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View video training online (1st December 2011)
Truvox International has recently launched two new user focused product videos on YouTube, (www.youtube.com/Truvox01), offering training on the Truvox Hydromist Lite and Truvox Hydromist Compact Spray Extractor carpet
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Cleaning machine buyers seeking more productivity and manoeuvrability (1st December 2011)
Cleaning teams, cleaning contractors and facilities managers are constantly looking for ways of getting more cleaning done with greater effectiveness for a smaller budget says Truvox
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Choose from a wide range of floor machines (31st October 2011)
Truvox International, a leading supplier and manufacturer of commercial floorcare equipment has a wide range of floor machines that will suit your cleaning needs.
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Marvellous machine for marble (1st October 2011)
Spring Grove House is set in the grounds of West Midlands Safari Park.Having recently reopened after a £5m rebuild following a fire, the job of keeping a fine marble black and white chequerboard floor in its entrance
The right machines can boost your maintenance capability (1st October 2011)
Your skill and training are the key factors in securing carpet and upholstery maintenance contracts, but using the latest technology helps. Take your choice of vacuum cleaners. Things have moved on a lot in vacuum design
Polishing to perfection (1st August 2011)
From glossy stone floors to safety surfaces Gordon McVean considers how rapidly the range of floors that need polishing is growing and offers some advice on how to tackle them
Manual sweeper (1st June 2011)
Truvox has introduced the TruSweep 460, a new manual sweeper that is suitable for cleaning inside or outside.
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Make sure a plan comes together (1st June 2011)
Planned carpet and upholstery maintenance makes carpets and furniture last longer, look better and saves money, says Gordon McVean of Truvox Internation
New account manager appointed (1st February 2011)
Formerly a partner in a Truvox distributorship for 25 years, Lesley Davis has been appointed regional account manager for Scotland and Ireland by Truvox International.
From Window cleaning
Driving skills put to the test (1st February 2011)
Visitors will be invited to demonstrate their driving skills by taking part in a hands-on-do-it-yourself demo on Truvox International's stand at The Cleaning Show.
Winter has been tough for carpets (1st February 2011)
The earlier winter weather hits us,the longer carpets have to put up with trodden-in snow,
Battery power saves the day (1st December 2010)
The new addition to the Truvox range of battery powered scrubber driers is said to be making a big impression on cleaning companies with daytime contracts because it easily enables them to carry out their work without cr
New dawn of daytime cleaning (1st August 2010)
Is daytime cleaning the way it's going? Gordon McVean, sales and marketing director of Truvox International offers some analysis
Equip yourself for floorcare (30th July 2010)
Truvox International is a leading supplier of commercial floorcare equipment. It offers a wide range of floor machines including vacuums, rotaries, burnishers, carpet extractors and scrubbers dryers.
I can go for miles and miles (1st June 2010)
A Truvox system is cleaning 87 miles of carpet in Chester for MITIE
Scrubber dryer surprise (1st June 2010)
The big surprise from Truvox International on its Interclean stand was kept quiet until the opening day, when a new compact scrubber dryer powered by a minimum-maintenance rechargeable 24V Gel battery was unveiled.A ha
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Piling on the vacuums (1st June 2010)
Truvox International says that its objectives are to meet your objectives and claims not to have done badly in the first half of this year.
May the sales force be with you (1st June 2010)
The latest news from Truvox International is that Ricky Smith, until recently with Kärcher UK, has joined Truvox as UK field sales manager.
Spring sensations (28th May 2010)
New from Truvox International this spring are three entirely new models in its versatile range of vacuum cleaners. The Valet Upright Vac, the Valet Tub Vac and the Valet VT12 between them provide a range of capabilities to cover a whole spread of commercial, healthcare and educational requirements. And they look good – pleasing design to make the day feel better.
Three is the magic number (1st April 2010)
'Three new Truvox vacs to brighten your day' says the company
Three new vacuum cleaners (26th March 2010)
Truvox International is launching three new vacuum cleaners to join its range of floorcare equipment. The Valet Upright Vac, the Valet Tub Vac and the Valet VT12 between them provide a range of capabilities to cover a whole spread of commercial, healthcare and educational requirements.
More, more, more (1st February 2010)
Truvox is set to make news at Interclean with more vacs,more carpet extractors,more rotaries and a little something extra
Nine machines raring to show (1st February 2010)
Truvox International is pushing the boat out at Carpex 2010, Stand D5,by having nine of its most inventive and energyefficient machines on stand and ready for demonstration.
Machines go multi-task (1st December 2009)
Performance, cost and ergonomics are the three most important factors when making purchase decisions, says Gordon McVean of Truvox. But with so many different types of scrubber dryers on the market,making an informed choice
Website cleans up nicely (1st August 2009)
Truvox International has launched its new website.The re-designed site introduces a new, clean corporate styling and adds a host of features, including 'Dealer' and 'Partner' login areas, multiple language support and
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Keeping wide areas clean (1st August 2009)
The Truvox Valet Wide Area Vac has a 70cm cleaning path and two highly efficient 1,000 watt vacuum motors. It claims to cover two and a half times the area of a typical upright or tub vacuum. A four stage filtration pr
Two new 'tru' appointments (1st June 2009)
Truvox International has appointed Jackie Bromley as national account manager, with responsibility for managing the Truvox UK national accounts portfolio and new business development."I have an in-depth background in
It won't break the bank (1st June 2009)
Truvox International has launched the Hydromist Lite carpet extractor cleaner. It is one of nine new products which Truvox has rolled out so far this year.
Quietly polishing off floorcare (1st April 2009)
At the Truvox stand at this year's Cleaning Show were David Overell,MD, and Gordon McVean, international sales and marketing director. Cleaning Matters stopped by for a quick catch up
Lot of carpet to clean? (1st April 2009)
Truvox International says its Hydromist 55 professional upright carpet extractor – launched last summer – tackles large area carpet cleaning.The Hydromist 55 is available as a heated, 400psi variable pressure machine o
Ensuring business continuity (1st February 2009)
Truvox International, has announced that Peter Holt is to serve as a non-executive director of the company after he is succeeded as MD by David Overell on 1 January 2009. Holt will also remain on the management board o
High speed, low noise, lower cost (1st February 2009)
Truvox says its new Orbis UHS Cordless burnisher is specially designed to facilitate daytime cleaning: a whisper quiet, battery-powered, 1500 rpm, ultra high-speed rotary burnisher which can safely be operated when cus
I can feel it moving in the air tonight (1st February 2009)
Truvox takes the lead in flood restoration with its range of drying machinery
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Quiet cordless battery burnisher (1st December 2008)
Truvox International has launched the Orbis UHS Cordless Burnisher.A high performing machine engineered at a significantly reduced price, it allows contractors and end-users to enjoy the freedom of a cordless machine a
Flawless new floorcare (1st December 2008)
Truvox presents four cutting-edge products at the Cleaning Show. If it's floorcare you're after, stop by the stand and see what's what
TruBroom no false economy (1st October 2008)
Truvox says its TruBroom cordless sweeper is whisper quiet for daytime cleaning and delivers productivity benefits over a conventional dust pan and brush.
Self-contained extraction carpet cleaner (1st October 2008)
Truvox International has launched the Hydromist 35 professional self-contained extraction carpet cleaning machine.
Extractors with the X-factor (1st August 2008)
Truvox International is launching the Hydromist 55 professional upright carpet extractor. With its voluminous capacity, the extractor handles large area carpet cleaning with ease.The Hydromist 55 is available as a heat
Extract cost benefits (1st August 2008)
Truvox says its Hydromist Lite carpet extractor is so cost effective that even small bars, clubs and hotels will benefit
Carpet extractors: no job to big (or small) (30th July 2008)
Truvox's latest upright extractors handle carpet cleaning jobs of all sizes: the big machine handles wide area jobs with hot water and 400psi cleaning power, while it's little brother tackles everyday jobs.
Lightweight litter collector (1st June 2008)
Truvox International has introduced the Truvox Wide Area Sweeper – one of nine new products that the company is rolling out this year.
Large areas covered by vac (1st June 2008)
Truvox International has launched its latest Wide Area Vac.
Clean carpets faster (28th May 2008)
Truvox says its new Wide Area Vac, with a 70cm cleaning path, covers two and a half times the area of a typical upright or tub vacuum, saving time and money.
More for the floor (1st April 2008)
Truvox International is launching eight new products on stand 01.131 at the upcoming ISSA/Interclean Show taking place in Amsterdam (6-9 May 2008), including machines specially designed for daytime cleaning, healthcare and
More for the floor (1st February 2008)
Celebrating its first birthday as part of the international Tacony group,Truvox is also toasting a record sales year.With more keenlypriced products due in 2008, the first batch debuting at Carpex in March,MD Peter Holt sa
One pass cleans thrice as fast (1st December 2007)
Truvox claims productivity gains, ease of use and cleaning versatility are three major advantages to be gained from the Solaris scrubber/dryer
The back pack vacuum's back (1st October 2007)
With today's models more lightweight and ergonomic than ever before, the back pack is making a comeback in cleaning, says Truvox's Peter Holt
Dry floors and extract gas (1st October 2007)
Manufacturers of hard floor maintenance equipment and vacuum cleaners aren't necessarily the first people that come to mind for helping in the fermentation process of wine. However wine industry equipment and supplies
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Cimex a firm football favourite (1st August 2007)
After impressing the facilities gaffer during a trial,Truvox's Cimex-Encap has signed up for one of Britain's top football clubs.Bedding in with the team after minimal training sessions, the system is now helping the club ach
Whole room dryer slashes wait time (1st June 2007)
The new Whole Room Dryer from Truvox International is claimed to dry an average 50m2 room in just 20 minutes.The key to the high efficiency of the new Truvox machine is its Downdraft Technology which works on the princ
Splashing out on new vac range (1st June 2007)
Truvox International has unveiled the new Valet Aqua range of heavy duty and industrial vacuum cleaners.
Trio from Truvox (1st June 2007)
Truvox has launched a trio of new vacuum cleaners, with its new Valet range. The Truvox Valet 10 boasts smooth, contemporary lines, and is said to be quieter than other widely used tub vacuum cleaners.
Multi launch floors visitors (1st April 2007)
Truvox launched three new floor care products at this year's Cleaning Show. First up is the Valet 10 tub vacuum, which offers user friendly operation, quietness of operation and, Truvox claims, blends high performance with l
Truvox-Tacony merger creates global giant (1st February 2007)
After its acquisition by US giant, the Tacony Corporation in January,Truvox MD Peter
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Truvox/Tacony merger sealed (29th January 2007)
Truvox is set for major product range extensions after finalising its acquisition by US giant Tacony late last year...
Cable-free kit makes hard floors easy (1st December 2006)
Faced with the task of keeping large stretches of hard flooring spotlessly clean, while providing a safer environment for all building users, the in-house cleaning team at Birmingham Children's Hospital chose Truvox's Orbis B
Heavyweight performance from bantamweight (1st October 2006)
Tight, obstructed spaces needn't hinder the effective cleaning of hard or carpeted floors nor the storage of machines:Truvox has launched the new Orbis Compact For situations where tight, highly obstructed spaces have previo
Expand and contract (1st October 2006)
Simon Collins,National Sales Manager, UK & Ireland, for Truvox International, looks at how the need for office expansion and new design trends are growing the industrial floor market and what this means for contract cleaners
From Contract cleaning
No power? No problem (1st August 2006)
Battery Burnishers from Truvox make short work of high rise blocks for Wolverhampton City Council overcoming the lack of power points in corridors and halving man hours Wolverhampton City Council recently ordered nine Truvox
Cleaner kitchen floors (1st August 2006)
The uniquely harried environment of busy commercial kitchens make keeping the floor clean a major challenge. Cleaning machine manufacturer, Truvox, says mopping, unless it is of the highest quality, will merely succeed in sim
Free backpack vac CD ROM (1st June 2006)
According to Truvox, the US trend for 'team cleaning' is gaining ground in the UK. As such, it claims the popularity of backpack vacuums has surged.
Cordless high speed burnisher (1st April 2006)
Lucrative productivity gains, no operator training and minimal noise during day time cleaning are three major advantages that can be gained with the Orbis UHS Battery Burnisher, says Truvox.
Carpets cleaner for longer (1st April 2006)
Want to get carpets cleaner for longer without waiting all day for them to dry? See Truvox's new Cimex-Encap Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning System on stand 01.135.
Back to school for cleaner carpets (1st March 2006)
Carpet encapsulation sounds technical, but it’s a simple process according to Truvox. It involves scrubbing a special polymeric cleaning solution deep into carpet fibres to emulsify then encapsulate all soil particles (which means bind both dirt an
Low moisture carpet cleaning (1st March 2006)
Truvox says productivity gains, lower cleaning costs and cleaner, better looking carpets are easily achievable with its Cimex-Encap low moisture carpet cleaning system, making its European debut on stand 01.135.
Selecting a scrubber/dryer for tough winter floor cleaning (1st January 2006)
Your hard floors are at risk. With winter approaching, bringing with it the annual round of ice, snow and slush, ice melting agents such as salt and sand brought in by building users from outside not only makes floors look dirty, but it can even dama
Aiming at cleaner hospital floors (1st October 2005)
Productivity gains, high levels of cleanliness, ease of use and great versatility are four major advantages that healthcare establishments can gain by using the Multiwash range of multipurpose cleaning machines from Truvox.
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Industrial Floors - a growing opportunityfor smaller cleaning contractors? (1st October 2005)
Today's contract cleaning market is becoming increasingly competitive due to a growing number of mergers and acquisitions amongst the larger players. Consequently pressure is mounting on smaller contractors who are having to find new ways of differen
From In The Spotlight
Manoeuvrability, easy transportation and efficient cleaning (1st August 2005)
Cleaning performance, manoeuvrability and easier transportation and storage are four major benefits of the Hydromist 10 and 20 machines from Truvox. These latest additions to Truvox’s successful injection extraction machine range for carpet and uphol
Increases efficiency by a third (1st July 2005)
The minimum wage is firmly in place, putting additional pressure on contract cleaning teams to increase operational efficiency. With the current minimum wage of £4.85 per hour and labour costs accounting for almost 90% of all cleaning jobs, equipment
Steps to achieving cleaner floors in healthcare environments (1st May 2005)
Can floorcare equipment can aid in the fight against MRSA in hospitals? Simon Collins,national sales manager,Truvox International suggests that indeed it can
New export manager (30th March 2005)
Nigel Coopland is the new export manager at Truvox International for Mediterranean, Central and Eastern areas of Europe. The company says the appointment reflects its continuing commitment to fostering cleaning excellence in new markets.
The LPC Group, independent (1st February 2005)
The LPC Group, independent producer of disposable paper products, has appointed Rob Nash as its new sales manager
Productivity gains during carpet cleaning (1st February 2005)
Productivity gains of 30% or more are offered fromTruvox’s new Multiwash 440, the cost effective floor cleaning machine for a wide range of soft floor coverings including woven and non-woven shortpile carpets and carpet tiles.
Heavy Duty Scarifier (1st December 2004)
The Cimex HD floor scarifier has been re-launched by Truvox International and is said to set new standards for performance, ease-of-use and low operating costs.
The influence of gender changes (1st December 2004)
The development of more ergonomically designed scrubber/dryers reflects gender changes in the cleaning workforce comments Truvox International.
Raising the public’s perception (1st October 2004)
Public concern over cleanliness in hospitals has risen sharply along with increased media focus on alleged poor hygiene levels and high infection rates.Consequently, addressing public anxieties and perceptions has never been more critical.Yet, if the
Industrial floors – a growing niche for cleaning contractors? (1st October 2004)
Simon Collins, national sales manager – UK & Ireland, for Truvox International, looks at how the growth of the industrial floor market will affect UK cleaning contractors
Deep Clean for Treads (1st October 2004)
Truvox Internationals Cimex X46 is designed to improve the appearance of escalators and moving walkways.
Burnisher brings benefits (1st August 2004)
Productivity gains, no operator training and suitability for day-time cleaning are three major advantages claimed for the Orbis UHS Battery Burnisher from Truvox.
Not just for appearances (1st August 2004)
When it comes to carpets, looking good doesnt always mean that the carpet is actually clean. When cleaning commercial carpets, choosing the right machine and method is essential. Take the example from across the Atlantic of Don Eldred, founder of Ca
Ergonomic design eases workload (1st April 2004)
With the launch of the new Solaris, Truvox claims to have redefined the idea of what a scrubber/dryer can be and even how a floor should be cleaned. Drawing on a 43 year heritage innovating floor cleaning machines, the result is a scrubber/dryer who
People news (1st February 2004)
John skinner, marketing manager at Truvox International has been elected vice-chair of ICMMA, the trade association of manufacturers of industrial and commercial cleaning equipment...
Maintaining the investment in your carpet through effective cleaning (1st February 2004)
The correct maintenance of a carpet can prolong its life and keep it looking good, says John Hodge, national sales manager, Truvox International Purchasing a new carpet can provide a welcome boost to any office or building, rapidly transforming the
Eagle lands again in UK (1st December 2003)
The Cimex Eagle series of scrubber dryers just re-introduced by Truvox International offers efficient cleaning and drying performance for a wide variety of flooring surfaces. By combining a stable design with the ability to clean and dry floors in a
