Manufacturing Featured

In today’s business environment, procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver cost savings while also meeting expectations around social responsibility, risk management and environmental sustainability. Cleaning contracts often sit at the intersection of all three. Economic pressures, combined with a limited understanding of the true cost of professional cleaning have contributed to prices being driven

Until recently, floors haven’t received much attention in healthcare cleaning. They aren’t typically considered “high touch surfaces,” so their role in infection prevention has often been underestimated. That perception is changing. New research highlighted at the recent ISSA panel discussion Reducing Pathogen Risks from the Ground Up revealed just how critical proper floorcare is in

“Above and beyond.” “The extra mile.” These are the words we hear time and time again from our customers when they talk about their CrestClean teams. Across New Zealand, CrestClean franchisees are quietly doing more than what’s written in their schedule of duties. From schools and healthcare sites to offices and manufacturing environments, CrestClean teams

Keeping our nationwide franchise network safe and compliant is a top priority – and vehicle audits play a key role in making that happen. These six-monthly checks are a mandatory part of the franchise agreement, helping ensure teams are safe and vehicles meet all regulations. Franchise Compliance Executive Olivia McArthur recently stepped up to manage

We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards!    We had an outstanding weekend at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards, taking home three major awards! Being recognised among our franchise industry peers is a proud moment for everyone at CrestClean. This triple win is a

CrestClean was proud to take part in the Facilities Management Summit 2025 in Wellington. Auckland’s Dries Mangnus and Chris Wedding joined Wellington locals Adrian and Kylie Cashmore to engage with delegates and demonstrate how CrestClean helps facilities across New Zealand stay clean and perform at their best. This year’s summit theme, “Performance | Art, Whakairo

CrestClean has teamed up with Yachting New Zealand to bring free RecycleKiwi® resource packs to yacht clubs all around the country! This partnership is part of Yachting New Zealand’s Clean Club programme, which supports clubs to take practical steps towards caring for the environment. By joining Clean Club, yacht clubs can show their commitment to

For two decades, Auckland East franchise owner Kamal Jeet has been a valued member of the Mercury Marine family. Over the years, Kamal has built strong relationships with the staff, with their daily conversations often featuring updates on kids, pets, holidays, and hobbies. To mark the milestone, Kamal and Auckland East Regional Master Franchisee Linda

In the heart of Taranaki, global pharmaceutical manufacturer DFE Pharma produces inhaler-grade lactose – the essential carrier in asthma inhalers. Behind the scenes, maintaining the facility’s clean environment is no small task, but franchise owners Dic Lumanglas and Flora Gaunt are making it look easy. The franchise team began cleaning the Taranaki facility in February.

As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie Dancer. The webinar explored the

Allproof Industries is a family-owned manufacturing and distribution company, specialising in plumbing, drainage, and fire protection products. Established in 1987, the company has been a leader in the construction industry for over 35 years. For the past decade, CrestClean franchise owner Nitesh Kumar has been responsible for managing the cleaning at the Allproof Industries headquarters

As a company that specialises in glass, it’s important that Thermosash Commercial’s Head Office in Auckland is gleaming to perfection. So, when the commercial window and curtainwall company moved into a newly refurbished building, they needed a cleaner who was up to the job. With the move across town, they saw it as a good