. Darrell Campbell will be the Executive Vice-President, Facility Maintenance, Mr. Matt Del Vecchio will now take on the title and responsibility of Executive Vice-President, Foodservice and Mr. Paul Goldin will now take on the title of Vice-President, Sustainability and Marketing. We wish them continued success and growth in their new positions. Read Press Release: http://www.avmor.com//files/news/enews1364573065.pdf

Avmor's new EP40 HE Laundry Detergent!

Are you getting the most out of your laundry detergent? Tell us what your toughest laundry issues are today and find out how to get a Free Sample of Avmor's new EP40 HE Laundry Detergent! Your partner of choice for all your Sustainable Laundry Care Needs! http://goo.gl/gwA4c

AVMOR WILL BE AT THE CRFA SHOW 2013

The CRFA Show brings in Canada's culinary community with the largest foodservice and hospitality show ever staged in Canada. Avmor will be participating as exhibitors and we are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Your Comprehensive Floor Care Program that goes beyond product!

Receive a FREE Audit by one of our CIMS Certified Specialists

Avmor will provide you with the leading Sustainable Floor Care Program for all your applications with guaranteed results.

We have the complete Floor Care Solution with the added benefits of going green.

1)  Durable

2)  Low Odour

3)  Accomodates both Low and High

    Maintenance Schedules

4)  Low VOCs

5)  No butyl

6)  All ingredients are readily biodegradable

    in accordance with OECD 301 standard.

7)  Zinc free

Avmor has the information you need to complete your Floor Care Program using the newest in environmentally preferable polymer technologies!

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Which maintenance schedule is right for you?

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Read our Latest Floor Care White Paper

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Watch our Floor Stripping and Recoat Application Video

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Prevent the Spread of Norovirus and Stay Healthy!

This year, help safeguard yourself and those around you against Norovirus with some prevention tips to help reduce infection.

Did you know?

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada there are between 300 and 400 outbreaks of norovirus that are reported each year. 
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Did you know?

• Norovirus is very contagious, people exposed to the virus can develop symptoms of the illness within 24 to 48 hours, however symptoms can occur as early as 12 hours after exposure.
• Some of the symptoms of norovirus illness include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.
• In general, children experience more vomiting than adults.

Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Read more from Avmor:
www.avmor.com//files/tools/est1359577258.pdf

Foodservice Sanitation and Infection Control

In 2011, record amounts of cantaloupe, grape tomatoes, chicken, strawberries, ground turkey and pre-packaged salads were recalled because of foodborne illness and contamination. The economic and reputational costs of a food outbreak, due to lack of sanitation and infection control measures, can be incalculable. Still, the numbers are sobering.

In 2000, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated that foodborne illness from two E. coli organisms, plus Campylobacter, Salmonella and Listeria, cost $6.9 billion, and the National Restaurant Association estimates that just one foodborne illness can cost a restaurant upwards of $75,000. The reputational costs can be high enough to drive a company out of business.

"People are more aware of the importance of sanitation and infection control/prevention," says Teresa Farmer, sustainability consultant for Knoxville, Tenn.-based Kelsan Inc. "People want to know that they are safe eating in an establishment, and seeing proper cleaning procedures being conducted in the front of the restaurant, and hand sanitizers placed near the restrooms, give people the assurance that they are being protected from disease."

Read more:
 http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Foodservice-Sanitation-and-Infection-Control--14906

Microfiber Technology And Its Return On Investment

Twenty years after microfiber's debut and success throughout Europe, the United States is still slowly embracing microfiber technology. Often, it's a product that is misunderstood, underutilized and considered too expensive. Despite these perceptions, studies show that microfiber technology makes for a cost-effective cleaning tool that can reduce labor hours and dollars from the bottom line.

As demand has grown for microfiber technology — specifically mops and cloths — manufacturers have created products that are more effective, easier to use and more affordable. There are many new factors to consider when calculating the true return on investment (ROI). A properly implemented microfiber-based cleaning program can streamline cleaning tasks, improve cleanliness, while reducing water and chemical usage. It's also a cost-avoidance program — microfiber technology minimizes product replacement, and if used properly, helps preserve interior finishes, saving thousands of dollars and labor-hours in restoration.

Tips To Selecting Microfiber Technology

Not all microfiber is created equal. Custodial managers should evaluate the following factors when selecting a good quality product:
• Durability – the number of times a microfiber can move across an abrasive surface before wearing through, degrading or developing holes.
• Abrasiveness – the higher the scrub factor the better the performance of the cloth in removing dirt and bacteria from a surface or microscopic crevice.
• Absorbency – the more liquid the cloth will absorb and hold.
• Wash Cycles – the longevity of the cloth through machine wash and dry cycles before deteriorating. 

Read more:

http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Microfiber-Technology-And-Its-Return-On-Investment--15031