Long carpet life depends on your cleaning technology

posted by Ceris Burns

Think of one of those large reception rooms at a conference centre maybe twenty metres by fifteen, carpeted with a high quality carpet designed for high traffic areas. The delegates are arriving for an event, coming in from the autumn rain, relieved to be out of the wind that is blowing autumn leaves, moss from roofs, dirt from the road. Their shoes are bringing quite a lot of the town with them, and despite the mats at the doors, a substantial amount gets spread around the carpet. Around four hundred register, and come and go for three days. In a similar room next door, the conference exhibition is erected and eventually dismantled, with all the usual detritus that exhibitions bring, including spilt coffee, the remains of sandwiches, packaging material and more mud from outside.

So how do you clean up for the next event which starts tomorrow? Even with the best of heavy duty close pile carpet, the soil is sticky and runs deep. You need more than just a powerful upright vacuum cleaner – although you do need one of those for sure. You need a complete carpet cleaning system that is capable of modifying the very nature of the soil to make it easy to pick up, and which also shampoos the carpet while leaving it nearly dry to the touch when the job is finished. As any conference organiser knows, if the agreed time for first access to a conference centre for setting up is 8am, there is always one exhibitor or participant who just has to be in at 10pm the night before. There just isn’t much drying time available.

There are, of course, quite a few ways of tackling it if you have days to do the job. But the only practical approach when the job has to be finished to a tight deadline is a specialised system designed for just such a situation. Obviously, you could find several of those to compare, but one of the most effective is the Cimex-Encap low moisture carpet cleaning system from Truvox. To use this you need a really powerful upright vac like the new Truvox Valet Upright that will be shown at Interclean in Amsterdam (Stand 01.407), a Cimex Cyclone triple-brush scrubber with its accessories and a supply of Cimex-Encap Low Moisture Carpet Cleaner, also from Truvox.

The Cimex-Encap Low Moisture Carpet Cleaner is really clever stuff, with a genuinely unique formula. It literally gets down into the pile of the carpet and encapsulates the soil, turning it into a brittle residue. This contains the oily soil which cannot normally be vacuumed, and makes it possible simply to vacuum up all types of soil in one go – any tough-to-get-at residual encapsulated soil gets picked up during routine vacuuming over the next couple of days. 

The cleaned carpet is normally dry to the touch in forty-five minutes to two hours and repels soils and stains after treatment. No rinsing is required. There is no wicking and spots and stains do not reappear. 

To use with the Cimex-Encap system there is an equally clever Cimex-Encap Spotter. This also encapsulates whatever soil has caused the stain, and works on both water-based and oil-based spots and spills. The spotter is effective if used to pre-spray stubborn stains and exceptionally high-traffic areas before the full Cimex-Encap treatment, or can be used as a secondary treatment to finish the job.

Truvox makes the point that correct dilution of the Cimex-Encap both ensures the best results and prevents wastage of money. The company even supplies a specially graduated measure for the purpose.

OK – commercial over. However, Cleaning & Maintenance has always taken the view that really significant advances in cleaning technology should be described so that contract cleaners have plenty of opportunity to try out whatever system reaches the market. There is no doubt, carpet life depends to a very large extent on the efficiency of the cleaning regime to which the carpet is subjected, and that the cleaning efficiency becomes more important as the traffic over the carpet increases. 

With Britain beginning to ease out of the economic doldrums this year, a general election (they always provide plenty of dirt) and a resurgent conference and exhibition business to be cleaning up after, cleaners are going to have to be sure they can offer the fastest and most effective ways of doing the job to be able to bid cost-effectively for the biggest and most lucrative jobs.

Truvox set to make news at Interclean

posted by Ceris Burns

more vacs, more carpet extractors, more rotaries d somg extra!)

There will be even more than usual to see on the Interclean stand of leading international floorcare machine manufacturer Truvox International this year. At least four types of vacuum cleaner, including three totally new and innovative models, will be on the stand with no less than five of the brilliant Truvox Hydromist carpet extractors and four of the hugely successful Orbis rotaries.

The Truvox team will be demonstrating its range of versatile Valet vacuum cleaners, including the Valet Tub Vac, specially designed for use in healthcare and pharmaceutical locations where dust could be detrimental to patients or staff. With its 4-stage filtration including a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) 10 filter, the Valet Tub Vac is also ideal for any location where asthmatics need to be protected from dust. The stand will be alive with the hum of vacs and rotaries.

And Truvox, as usual, will be pulling a completely new rabbit out of that hat that they seem to take to all exhibitions. You’ll have to wait until the show opens for the full details, but start getting excited now about a totally new compact yet productive Orbis battery scrubber with a 17-litre tank and a choice of two different types of battery to suit operators’ needs – one of which can be charged while the machine is working (the battery, not the operator).

So book your trip, charge your laptop and head straight for Stand 01.407 when the doors open on the 26th April. Truvox never lets you down on these occasions.

Three new Truvox vacs to brighten your day

posted by Ceris Burns

New from the ever-innovative Truvox International this Spring are three entirely new models in their 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.

The new Valet Upright replaces the venerable Truvox Commercial Vac and is primarily intended for use in offices, hotels, nursing homes, schools and wherever there are large areas of carpet or covered floor and plenty of people to make them dirty. The valet Upright is compact and manoeuvrable yet is one powerful machine, with a 1200-watt motor, a 37cm cleaning path cleaning right to the edge and a commercial-strength metal brush roll for maximum performance and toughness. The Quickdraw wand provides a 3.6m cleaning reach and the on-board cleaning tools are always easy to get to. Three-stage filtration includes a HEPA 10 filter to keep airborne particulate to a minimum.

Also just announced is the Valet Tub Vac, a compact lightweight tub vacuum with that essential manoeuvrability needed for the healthcare, education and office sectors. With a powerful 1400-watt motor and four-stage filtration including a HEPA 10 filter, the Valet Tub Vac keeps hold of all dust of 0.3 micron or larger and has a 5-litre dust capacity. A full-bag indicator light tells the user when the bag needs replacing, or warns the operator of a blockage, should one occur, so eliminating the risk of damage to the motor.

The third new vac on the block is the Valet VT12, a very compact yet powerful 1200-watt machine with a 6-litre dust bag and a combination floor tool that is effective on both hard and soft floor coverings. A 12.5m power cable and a 2.5m hose gives this lightweight machine greater reach than you would have imagined and the large wheels make it easy to move from room to room or building to building.

Ten years of great results for Staffordshire County Council and Truvox Multiwash is still going strong.

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Staffordshire County Council first bought the Truvox Multiwash multi-purpose floor-cleaning machine back in 2000, as more and more safety floors were installed in Staffordshire schools. Since then, Staffordshire has continued to buy the Multiwash and, almost ten years on, has now bought more than 250 of them.

Chris Ryan, Group Manager (Development) of Cleaning Services for Staffordshire County Council, explains that it was primarily the simplicity of using the Truvox Multiwash on notoriously labour-intensive safety flooring that prompted the initial purchase, and the effectiveness and reliability of the Multiwash that encouraged us as a local authority service provider to buy more.

"We had trialled various alternative contra-rotating machines, which we found not to be as easy to use or as effective as the Multiwash" he said. "For our services we have found the Multiwash to be the most user-friendly, easy to maintain and cost-effective multi-purpose machine available."

High-speed productivity

The Truvox Multiwash washes, mops, scrubs and dries on both hard and soft floor coverings in a single pass and leaves floors ready to walk on in minutes – an essential capability for health and safety compliance. It is extremely effective on ‘difficult’ floors like non-slip safety floors, low pile carpets, entrance matting and escalators. Easy to use and manoeuvre, the Multiwash has quickly interchangeable brushes, with a range of different brushes available, and easily accessible and removable tanks to make filling, emptying and cleaning straightforward.

Proven over more than a decade for cleaning food service areas, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and retail stores, the Multiwash is available in three different cleaning widths – 24cm, 34cm and 44cm. The larger models are available with a pump and spray if required, making them better for cleaning carpets or larger floor areas.

Truvox International to show nine of the innovative range of Truvox floorcare machines at Carpex

posted by Ceris Burns

Leading international floorcare machine manufacturer Truvox International is pushing the boat out at Carpex 2010 (Stand D5, 18th-19th March at Ricoh Arena, Coventry) by having nine of its most innovative and energy-efficient machines on stand and ready for demonstration.

The Truvox team will be demonstrating its range of versatile Valet vacuum cleaners, including the New Valet Tub Vac, which is specially designed for use in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries where dust could be detrimental to patients or staff. With its 4-stage filtration including a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) 10 filter, the New Valet Tub Vac is also ideal for any location where asthmatics need to be protected from dust.

The Valet Commercial Upright, also on the stand, is light, easy to use and ideal for daily cleaning in commercial environments, with a 30cm (12") cleaning path and a 6000 rpm brush for effective carpet cleaning. Alongside the Commercial Upright will be the New Valet Tub 12 and the Valet Wide-Area Vac.

From its Hydromist line, Truvox is exhibiting three cutting-edge machines. The Hydromist Compact is an all-in-one spray extraction machine for carpet and upholstery cleaning, with a high capacity 14 litre solution tank for maximum cleaning and minimum refilling. The machine is easily operated and has large non-marking, stair climbing wheels. The Hydromist 35 is a self-contained carpet extractor that cleans in a single pass and leaves the carpet almost dry, and the Hydromist 55 machines are spray extractor machines for cleaning large areas of carpet in hotels, conference facilities and large open-plan offices.

Also on display will be the Air Mover and Whole Room Dryer, a range of carpet and room dryers that significantly reduce drying time and the Cimex CR48 scrubber polisher, a multipurpose machine suitable for virtually every type of floor.

Truvox to showcase eight products at 'The Care Show' in Birmingham

posted by Joy young

Southampton - UK; November 2009 - Truvox International, the leading supplier of commercial floor care machines, will be exhibiting eight essential cleaning machines on stand F23 at The Care Show at Birmingham's NEC from 3rd - 4th November 2009.

Truvox will be demonstrating its range versatile valet vacuum cleaners. The Valet Tub Vac is specially designed for use in healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries where dust could be detrimental to patients or staff. With its 4-stage filtration including a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) 10 filter.

The Valet Commercial Upright is light and easy to use, ideal for daily cleaning in commercial environments. This energy efficient machine has a 30cm (12") cleaning path and a 6000 rpm brush for effective carpet cleaning. The vacuum can lay completely flat to allow cleaning beneath beds and other furniture. Truvox is also exhibiting the wet and dry heavy duty vacuum, the Valet Aqua 20HD. This 20 litre, compact machine is ideal for use in larger care homes and hospitals. The Valet Aqua 20HD boasts a polyethylene tank for incomparable durability and castors for added mobility.

From its Hydromist line, Truvox is exhibiting two cutting-edge machines. The Hydromist Lite is a compact and manoeuvrable spray extraction carpet cleaner whose affordable cost makes it attractive to even the smallest care home. Truvox is also presenting the Hydromist Compact. This product is an all-in-one spray extraction machine for carpet and upholstery cleaning. It features a high capacity 14 litre solution tank for maximum cleaning and minimum refilling. The machine is easily operated and has large non-marking, stair climbing wheels.

In addition, Truvox is displaying the TruBroom; a product ideally suited to interim cleaning. The lightweight but sturdy construction effortlessly collects dust, grit, glass and food debris from both hard and carpeted floors and has a universal swivel handle which enables the user to easily access hard-to-reach areas. The cordless TruBroom can be used safely when customers, staff and patients are present, without the risk of tripping over trailing cables.

An excellent all-around machine, the compact, highly portable Multiwash 340 is a highly versatile product that can wash, mop, scrub and dry in one single pass on virtually every kind of floor. It also operates at extremely low noise levels, making it well-suited to daytime cleaning as well. The Multiwash scrubber dryer is ideal for care homes, hospitals and food service areas and is available in different cleaning widths – 24cm, 34cm and 44cm.

From its rotary range, Truvox is featuring the Orbis Compact. The Orbis Compact single disc rotary machine has high brush pressure for effective cleaning yet only weighs 22kg. This light weight, combined with a low profile, gives this Orbis Compact stability plus unrivalled performance. The Orbis Compact’s 28cm diameter facilitates easy manoeuvrability in confined areas and the 240rpm enables optimum cleaning power. Truvox also offer an optional solution tank for wet scrubbing. For a demonstration and more information, please visit stand F23 at The Care Show Birmingham, 3rd - 4th November 2009.  

New Look, New Functions: Truvox International Unveils Re-designed Website

posted by Dave

Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leading floor care specialist, is this week launching 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 regularly updated blogs.

Truvox International's website has been completely overhauled from the ground up, not just superficially re-designed. The new intuitive navigation and clean styling make it equally simple for customers to contact Truvox as it is for Truvox to communicate with its customers – creating a first point of information that is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

David Overell, Managing Director of Truvox International, said: “Truvox manufactures some of the best floorcare products in the world, and our new website now gives our customers an even clearer idea of the quality and range of our machines. Truvox is continually expanding into international markets, so our presence on the World Wide Web is vitally important. The site is now available in English, French, German and Spanish and provides all our customers with the information they require.”

Glyn Dawson, designer at Bluebit Web Design, commented on the new website: “The re-designed Truvox site features a standardised grid of subject fields and alternative methods of navigation, including icons, product streams and drop-down menus, making it simple for new viewers and established users alike to find their way through the site with a minimum of fuss.”

Top Tips For Buying Floorcare Machines During The Credit Crunch

posted by Dave

1.Leasing v buying - With the economy appearing to be on the rocks, or at best heading very rapidly towards them, many are now wondering whether they should lease their floorcare machines rather than buying them outright. Leasing relatively high ticket items has always been a way to fix costs and spread them over a longer timeframe.

Leasing lets you maintain cash flow and preserve capital and credit lines in a dicey economy. In addition to eliminating up-front costs and allowing you to pay a predictable monthly fee on that new Orbis rotary machine for example, leasing often lets you bundle any spares or accessories you might need into the lease.

The downside of leasing is that it is almost always more expensive overall than buying outright. That’s assuming that you have good enough credit rating to get a lease in the first place and then return the gear at the end of the lease term.

The most obvious advantage of buying equipment is clearly that you own it forever (some leases will let you buy the equipment for a fixed price or “fair market value” when the term is up). A further advantage is the tax breaks that apply to bought, rather than leased, machines. I’m no tax expert, and you should certainly have a chat with yours, but the figures are significant enough to warrant attention.

2.Don’t over-spec – think of domestic goods such as washing machines or microwaves. Many of them have far greater functionality than we typically need. Yet the purchaser is paying for these redundant features in the ticket price. When it comes to floorcare machines the same applies and you can save by buying a machine with only those features that you absolutely know will be needed rather than machines with extra features that might just be useful to you one day.

Also factor the length of your contract in to your purchasing decision. For example if after a hard-fought tender process you have been awarded a year-long contract at a prestigious location don’t specially purchase equipment that has a life expectancy of over 10 years. You can be sure that robust durability will have a price premium attached.

3.Calculate life-time costings – the lowest priced machine may not necessarily represent the best value overall. Look beyond just the initial asking price and work out and contrast what each different machine will actually cost you over its life. If that rock-bottom priced machine is unreliable and will need constant repairs or servicing, or if tools that would be essential in your particular application are not included, that can easily eat up the initial differences in purchase price with a more dependable mid-market model.  Also compare what the likely difference in lifetime costs will be in chemicals or spares.

4.Maximise productivity – Another comparison should be on the likely productivity that your cleaning team can achieve with each machine. Because 90% of cleaning cost is labour, floor cleaning equipment selection should focus on providing high productivity as well as the best possible cleaning performance.

Most facilities require a combination of floor care equipment--from brooms to vacuum cleaners to walk-behind scrubbers or ride-on sweepers. Getting exactly the right mix of equipment means evaluating your unique cleaning needs. Some of the factors that affect this decision include: the size of dirt and debris particles generated; the amount of dirt and debris generated; the character or nature of the dirt – is it fibrous, oily, dusty, wet; the type of floor covering e.g. vinyl, carpet, stone, wood, metal;, the number of personnel involved in cleaning activities and ultimately the definition of what constitutes "clean" for your facility.

For each type of surface there are now techniques and equipment that will give dramatic productivity boosts. One example is carpet cleaning by encapsulation - a high productivity, cost effective, low moisture carpet cleaning technique that utilises a three brush floor machine and can clean up to 300m2 per hour.

Similarly in office, hospital and educational buildings particularly, back packs allow far greater areas to be vacuumed than with a tub model. This productivity gain offsets the slightly higher purchase price of the back pack compared to the tub vac in only a couple of shifts.

Ensuring you choose the right machines for each contract or facility, will make a big difference to productivity which in turn will positively affect your bottom line.

Finally, make sure your operatives receive the correct training to maximise the features of the machines you finally choose; they were designed to give you to give the advantage,  make sure that your really see the benefits.

5.Buy multi-tasking equipment. Machines that can perform more than one cleaning function can save on the purchase of two or more machines. From my own company, the Truvox Multiwash can wash, mop, scrub and dry in a single pass to produce outstanding results on both hard and soft floors. and can also be used for routine cleaning of escalators too. Similarly the Orbis Duo rotary machine combines dual 200rpm and 400rpm in one machine that is suitable for stripping, scrubbing and burnishing of hard floors and for carpet cleaning at the lower speed.

6.Switch to day-time cleaning - My experience of cleaning programmes in the UK and around the world is that the supervision and management tends to be of a higher calibre and more visible on day-time cleaning programmes than is typically found on night shifts. This means that floorcare machines will likely be treated better and consequently will last longer. Incidentally the energy saving aspect of cleaning a building when the lights and heating have to be on for its regular occupants may also prove particularly attractive to your clients or their accountants at present. Cordless machines are required here; although capital costs can be higher, new developments to meet increasing usage are now available at significantly lower prices.

7.Make a lasting commitment - Commit to one supplier or distributor for the best prices. Cherry-picking or chopping and changing between different providers tends only to give a short-term gain. Better to establish a long-term relationship with a supplier you trust who will value your business and price accordingly as they should realise that it is far easier and less expensive to maintain and grow an existing customer’s business than it is to win an entirely new customer. If they are on top of their game, particularly at times when the economy is tighter, the priority for a good supplier will be to ring-fence their existing customers’ business.

8.Buying a service agreement for extended life could actually save you money and as with consumer goods that you may be contemplating purchasing in your private life, the best time cost-wise to sign up for extended life warranties is at the time of purchase.

9.In the relatively soft market for floorcare machines that is being seen in the UK at present, deals are definitely there to be done. Some people are too shy to talk about money. Others think it's rude or demeaning but failing to negotiate can end up with paying far, far more than necessary – it is a buyers’ market at the moment.

From my experience there are a few basics that will help you negotiate the best deal including never getting emotionally involved during the negotiation process (remember it should always be business and not personal); never being the first one to name a figure; ask for more than you expect to get; and never leave the other person feeling as if they have been cheated.

10.Carefully consider the reputation and stability of the manufacturer or distributor that you are intending to purchase your floorcare machine from. You need to be as sure as you possibly can be that they will be around for the long-term to give you after-sales support and handle your future servicing needs. Time spent checking company reports and accounts will give you valuable insight and will be time well invested. Don’t let the super deal you have negotiated blind you to other potential pitfalls.

Peter Holt has been Managing Director of Truvox International since 1991. In that time he has overseen the company’s market share growth in both the UK and world-wide.  Peter is a frequent traveller to the US, Australia, the Far East and Europe and has also served as Chairman of ISSA’s European Board of Directors. If you have any questions about buying floorcare equipment Peter can be reached at peterholt@truvox.com

Truvox International Appoints Steven Brinkley as Regional Account Manager

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Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leader in essential and speciality floor care machines, has appointed Steven Brinkley as Regional Account Manager with immediate effect. He assumes responsibility for providing service and support to Truvox’s customers throughout the eastern region of the UK, from Newcastle to Ipswich.

“I am very excited to be able to help Truvox continue to provide its top customer service,” Steven comments. “This is a core value for both Truvox and for myself personally. My main goal is to meet and get to know each of Truvox’s customers in order to truly understand their needs and to be able to provide the best service possible.”

“In addition, I am enthusiastic about bringing a fresh outlook to Truvox. I plan to identify new areas for distributon and expand the range of products and services we can provide our customers,”

Steven comes to Truvox with extensive experience in industrial sales, having spent the past year as a Key Account Manager for the paint manufacturer PPG and the previous 12 years as Regional Sales Manager covering northern England in the hire sector for Hewden.

“I am delighted by the choice of Steven Brinkley. His expertise in providing outstanding customer service will enable Truvox to continue our tradition of excellent support to our longstanding distributor and end-user customer base,” said David Overell, Truvox’s Managing Director.

Jackie Bromley Joins Truvox International

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Southampton, UK; 22 May 2009 - Truvox International, the leader in essential and speciality floor care machines, has appointed Jackie Bromley as National Account Manager. Jackie assumes responsibility for managing the Truvox UK national accounts portfolio as well as for the continued development of new business opportunities.

Jackie's previous post at Vax Commercial allowed her to play a key role in developing Vax's first venture into the commercial cleaning industry. She helped build the business, within two years, from a small start-up operation into a recognised commercial floorcare machine provider, supplying blue chip organisations, the public sector and end users. Prior to Vax Commercial, Jackie was National Sales Manager at Unicorn Self Serve, one of the UK's leading commercial hygiene product manufacturers

“Having been aware of Truvox products for many years and the organizations’ outstanding reputation in terms of quality and service, I am looking forward to working with the people behind the company at every stage of the process,” says Jackie.

“I have an in-depth background in the commercial cleaning sector, having worked not only at Vax but also with other key sectors of the industry and through membership of CHSA, ICCMA, NCCA and the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners,” Jackie adds. “My experience includes dealing with clients from the largest multinationals to the smallest independents and I look forward to using this expertise to provide the best service possible to Truvox customers.”

As well as her longstanding experience in the commercial cleaning industry, Jackie also has a degree in Management from Aston University.

Truvox Exhibiting Eight Cutting-Edge Products at Europropre

posted by Dave

Southampton, UK – Truvox International, the leading supplier and manufacturer of floor care equipment, is exhibiting eight cutting-edge products on its stand number G13 at the Europropre show in Paris from March 31 to April 2, 2009.

From its Orbis line, Truvox is showcasing several machines. The Orbis UHS Cordless Burnisher is a battery powered, ultra high speed rotary burnisher ideal for cleaning when customers, staff or patients are present. Improved design and manufacturing processes mean that the new UHS Cordless is one of those rare products that costs significantly less than the model it replaces. The Orbis Duo rotary floor cleaner/polisher is a twin-speed machine offering the choice of 200 or 400 rpm operation, depending on the task in hand. Its ergonomic handle design enables a high level of comfort. 

In addition, Truvox is displaying two new spray extractors. The Hydromist Lite is a compact and manoeuvrable spray extraction carpet cleaner whose affordable cost makes it attractive to even the smallest bar, club, hotel, care home or car valeting operation. Truvox is also presenting the Hydromist 55, a professional grade upright extractor available as a heated, variable pressure machine or a non-heated 100psi version. The 55/400 is the professional’s choice with an in-line heater and powerful 400psi injection jet spray that removes embedded dirt and stains in a fast and efficient way. The 55/100 non-heated model is the economical way to clean carpets subjected to normal, day-to-day foot traffic.

Other novel products include the Valet BackPack, which is perfect for demanding environments such as theatres, buses, trains, shops, hotels and offices. Weighing less than 5kg, it has adjustable straps and harnesses as well as a curved and ventilated ergonomic back support to ensure users are comfortable even during long shifts.

The Cimex X46 escalator cleaner is ideal for shopping centres, airports, retail stores, underground stations and hotels. The machine offers a choice of rotating brushes – nylon brushes for routine cleaning and tynex brushes for aggressive cleaning – which feature automatic height adjustment for optimal, uniform performance. Changing both the brushes and disposable bags is quick and easy as well.  

An excellent all-around machine, the compact, highly portable Multiwash 340 can be used on almost any floor surface including safety floors, tiles, carpets and even escalators, making it highly versatile. The user simply needs to change the brushes for a different cleaning task. It also operates at extremely quiet levels, making it well-suited to daytime cleaning as well.

In its air mover range, Truvox is displaying the Air Mover which produces an airflow of 2600m3/h to make the drying of any surface type or size quick and easy.  By aiding air circulation and ventilation, it is highly effective in dealing with the aftermath of floods and spillages and when placed in the vertical position can concentrate on walls and ceilings.

For further information on any Truvox product, a demonstration of one of the company’s machines or to interview a senior member of the Truvox team please contact Chris Klopper or Caroline Baylon at +44 (0) 20 7928 7676 or cklopper@mulberrymc.com / cbaylon@mulberrymc.com.

Truvox Appoints Sylvie Calas as International Sales Manager

posted by Dave

Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leader in essential and specialty floor care machines, has appointed Sylvie Calas to the post of International Sales Manager with immediate effect. 

Her new responsibilities include setting up and implementing the company’s sales strategy in Europe (including Scandinavia and Eastern Europe).  She is now in charge of the management and development of the Truvox business in Europe through local dealers and distributors.

“I am delighted by the choice of Sylvie as International Sales Manager.  Her years of experience working with distributors will be invaluable in helping us grow our European business,” said David Overell, Truvox’s Managing Director.

Sylvie comes to Truvox after having spent the past 14 years as EMEA Sales Manager for Garmin Europe Ltd. in the consumer electronics industry.  While there, she was responsible for identifying and appointing new distributors, managing a distribution network throughout the European region and developing and implementing the company’s market sales strategy to grow the Garmin brand in Europe.

Commenting on her appointment, Sylvie said “I am delighted to join Truvox at such an exciting time.  Truvox has so many opportunities to expand its export sales with its innovative and high quality products.”

Truvox International Appoints Adrienne Nicol to Regional Account Manager Scotland

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Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leader in essential and specialty floor care machines, has appointed Adrienne Nicol as its new Regional Account Manager Scotland with immediate effect.  She assumes responsibility for providing service and support to Truvox’s customers throughout Scotland.

“Truvox has rolled out an unprecedented number of new products in the past year,” Ms. Nicol comments.  “This means that there are many innovations which our customers do not yet know about and I am excited about building greater awareness of how these products can benefit them.”

Ms. Nicol is based between Glasgow and Edinburgh in order to enable frequent travel between both cities as well as around the country as a whole.

“I also look forward to being able to provide our distributors and end-users with the extremely rapid service that my strategic positioning in Scotland facilitates.  Often for our customers the time from inquiry to placing an order is extremely short.  We thus need to be very reactive to their needs since obtaining a product rapidly is crucial for their business,” Ms. Nicol adds.

Ms. Nicol comes to Truvox after some five years in the janitorial side, holding Senior Account Manager roles in the hygiene consumables and catering disposables fields.

“I am extremely pleased with the choice of Adrienne Nicol.  Her extensive experience in the cleaning and hygiene industry throughout Scotland enables her to provide outstanding assistance to Truvox’s longstanding distributor and end-user customers throughout the country,” said David Overell, Truvox’s Managing Director.

Truvox Featuring Specially-Designed Machines for Daytime Cleaning and Large-Area Carpet Cleaning at Cleaning Show

posted by Dave

Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leading provider of essential and specialty floorcare machines, is exhibiting its cutting-edge new products at the upcoming Cleaning Show in Birmingham (10-12 March 2009).

Given the growing move towards daytime cleaning amongst industry professionals, Truvox has specially conceived its next generation floorcare machine for this purpose:  The newest Orbis UHS Cordless is a whisper quiet, battery-powered, 1500 rpm, ultra high-speed rotary burnisher which can safely be operated when customers, staff or patients are present.  It can burnish for at least two hours on a single charge covering up to 15,000 square feet, making it perfect for retail, healthcare and educational premises.

Ideal for congested areas, it has a low profile for greater accessibility, an effective dust-control system, an optional spray attachment and a central castor wheel for more evenly distributed pad loading.  Its rear castor wheel facilitates compact storage and adjustable handle enhances operator comfort.  In addition, the machine comes with an integral charger and a permanently attached cable which stores away while the machine is in use.  Truvox has invested heavily in R&D, tooling and manufacturing capacity to reduce the production cost of the machine.  As a result, it has been able to reflect these savings with a £400 reduction in the list price of the Orbis UHS Cordless compared with its predecessor, overcoming cost constraints which may have prevented more contractors and in-house cleaning teams from moving to daytime cleaning.

Truvox is also showcasing its latest Hydromist 55, a professional grade upright extractor optimal for large area carpet cleaning.  The machine is available as a heated 400psi variable pressure machine or as a non-heated 100psi version.  The Hydromist 55/400 model is the professional’s choice for tough carpet cleaning jobs.  With its in-line heated cleaning solution, it is the fast and efficient way to remove embedded dirt and stains, leaving carpets fresh and clean.  Its sibling, the Hydromist 55/100 model, is the economical way to clean carpets subjected to normal, day-to-day foot traffic typically found in offices, conference centres and hotels.  Both models can be used with optional accessory tools for cleaning curtains and upholstery.  They feature waist-high control switches, a transport handle within easy reach and large stair climbing wheels.

In addition, Truvox is displaying its other market-leading product offerings of Orbis rotary floor polishers, Cimex escalator cleaners, Hydromist carpet extractors, Valet vacuums and sweepers and Multiwash scrubber dryers.  For further information on any Truvox product, a demonstration of one of the company’s machines or to interview a senior member of the Truvox team please contact Chris Klopper or Caroline Baylon at +44 (0) 20 7928 7676 or cklopper@mulberrymc.com / cbaylon@mulberrymc.com.

Truvox Featuring Nine Cutting-Edge Products at Executive Hire Show

posted by Dave

Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the leading provider of essential and specialty floorcare machines, is exhibiting nine cutting-edge products at the upcoming Executive Hire Show in Coventry (11-12 February 2009).

In its Hydromist range, Truvox is showcasing its Lite, Compact 250 and 55/100 models.  Weighing just 10 kg, the Hydromist Lite compact carpet and upholstery spray extractor is highly efficient, employing a 2-stage cleaning process where cleaning solution is sprayed into soiled carpets or upholstery, releasing dirt and stains which are then removed by the machine’s powerful 1100W vacuum.  Its cost effectiveness makes it affordable to even small bars, clubs, hotels and car valeting operations.  With its 250mm cleaning width, the all-in-one Hydromist Compact 250 lifts dirt from deep within the carpet and incorporates easy-to-fit accessories for the effective cleaning of upholstery.  Because the machine is so user-friendly, even an operator with little or no formal training can achieve optimal results.  The Hydromist 55/100 has a 55 litre solution tank and powerful twin 2-stage vacuum motors and is the economical way to clean carpets subjected to normal, day-to-day foot traffic typically found in offices, conference centres and hotels.

In its air mover range, Truvox is displaying its Whole Room Dryer, Air Mover and Air Mover with Trolley.  The Whole Room Dryer’s 360º directed air flow allows an entire room to be dried at once – no sections involved – enabling the machine to dry a typical office or room in as little as 15 minutes.  It also has multi-position versatility.  The Air Mover produces an airflow of 2600m3/h to make the drying floors of any surface type or size quick and easy.  By aiding air circulation and ventilation, it is highly effective in dealing with the aftermath of floods and spillages and when placed in the vertical position can concentrate on walls and ceilings.  A trolley mounted model makes movement around a site effortless.

Truvox is also featuring its Orbis Duo, R48 Heavy Duty and Cimex Encap Carpet Cleaning System.  The Orbis Duo rotary floor cleaner/polisher is a twin-speed machine offering the choice of 200 or 400rpm operation, depending on the task in hand.  Its ergonomic handle design enables a high level of comfort.  The R48 Heavy Duty is a three-brush machine designed for the removal of oil, grease, paint and other stubborn deposits.  The machine can even tackle ice buildup on cold store floors and scarify concrete industrial floors with the use of wire brushes.  Finally, the Cimex-Encap Carpet Cleaning System involves applying a special polymeric cleaning solution to carpets using a 3-brush machine.  It reaches deep into the carpet fibres and as the solution dries, encapsulates the soil in a crystal.  Normal vacuuming can then remove all of the crystals.  The system effectively removes dry and sticky soils to ensure there is no future soil attraction, keeping carpets cleaner for longer.

For further information on any Truvox product, a demonstration of one of the company’s machines or to interview a senior member of the Truvox team please contact Chris Klopper or Caroline Baylon at +44 (0) 20 7928 7676 or cklopper@mulberrymc.com / cbaylon@mulberrymc.com.

Truvox Appoints New Senior Management Team

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Southampton, UK - Truvox International, the Tacony Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, has announced the appointment of a new senior management team. With Peter Holt, the company’s long-standing Managing Director, stepping down at the end of December 2008, his position will be filled by David Overell, who has served the company in a management capacity for the past 12 years.

David is currently General Manager at the Millbrook, Southampton based company, where he is responsible for all operations, IT, manufacturing, supply chain, and HR matters. He first joined Truvox in 1997 as Financial Controller, where he architected the company’s management information systems, and was soon promoted to Commercial Director. In subsequent years, he oversaw the company’s acquisition and integration of both Trewax Manufacturing and Cimex and then played a crucial role in negotiating Truvox’s sale to US-based Tacony in 2007.

As a key part of the new management line-up, Gordon McVean has been appointed International Sales and Marketing Director effective October 6, 2008. He is now responsible for planning and implementing the company’s sales and marketing strategy as well as ensuring customer retention, growth and profitability. Gordon comes to Truvox after eight years at Karcher’s UK headquarters, where he was National Sales Manager. Prior to that he spent three years as General Sales Manager at KEW, staying on for another four years in the same capacity after the company became Alto. In this role he worked closely with the distributor channel and was also a key member of the product integration team following KEW’s acquisition of Clarke.

“I am delighted to be joining Truvox at such an exciting time. Since Truvox’s acquisition by Tacony in January 2007, we have been able to invest in more new products that ever before and now offer a comprehensive range of cleaning equipment from vacuum cleaners, carpet extraction machines, single disc machines including our new battery powered rotary burnisher to scrubber driers. As we enter into 2009 we will be marketing more innovative products, clearly very exciting times,” said Gordon.

“The future of the company is in capable hands under David and Gordon’s leadership,” Peter Holt commented. “Their combined skills and expertise in commercial floorcare will enable Truvox to leverage its current market advantage for continued growth.”