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Pressure is on with new contract (1st February 2011)
Nilfisk-ALTO, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment and is celebrating the award of a supply contract with Builders Merchant Jewson.
From Contract cleaning
Pressure boost for South West (1st August 2008)
Nilfisk-ALTO dealer,Pressure Washers South West is increasing its footprint in the region with a new facility – which it says is good news for pressure washer users
From Graffiti, gum & grime removal
Supermarket sweeper (1st June 2008)
Tesco’s Lichfield depot has been supplied with two ride-on combi scrubber/sweepers by Nilfisk-ALTO.The heavy duty 7760 machines have a 1,520mm sweeping width and 1,370mm scrubbing width, capable of cleaning up to 10,960m2 an hour.
From Equipment & Services
Scrubber drier for hire (1st April 2008)
Nationwide equipment hire firm, HSS, has ordered a fleet of Nilfisk-ALTO Scrubtec 343 walk behind scrubber driers to meet growing demand from contract cleaners and end users in commerce, industry and the public sector
From Floorcare
Wet and dry vacuum (1st April 2008)
The latest ATTIX wet and dry vacuums from Nilfisk-ALTO have introduced substantial performance and design improvements.
Nilfisk kit fit for a queen (1st February 2008)
Four Poseidon cold water pressure washers from Nilfisk-ALTO are cruising the world aboard one the most magnificent ships afloat – RMS Queen Mary 2.The Poseidon 5-31 machines, from Nilfisk-ALTO’s extensive range of pressure washers,
From News
Three cheers for floorcare (1st December 2007)
A trio of Nilfisk-Alto machines are being used by an independent drinks wholesaler to clean its new depot
Keeping trawlers shipshape (1st October 2007)
Trawlers based at the Scottish port of Peterhead are being kept pristine thanks to Nilfisk-ALTO pressure washers.The hot or cold water machines ensure decks and working areas are maintained to strict health and safety stand
Don't let smokes become slips (1st October 2007)
Anti-smoking laws and new health and safety initiatives have boosted interest in small to medium sweepers and other floorcare machines, says Nilfisk-ALTO, as pub landlords and business owners deal with two growing issues: c
Boost for scrubber dryers (1st June 2007)
Nilfisk-ALTO has added high speed orbital scrubbing machines with a rectangular pad to its line-up of walk-behind and ride-on scrubber dryers as well as announcing a new series of medium size conventional machines.
Keeping fleets fit for streets (1st April 2007)
Nilfisk-ALTO used April's Commercial Vehicle Show to highlight its range of stationary and mobile, hot and old water pressure washers Smart, clean vehicles are good for the environment and the economy, says Nilfisk-ALTO. Ha
Cleaning machine creates flawless floors (1st April 2007)
Floors in Primark's newest store in Stoke-on-Trent are being kept in tip-top condition with floor cleaning equipment from Nilfisk- Advance. The new Hanley store is one of Primark's largest, with 68,000ft2 of retail floor spac
Fixed vacuums on film (1st April 2007)
Companies considering a fixed vacuum cleaning solution can see a range of systems in action on a new free DVD from Nilfisk-Advance. The DVD shows centralised dust extraction systems being used in a variety of customer facili
Place your orders here... (1st February 2007)
The Nilfisk Group's stand packs some of the key machines from its combined range. It also has a bar – and invites visitors to have a cocktail on stand B36
From Events
Power cleans for food processors (1st February 2007)
Advances in food processing and the special cleaning needs of this industry contribute significantly to the development of powered cleaning solutions and expertise, says Karl Kingston, national sales manager at Ni
First 'glass' fixed vacuums (1st December 2006)
Saint-Gobain Glass is keeping a special glass processing line in pristine condition with a fixed vacuum cleaning system from Nilfisk-Advance.
From Industrial cleaning
Raise your glasses to ride-on (1st October 2006)
One of Nilfisk-ALTO's most versatile ride-on scrubber-dryers has a vital role in an ultramodern glass factory where it is keeping floors sparkling clean, safe and hygienic The Nilfisk-ALTO R34 handles routine floor cleaning
ATEX approved industrial vacuums (1st October 2006)
Nilfisk-Advance has extended its range of ATEX approved industrial vacuum cleaners to reduce the risk of fire and explosions in hazardous working environments.The wider choice of models now available is designed to enable com
Dust extraction? Use your loaf (1st October 2006)
Baking giant, British Bakeries, is keeping its Birmingham plant clean and safe with a centralised dust extraction system from Nilfisk- Advance.The new equipment, along with regular cleaning and sanitation, is being managed by
From road sweepers to scrubber/dryers (1st August 2006)
Fm provider ISS is keeping the floors clean at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre with kit from Nilfisk-Advance.
NEPTUNE top for Quality (1st August 2006)
Nilfisk-ALTO's NEPTUNE hot water pressure washers helped cleaning contractor Quality People to complete a factory clean-down on schedule when machines from another manufacturer were unable to cope with the accumulated grease
Souper safe vacuums (1st August 2006)
A new production line and overall safety review at Campbell Soup's Worksop factory led to a novel application of Nilfisk ALTO's ATEX-approved ATTIX 792-2M/B1 vacuums
Cuts scrubber/dryer costs (1st August 2006)
Nilfisk-Advance says it is cutting professional cleaning costs with a detergent metering system that reduces water and detergent consumption by up to 50% and 35% respectively.
Backuum to the future (1st June 2006)
Whether in the home, office or factory, the vacuum cleaner plays a vital role in general cleaning and dust control. As Nilfisk-Advance celebrates its centennial year, Karen James, sales & marketing director, explores the past, present and future of t
Heavy duty hired guns (1st June 2006)
Equipment hire specialist, HSS Hire, has introduced a nationwide fleet of Nilfisk-ALTO industrial vacuums to meet the needs of building contractors and facilities management firms across the UK.
Wide ranging ride-ons and walkers (1st June 2006)
Nilfisk-ALTO says its new SCRUBTEC range of ride-on and walk-behind scrubber dryers are designed to suit a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector floorcare needs.
Pressure washers of the gods (1st April 2006)
Nilfisk-ALTO has bolstered its pressure washer range with new NEPTUNE and POSEIDON models.
... as are fixed cleaning systems (1st April 2006)
A centralised cleaning solution from Nilfisk-Advance is boosting hygiene and efficiency at Allied Bakeries around the UK.
Making hard floors easier (1st April 2006)
Nilfisk-Advance says it has the answer to cost efficient and effective cleaning of hard floors with three new additions to its BA range of pedestrian scrubber/dryers.
Easy rider's clean sweep (1st March 2006)
Nilfisk-Advance SR 1000S ride-on sweepers are dramatically cutting floor cleaning time and costs at Arora International Hotels.
Hazardous dust vacuums (1st March 2006)
Nilfisk-Advance says its IVB industrial vacuum cleaners range is a safe and cost-effective solution to hazardous dust control.
From Work at height
Improve productivity and save water (1st January 2006)
Every industrial or commercial floor, whether it's in a shopping mall, factory, warehouse or hospital, presents its own individual cleaning challenge. To meet that challenge Nilfisk-Advance has launched a versatile new range of ride-on scrubber dryer
Versatile cleaning machine gets a flying start at Stansted (1st January 2006)
A new ride-on sweeper scrubber dryer from Nilfisk-ALTO is off to a flying start at London Stansted Airport, where it is keeping a big aircraft maintenance hangar spotless
Nilfisk’s Easy Riders (20th December 2005)
Nilfisk says versatility is key in delivering consistent results regardless of the type of job – which is why it has launched a new range of ride on scrubber dryers with six different scrub deck options and numerous brushes.
From Newsletters
Bag or bagless? (1st October 2005)
Available from Nilfisk-Advance, the GD 910 vacuum cleaner can be used with or without a dust bag.
Retail cleaners (1st October 2005)
Initial Retail Cleaning has chosen cleaning machines from Nilfisk- Advance to service its latest retail contract. A range of scrubber/ dryers and commercial vacuum cleaners keep floors clean and hygienic in multicategory retail environments, from foo
Taking a shine to the airport (1st August 2005)
MITIE Transport Services is putting a shine on floors at the new Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield with a BHS 7014 Ride-on Burnisher from Nilfisk-Advance. The batterypowered machine is used overnight by MITIE’s cleaning team to ensure a high glo
New sweepers tackle hard and soft floors (1st August 2005)
Five new Floortec sweepers from Nilfisk-ALTO – two walk-behind and three ride-on machines – provide efficient solutions to a wide range of industrial and commercial cleaning needs. The machines are equally at home on hard surfaces and carpeted floors
Declaring war on graffiti and gum (1st August 2005)
Leicestershire brothers Craig and Simon Bailey are spearheading a war against graffiti and chewing gum, with Contractorheavy duty pressure washers from Nilfisk-ALTO in the front line The brothers’ company, CSB Environmental, provides a wide-ranging h
What is a must for dust? (1st July 2005)
When it comes to daily floor care and dust control, professional vacuum cleaners are perhaps the most efficient solution for a wide range of applications, from schools and hospitals to offices and retail outlets. However, with so many different model
All-in-one cleaning machine (1st May 2005)
The new CR 1200 Combination from Nilfisk-Advance offers all-inone floor cleaning in a single pass.
Street cleaners (1st February 2005)
The latest road sweepers from Nilfisk-Advance come in a choice of three robust, road licensed models, each with a rear steering axle for tight turns and good manoeuvrability.
Case study: Keeping cruise lines ship shape (1st February 2005)
Cleaning machines from Nilfisk-Advance are keeping decks and cabins ship shape for Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines.Commercial vacuum cleaners and automatic carpet extractors from Nilfisk’s range are being used on board all three of the operator’s luxury crui
Increasing productivity through ride-ons and walk-behinds (1st February 2005)
Nilfisk-Advance presented what it claimed were two industry firsts at last year’s Carpex with the BRX 700 ride-on sweeper/carpet extractor and the AX 650 walk-behind large area carpet extractor.
Fleet wash (1st December 2004)
Available from the newly merged Nilfisk and Alto companies, the Nilfisk-Alto Truck Booster is a simple stationary hot water pressure washer intended for external placement.
Cable-free backpack vac (1st December 2004)
Nilfisk-Advance has extended the cleaning freedom of its Backuum backpack vacuum cleaner with the launch of a new battery-powered model.
Making light of sweeping (1st October 2004)
Nilfisk-Advance aims to make light work of sweeping with the introduction of a compact and highly manoeuvrable ride-on sweeper.
Health and safety paramount in cleaning (1st October 2004)
A huge legal responsibility lies on those responsible for cleaning up hazardous dusts in industry to ensure that it is carried out without affecting the health and safety of employees.
The cleanest sweep of all (1st October 2004)
Within the cleaning industry developments in scrubber dryers or sweeping machines are common place. There seems to be a new model launched every month offering something new to both commercial and industrial customers.
POWERFUL PERFORMER (1st October 2004)
The latest ride-on sweeper from Nilfisk-Advance is capable of sweeping up to 15 000m2/h both inside and outside and is suitable for use in harsh industrial environments.
Better design mobile hot water pressure washers (1st October 2004)
Whether a pressure washer is used as a part of the production process, or for premises and equipment cleaning, what matters at the end of the day is high levels of efficiency, comments Stewart Dennett, national sales manager of Alto. Alto is recognis
Best value (1st October 2004)
Blackpool Council uses a wide range of Nilfisk-Advance machines, including compact scrubber/dryers, commercial vacuum cleaners and twin-speed burnishers to clean libraries, schools and community centres.
Popular choice (1st August 2004)
Cleaning equipment from Nilfisk-Advance is helping maintain high standards of hygiene at TRM Packaging. The SR 1300H ride-on sweeper and BA 750 pedestrian scrubber dryer ensure that floors at the Lancashire plant are kept free from dust and debris.
Comprehensive cover: all part of the service for contract cleaners (1st August 2004)
Many of the leading machines in the scrubber/dryer market are similar, there are some technical differences but they will all do the job effectively. The question is how to differentiate between them the answer according to Nilfisk-Advance is custom
Five new products (1st April 2004)
Five new professional cleaning products will provide the focus for visitors to the Nilfisk-Advance stand at Interclean this year. All the new products have been designed to provide global cleaning professionals with productive, reliable, easy-to-use
Low sound vacuuming (1st February 2004)
The GD 2000 from Nilfisk-Advance has a sound level of just 46dB, that makes it suitable for day time cleaning operations in places such as libraries, hospitals and care homes and anywhere that is noise sensitive. The product features a patented sound
Increasing productivity for carpet cleaners with time-saving machines (1st February 2004)
Two new products from Nilfisk-Advance allow carpet cleaners to clean larger areas. Here are all the details on the walk-behind large area carpet extractor and ride-on sweeper/carpet extractor Nilfisk-Advance has developed what it claims is the world
High performance, Ergonomics and Durability: NEW Mobile Hot Water Pressure Washers from ALTO (1st December 2003)
Whether a pressure washer is used as a part of the production process, or for premises and equipment cleaning, what matters at the end of the day is high levels of efficiency, comments Stewart Dennett, National Sales Manager. ALTO is recognised as a
Retail cleaning therapy (1st December 2003)
Times are changing in the retail industry. Shops have longer opening hours, and consumers are becoming ever more demanding when it comes to quality and hygiene standards. According to research, clean floors are strongly associated with increased impu
Which scrubber dryer? (1st August 2003)
When it comes to floorcare, scrubber/dryers offer one of the most effective solutions for a wide range of hard floor applications, from schools and hospitals to offices and retail outlets. However, with so many different models to choose from, how do
For wet and dry tasks (1st August 2003)
Suitable for wet and dry applications and with a wide choice of filters and accessories, two new industrial vacuum cleaners from Nilfisk Advance are said to offer efficient handling of dust and debris across all industries. Two versions are offered:
