One of the world's most ethical (1st April 2013)

SCA has been included in the list of the world's most ethical companies for a sixth consecutive year. In a second accolade, the company has also appeared in Fortune magazine's list of the most admired companies around

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Confidential material turned to tissue (1st April 2013)

'Shred to tissue' scheme is secure, sustainable and cost-effective says SCA of its new partnership with SITA

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Hospital infections: the hazard points (1st April 2013)

As a new health threat – the coronavirus – poses a potential risk to patients, Julie Ray from Tork manufacturer SCA looks at ways in which infections and viruses are spread in hospitals

From Hospital hygiene

The people factor – putting something back (1st February 2013)

Tork manufacturer SCA looks at the importance of CSR as part of a sustainable business model

From Green cleaning

Foam at the top (1st February 2013)

Switching to Tork Mild Foam Soap has resulted in cost and sustainability benefits for Interserve, says SCA. The fact that the soap is a high quality, nondrip product in a smart dispensing system is also a plus, confirm

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Our survey says... (1st February 2013)

Cleaning staff and facilities managers were recently polled in a Tork survey to discover which of the benefits of the new Tork Easy Handling packaging system they found most useful.

From Washroom hygiene

Ergonomic packaging system expanded (1st December 2012)

Refills for the space-saving Tork Compact Auto Shift toilet tissue system are now housed in Tork Easy Handling packaging packs.

From Washroom hygiene

Easy does it (1st December 2012)

Tork wipers from SCA are a convenient solution to a wide range of workplace cleaning tasks. They are housed in Tork Performance dispensers which are designed to increase efficiency in the industrial workshop. Wall-moun

From Wipes & Microfibres

Every expedition needs the basics (1st December 2012)

A team making a recordbreaking attempt to cross Antarctica during the winter are taking SCA's Tork products with them.

From Industry update

Easy does it says Tork (7th November 2012)

Want to make your facility staff's job easier? Then give them a hand with Tork's Easy Handling packaging.

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Handling your workforce handlers (1st October 2012)

Smart product design can help to make life easier for cleaners, says Tork manufacturer SCA. An observational study carried out by Tork revealed that a substantial part of a cleaner's work consists of carrying unwieldy p

From Washroom hygiene

How clean is your washroom? (1st October 2012)

According to SCA, around 75 per cent of UK residents feel that the washrooms they visit in hotels and restaurants are often unclean. And 87 per cent of us believe that an unclean washroom has a negative impact on our o

From Washroom hygiene

School of hygiene (1st October 2012)

Tork manufacturer SCA has been working to improve hygiene in nursery schools as part of its corporate social responsibility.

From Green cleaning

Are your visitors waiting for washroom facilities? (1st October 2012)

Washroom queueing can be a pain – particularly in a venue where many people flock to the washroom at once – and a huge influx can lead to vital consumables running out. SCA's Charlotte Branwhite looks at how to prevent

From Washroom hygiene

SCA completes acquisition of Georgia-Pacific (1st August 2012)

SCA’s acquisition of Georgia- Pacific´s European tissue business has been completed. The purchase price amounts to EUR 1.32 bn on a debt-free basis. The acquired operations had sales in 2011 amounting to EUR 1.25 bn.

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Wipe away user troubles (1st August 2012)

Two new features of Tork Performance dispensers have been well received by customers says SCA

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Washroom waste down (1st August 2012)

Changes to the Tork zigzag-fold hand towel range are set to dramatically reduce waste, packaging and CO2 emissions, says SCA.

From Washroom hygiene

Dirty talk (1st August 2012)

What kind of wipers can tackle grease, grime and ingrained soiling? SCA product and segment manager Amelia Baker looks at the types of wipers that have been designed for use in a particularly dirty environment – and what ma

From Equipment & Services

Washroom hygiene in the holiday season (1st June 2012)

Hand hygiene is particularly important in the summer when crowds of holidaymakers gather together in hotels, campsites and tourist attractions and the risk of infections is high. SCA's Charlotte Branwhite suggests some suitable washroom systems for holiday venues...

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Arrange an easy life (1st June 2012)

The latest additions to the Tork washroom range are designed to make life easier both for washroom staff and visitors, says parent company SCA.

From Washroom hygiene

A convenient time (1st June 2012)

Tork products are 'Designed for your convenience' – that was the key message from SCA at ISSAInterclean.

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New packaging not hard to handle (1st June 2012)

Tork Easy Handling is an ergonomically-designed packaging system that improves ergonomics, boosts efficiency, saves time and prevents stress injuries. It will also help to cut costs for FM companies since the packaging

From Washroom hygiene

New features improve convenience (1st June 2012)

The Tork Performance W4 dispenser for clean-cut wipers is now available with a choice of fixings enabling it to be mounted on any wall – even tiled or metal surfaces.

From Washroom hygiene

Foam soaps for easy cleansing (1st April 2012)

Designed to facilitate hand cleaning in the healthcare sector is a range of user-friendly, lowmaintenance foam soaps from Tork manufacturer SCA.

From Hospital hygiene

Joint campaigns key to win (1st April 2012)

The customer service excellence and training initiatives of Tork manufacturer SCA have helped win Bunzl's Supplier of the Year award.

From Industry update

Listed once more (1st April 2012)

SCA has been named as one of the most ethical companies in the world for a fifth consecutive year on the Ethisphere Institute's 'The World's Most Ethical Companies' list.

From Green cleaning

User friendly for healthcare (1st February 2012)

Tork Antimicrobial Foam Cleanser,Tork Extra Mild Foam Soap and Tork Mild Foam are all gentle on the skin while the luxuriant foam makes hand cleansing easy, says the company.

From Washroom hygiene

Touch free hygiene and low cost in use (1st February 2012)

Tork says its new improvements mean a hand towel roll for every environment

From Washroom hygiene

Eating out is not good clean fun (1st December 2011)

The British are not convinced about the hygiene standards of staff in restaurants and fast-food chains, a new survey has revealed.The Tork Toilet Barometer, is an annual survey of washroom trends commissioned by Tork

From Washroom hygiene

Multipurpose for manufacturing (1st December 2011)

Industrial wipers,non-woven cloths, centrefeed rolls and washroom consumables can all be sourced from Tork manufacturer SCA.This makes Tork,'a complete one-stop shop for vital consumables in the manufacturing sector,'

From Industrial cleaning

Sustainability savings (1st December 2011)

Gone are the days when environmentally-sound products and solutions were more expensive than less "green"alternatives. In fact companies can now make a saving by being more sustainable explains Tork Manufacturer SCA

From Green cleaning

A fresh take on washroom spend (1st October 2011)

SCA's Tork aerosol air freshener dispenser, also known as the A1 dispenser, is now available to customers free-on-loan as part of the Tork KeyCare scheme.

From Washroom hygiene

Back on the list (1st October 2011)

SCA has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, one the most prestigious sustainability listings in the world.

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Showing off green credentials (1st October 2011)

Two representatives of NHS Supply Chain discovered how Tork paper products gave NHS trusts a sustainable product choice during a visit to SCA's forests and mills in Sweden.

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The restaurant washroom (1st October 2011)

Restaurant washrooms need to be smart and clean to impress the diners and keep them coming back. But they also need to be ultra-hygienic since the contamination risk is higher in environments where people are eating.

From Washroom hygiene

Washroom systems for hospitals (1st August 2011)

When equipping a hospital washroom, care must be taken to avoid cross contamination between patients while also making the facilities easy to access for people who are frail or ill. And on a tight budget, this can be a major challenge. SCA's Julie Ray looks at the best types of systems to use in a hygienecritical healthcare washroom...

From Hospital hygiene

Hard on germs, mild on the skin (1st August 2011)

SCA has added a new antimicrobial foam hand cleaner and two ecolabelled foam soaps to its hand care range.

From Washroom hygiene

Cash injection (1st August 2011)

SCA has invested £15 million in new equipment at its Tyne Valley production site.

From Window cleaning

Product range for washroom needs (1st June 2011)

A complete range of products for the away-from-home washroom is available from Tork manufacturer SCA.

From Washroom hygiene

Sustainability (1st June 2011)

number of people across the globe that are gaining access to hygiene products were among the observations of SCA president and CEO, Jan Johansson, in the company's latest Sustainability Report.

From Green cleaning

Nominated for Global Awards (1st April 2011)

Tork manufacturer SCA, is one of four companies worldwide to be nominated for the Globe Sustainability Reporting Award 2011.

From News

Blue range of towels for food sector (1st April 2011)

A new Tork blue zigzag-fold towel for use in the food sector has been launched by SCA.

From Catering & food hygiene

Top of the ethical list (1st April 2011)

SCA has been named as one of the world's most ethical companies for a fourth consecutive year.

From Green cleaning

Additions to the NHS catalogue (1st April 2011)

Tork Premium Extra Mild Soap plus two Tork hand lotion products have now been included in the NHS Supply Chain catalogue.

From Hospital hygiene

Wipes for automotive applications (1st April 2011)

Polishing bodywork, cleaning car parts, wiping windscreens, wiping hands – there are numerous different tasks in the automotive industry that require specific types of disposables wipers.Mark Riley of Tork wiper manufacture

From Wipes & Microfibres

Elevated to global heights (1st February 2011)

Tork Elevation dispensers from SCA Tissue Europe are now being sold in 90 countries around the world.

From Washroom hygiene

Essential hand hygiene in hospitals (1st February 2011)

Tork manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe has retained its contract with the NHS Supply Chain for four years.

From Washroom hygiene

More than just a label (1st February 2011)

More than 80 hand towels, toilet paper,napkin and wiping products from Tork manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe now hold the EU Ecolabel.

From Window cleaning

Being caught short is a thing of the past (1st February 2011)

The Tork Compact Auto Shift toilet tissue system from SCA Tissue Europe is now available in Premium,Advanced and Universal qualities.

From Washroom hygiene

Advancing towards an upgrade (1st February 2011)

Tork Advanced Folded Toilet Paper from SCA Tissue Europe is now available as an alternative to Tork Premium Folded Toilet Paper.

From Washroom hygiene

Boxing clever in the washroom (1st February 2011)

Consumables such as toilet tissue,soap and hand towels are essential in any washroom.

From Washroom hygiene

Best of British (1st December 2010)

A survey, carried out on behalf of SCA Tissue Europe, revealed that Britain was reportedly among Europe's front-runners when it came to hand hygiene habits.

From Hospital hygiene

Award in sustainability (1st December 2010)

Tork manufacturer SCA has won the New Economy Carbon Leadership Award.

From Window cleaning

Performance from floor to wall-mount (1st December 2010)

The new Tork Performance range from SCA Tissue Europe comprises floorstands, centrefeeds and wall-mounted dispensers that have been designed to improve workflow and reduce costs by saving time and reducing waste and over

From Washroom hygiene

Defining 'green cleaning' (1st December 2010)

'Green cleaning' is often used to describe the process of cleaning using environmentally-sound products and with minimum use of chemicals. But whether the actual process is 'green' or not depends entirely on the sustainabil

From Window cleaning

Revamped website goes live (29th June 2010)

The Tork UK website of hygiene company SCA Tissue Europe has been revamped to give it a fresh new look and make it easier to navigate for the end-user. The website now features the company’s new branding and takes a more modern approach to hygiene on the web.

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Sustaining green (1st June 2010)

'Green Hygiene – A Leader in Sustainability' was the theme of this year´s Tork stand at ISSAInterclean.

From News

Showcasing sustainability (1st April 2010)

Tork manufacturer SCA will be showcasing its sustainability credentials and hygienic solutions at ISSA-Interclean this year.The company will be using the 'green' theme following the news that SCA appears in this year's

From News

Safe sanitising D2 stamp (1st December 2009)

NSF, the public Health and Safety company, has registered two Nilco products with its D2 classification – Nilco Antibacterial Cleaner and Sanitiser and Nilco Kitchen Greasebuster.

From Washroom hygiene

Wipe away workplace inefficiency (1st October 2009)

Tork industrial wipers are designed to improve workplace efficiency while also keeping waste to a minimum.

From Wipes & Microfibres

Designer dispenser launch (1st February 2009)

SCA is launching a new line of washroom dispensers that combine cutting-edge functionality with world-class design.

From Washroom hygiene

SCA presents four mountain bike prizes (29th October 2008)

SCA has given away four mountain bikes following a competition held at the ISSA-Interclean exhibition. UK winner Michael Flawn from Numatic International was presented with his prize at the company’s headquarters in Chard, Somerset.

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SCA tops WWF CSR charts (1st December 2007)

SCA’s corporate responsibility reporting is the best in the pulp and paper industry, according to a new WWF report.

From News

Surface-to-hand bug missile (1st August 2007)

Hygiene is more vital in food factories than in other industrial environments.So what type of disposable wipers should be used for cleaning and why? SCA Tissue Europe's Mark Riley explains how to maximise hygiene in food proc

From Washroom hygiene

SCA world’s 2nd greenest firm (1st June 2007)

Tork manufacturer SCA is the second greenest company in the world, according to a report published this month.

From News

The wrong washroom (1st June 2007)

Choosing the wrong washroom system can lead to flushing a fortune away down the loo.SCA Tissue Europe's Jenny Turner looks at real examples of how switching systems can result in huge savings for washroom managers

From Washroom hygiene

SCA scores with NHS and new Wembley (1st April 2007)

SCA’s march on the washroom market continues with two major deals: The washroom contract for the new Wembley Stadium and a further two products added to the NHS list.

From News

Think inside the box (1st April 2007)

Swansea hospitals are set to lead the UK with an innovative way to cut the risk of healthcare associated infections by boosting hand hygiene: Deb's Glo-Germ boxes

Using specialist equipment, staff and visitors will see with

From Hospital hygiene

SCA acquires Procter & Gamble's European tissue business (30th March 2007)

A major move in the tissue market: SCA has paid €512million to acquire Procter & Gamble's entire European tissue operations including a number of well-known and strong brands.

From Newsletters

Small room, big job (1st February 2007)

Tiny toilets – such as in city restaurants, small offices and on public transport – have their own particular problems. SCA Tissue Europe looks at how to provide washroom systems that are ygienic,practical and attractive d

From Washroom hygiene

Thumbs up for industrial wipers (1st February 2007)

New Tork Advanced 400 wipers have been given the thumbs up by industrial managers who are finding them softer,more absorbent and more cost effective than their predecessors, says manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe.

From Wipes & Microfibres

SCA Tissue Europe tops WWF environmental chart (29th November 2006)

SCA Tissue Europe has emerged the clear frontrunner in an independent environmental assessment of Europe’s top tissue companies. WWF has just released its annual environmental scores – and guess who came top?

From Newsletters

Tork Advanced 400 wipers now 30 per cent stronger (30th October 2006)

High-volume Tork Advanced 400 industrial wipers have just been upgraded and are now 30 per stronger, bulkier and more absorbent than ever before. Suitable for almost any medium-duty wiping or cleaning wiping application in the industrial workplace, the three product grades – 420, 430, and 440 – together replace the previous Tork Advanced range.

From Newsletters

Healing hands can touch me now (1st October 2006)

SCA says luxury Tork embossed hand towels and functional flushable towels are both appealing to hospitals keen on maximising hand hygiene

Proving particularly popular in high care areas are new Tork décor embossed Tork Prem

From Washroom hygiene

Wipe the frown off your face (1st October 2006)

Do your industrial wipers become soiled by workshop grime before use? Do they leave lint behind on the work surface? Do your staff take more than they need, or do they waste too much solvent when using their wipers? SCA Tissu

From Industrial cleaning

Wipers 'stronger than ever' (1st October 2006)

SCA Tissue Europe has upgraded its high volume industrial wipers to make them stronger, bulkier and more absorbent than ever before.Tork Advanced 400 wipers are part of a logical new brand assortment aimed at making it easier

From Industrial cleaning

Know where those hands have been? (1st August 2006)

SCA Tissue Europe's Kelvin Hefford looks at the types of germs that can be passed on via the hands in the food industry and shows how to minimise the risk of spreading infections this way

From Catering & food hygiene

Dcor towels selling 40% above target (1st August 2006)

Tork says sales of its dcor embossed hand towels are selling 40% above target throughout Europe as offices smarten up their washrooms.

From Washroom hygiene

Upwardly mobile washrooms make it worth spending pennies (1st June 2006)

A growing number of away-from-home washrooms are turning to upmarket washroom systems and state-of-the art dispensers. Why are they upgrading, and how can luxury towels and smart metallic dispensing systems prove cost-effective? SCA Tissue Europe's P

From Washroom hygiene

SCA launches new Tork washroom products (18th May 2006)

SCA used this month’s Interclean exhibition to unveil a range of upmarket Tork brushed aluminium dispensers plus a touch-free hand towel dispenser. Also new were Tork décor embossed hand towels, available in both roll and interfold format.

From Newsletters

Torking dirty: lose your rag in the factory (1st April 2006)

How do you cope with wiping tasks in a particularly dirty environment? SCA Tissue Europe's Mark Riley looks at wipers that can tackle grease, grime and ingrained soiling in industrial workshops - and finds out what makes them fit for the purpose

From Wipes & Microfibres

All wipe now but where would we be without loo roll? (1st March 2006)

What would we do without the all-important loo roll? And what did people do before it was invented? Peter Broom of SCA Tissue Europe looks at the history of loo paper - and at some of the ingenious alternatives that used to be used before it came on

From Washroom hygiene

Flushable towel (1st January 2006)

A flushable hand towel has been added to the Tork washroom range from SCA Tissue Europe for use in planes, trains, schools and so on.

From Work at height

Flushable hand towels (20th December 2005)

SCA Tissue Europe has added a flushable hand towel to its Tork washroom range – eliminating blockages that can occur when paper towels are thrown into the toilet.

From Newsletters

The industrial revolution (1st October 2005)

A look at the way in which wipers are used in today's increasingly specialised workshop environment and the factors involved in bringing about these changes including Best Practice, new technology and health and safety

From In The Spotlight

Hygiene at work in hospitals (1st October 2005)

Hand hygiene compliance in hospitals is not nearly as high as it should be. Tork manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe has implemented a simple but effective Tork Hygiene at Work scheme that aims to improve hand hygiene in UK healthcare institutions - and m

From Hospital hygiene

Catering for the food industry (1st August 2005)

Three wipers designed for cleaning food preparation surfaces are available from SCA Tissue Europe.

From Equipment & Services

What are loo priorities? (1st August 2005)

Much has been written in these pages about the required standards and facilities in away-from-home washrooms. Manufacturers naturally extol the virtues of their own systems over those of other companies, while bodies such as the British Toilet Associ

From Washroom hygiene

What drives the washroom industry? (1st July 2005)

Peter Broom of SCA Tissue Europe looks at the trends that have shaped away-fromhome washrooms over the years – and those that are likely to influence them in the future Today’s away-from-home washroom is very different from the basic affairs of the 1

From Washroom hygiene

The multi-faceted disposable (1st May 2005)

How can disposable wipers prove useful to a seafood distributor, a spa bath company and a manufacturer of prosthetic limbs? Mark Riley of Tork manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe demonstrates the versatility of wipers by looking at some of the more unusua

From Washroom hygiene

Washrooms for dirty hands (1st February 2005)

What are the particular challenges involved when equipping an industrial washroom? How do you keep the fitments and dispensers clean when the majority of washroom users’ hands are extensively soiled? And what type of soaps/hand drying systems are bes

From Washroom hygiene

Colour change washroom tags (1st December 2004)

A simple yet effective air freshener system has been relaunched under a new name by SCA Hygiene Products.

From Equipment & Services

New branding for washroom goods (1st December 2004)

A new branding by SCA Tissue is designed to make its Tork washroom products easier to buy and also to sell.

From Work at height

Equipment to help beat MRSA (1st October 2004)

Hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA are costing the UK around £1billion a year – and poor hand hygiene is one of the factors to blame.Kelvin Hefford of hand towel and disposable wiper manufacturer SCA Hygiene Products looks at how a few simple

From Hospital hygiene

Wipers for large industrial units (1st October 2004)

SCA Hygiene Products’Mark Riley looks at specific issues encountered in large industrial units and discusses how best to deal with them

From Equipment & Services

Hygiene sensitive products (1st August 2004)

Various products for use in hygiene-sensitive food preparation areas are available from Tork manufacturer SCA Hygiene Products.

From Equipment & Services

Washroom quirks of the world -in association with BTA (1st August 2004)

When visiting an away-from-home washroom we usually know roughly what to expect inside. But some washroom providers seem to go out of their way to delight, surprise or confuse their customers using sumptuous fittings or quirky murals and a few pract

From Washroom hygiene

Free wipers (1st August 2004)

SCA Hygiene Products is offering a free Tork Pro-Box of Tork Strong to the first 20 readers to call the number below.

From Equipment & Services

Sales support (1st April 2004)

Two schemes designed to make life easier for distributors and facility services companies will be launched on the Tork stand at Interclean. Tork manufacturer SCA Hygiene Products will be introducing a module-based package of sales support tools for f

From Work at height

Flushable hand towel stops blockages (1st April 2004)

A flushable hand towel for use in aeroplanes, trains, schools and institutions is now included in SCA Hygiene Products washroom assortment. Flushable towels are particularly suitable for environments where throwing towels down the toilet is a potenti

From Work at height

Equipping the larger washroom (1st February 2004)

Busy washrooms have their own requirements and care needs to be taken in choosing the right loo roll, hand towel and soap systems. Brian Parkinson of SCA Hygiene Products looks at the larger washroom along with factors to consider such as product run

From Washroom hygiene

New Tork products and services (1st February 2004)

SCA Hygiene Products will have a 153sq m stand where many of its products will be on display. These will include hand towels, soaps, toilet tissues and dispensers for the away-from-home washroom plus wipers for use in various industries including eng

From Work at height

Racing team is Tork of the town (1st December 2003)

A successful racing season has been completed this year by three British teams sponsored by Tork.

From News

Wiping across Europe (1st October 2003)

Why does the UK prefer blue wipers to any other colour? Why do the Italians prefer centrefeed wipers and why do the Germans choose soft non-wovens? Mark Riley of Tork wiper manufacturer SCA Hygiene Products looks at the different types of wipers pref

From Equipment & Services