On 29 January 2026, EFCI will host a webinar dedicated to Public Procurement, with a focus on the revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives and their implications for the cleaning and facility services sector. The session will provide practical insights for organisations navigating upcoming regulatory changes and preparing for future tendering requirements. The session […]
Improving EU Public Procurement: A Vision from Industrial Cleaning, Private Security, and Contract Catering Services Last 14 November, the EU social partner organizations of the industrial cleaning, private security and contract catering sectors organized in Brussels a joint event – IMPPROVING EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – to discuss the current state of the EU public procurement […]
The mood of companies in the building cleaning trade has clouded over again compared to the spring 2023 survey. This is the result of the autumn business survey published in mid-October by the Bundesinnungsverband des Gebäudereiniger-Handwerks (BIV). Around 300 member companies nationwide took part in the online survey in the period from 28 September to […]
Our members from France are seizing the reins on education by launching a free e-learning program. Empowering Small Businesses: particularly for companies with less than 50 employees, this e-learning initiative delves into the nuances of collective negotiation. Aimed at directors and negotiation participants within cleaning companies, the program offers a flexible, two-hour self-paced journey. https://www.monde-proprete.com/elearning-negociation-collective-moins-50-salaries
On Wednesday 25 October EFCI has participated in the hearing, organized by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (EMPL) to discuss the findings of a report on the social impact of the current public procurement provisions. For the first time, EFCI has been given the opportunity to present its views before […]
On October 10th EFCI’s Director General, Matteo Matarazzo, took the stage during the event, organized by Eurofound an EU Agency Working on living conditions, emphasizing the significance of social dialogue as a pillar connecting industry, employees, and policymakers. Mr. Matarazzo highlighted the vital role of open communication in preventing conflicts at the political level and […]
On October 6, EFCI marked its presence at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2023 in Dublin, a prestigious event recognizing and rewarding excellence across various facets of the cleaning and hygiene sector. As the sole pan-European award-event for the industry, these awards commend outstanding achievements in client relationships, technological adoption, diversity and inclusion, image […]
On September 21, the Board of Directors gathered in Berlin, on the occasion of the CMS exhibition. CMS is Europe’s most successful industry platform for cleaning and hygiene. This is where the entire range of expertise meets in 2023. The international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin offers a complete market overview of products, systems and […]
Q: welcome to EFCI! Can you share a bit about yourself and your background? Alessandro: Thank you! I’m Alessandro Oshiai, and I’m thrilled to have joined EFCI. Let me introduce myself, I’m a bit of a cultural cocktail—I’m half Italian, half Brazilian, with Japanese roots, all while being born and raised in Belgium. It’s a […]
President Lorenzo Mattioli opened the meeting of the Board of Directors on May 30 with an overview of the past year and highlighted the importance of EFCI’s work for the industry. He stepped forward with a proposal to discuss the objectives, strategy and challenges to shape the year to come. The approach of General Meetings […]