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]]>The win for Tork Inclusive Hygiene in Public Washrooms recognises the Tork brand for championing the importance of identifying and addressing barriers in the washroom environment to make access to hygiene comfortable for as many people as possible. By offering resources and best practices to create a washroom environment that considers the full range of individual abilities and circumstances, Tork is raising awareness and advocating for organisations to deliver better washroom experiences to drive business outcomes.
“We are incredibly proud that the Inclusive Hygiene in Public Washrooms Initiative has been recognised by the Amsterdam Innovation Awards at Interclean 2026. This achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to giving people comfortable access to sustainable hygiene solutions through cleaner, more welcoming spaces,” said Anna Königson Koopmans, Marketing Director, Segments for Essity’s professional hygiene business.
The Jury recognised that Essity’s ‘Tork Hygiene for All’ initiative stood out for going beyond product innovation to address inclusivity in public washrooms. With dispensers certified under Design for All standards, alongside accessible packaging and skin-friendly formulations, the initiative aims to improve the experience for both users and cleaning professionals. The jury highlighted its potential to raise awareness and set new benchmarks for inclusivity across the sector.
Washrooms continue to be a particular challenge for facilities. Surveying 11,500 people across 11 countries, Tork research revealed that there are high expectations for hygiene and cleanliness in the washrooms (74 per cent expect moderate or high levels of hygiene), yet only 20 per cent of washrooms deliver on those expectations. Simultaneously, 52 per cent of people take action after a poor washroom experience, from submitting a complaint, to limiting how much they eat or drink, to not returning to the facility. These findings make it clear: businesses risk losing repeat customers, suffering from negative online reviews, and seeing customers limit their spend. For facility managers, this presents an opportunity to reevaluate the role of washrooms – not just as operational necessities, but as strategic assets that can elevate the user experience and drive business results.
To learn more about Tork at Interclean Amsterdam 2026 the Inclusive Hygiene in Public Washrooms Initiative and additional Tork products and services, click here.
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]]>Visitors to the stand will discover a shared emphasis on sustainability and innovation, alongside industry‑specific solutions tailored to distinct cleaning segments. Chicopee specialises in general cleaning markets such as hospitality and healthcare, while Sontara offers high performance wiping solutions for specialty sectors including industrial, cleanroom and aerospace.
On display will be the brands’ latest sustainable wiping innovations, as well as some of their most renowned high-performance cleaning solutions. All products are manufactured locally in Europe, helping reduce overall environmental impact while enhancing supply chain reliability and agility for customers.
“Interclean is Europe’s biggest showcase for the cleaning sector, and we can’t wait to show our expanded capabilities under the Magnera banner,” said Lorenzo Vaira, Product Manager for Europe, Chicopee and Sontara. “Our expert team will be there to help visitors identify the right solutions for their cleaning application, answer any technical questions, and demonstrate our products in action.”
Chicopee: rMicrofibre Range with 100% Recycled Content
Chicopee will introduce its expanded rMicrofibre range, made with 100% recycled microfibre and designed to maximise cleaning power with reduced environmental impact. Delivering a carbon footprint reduction of 50 per cent versus non-recycled alternatives, rMicrofibre
is at the forefront of fully recycled microfibre disposable wipes, offering a powerful and sustainable solution for applications that require maximum cleaning effectiveness and efficiency, such as high-traffic areas or areas using touchscreen technology.
Sontara: New Sustainable Wipes Portfolio
Sontara will showcase its recently launched sustainable wipes range that delivers up to 42 per cent less CO2 emissions than standard Sontara wipes. The new range uses exclusively sustainable raw materials including recycled PET from PCR bottles, plastic-free fibres such as viscose, lyocell and cotton, and natural wood pulp. Sontara’s new sustainable wipes portfolio will be front and centre during the show, where their team will be showcasing it along with some of the brands’ renowned solutions, all made with their proprietary advanced fabric technology that creates wipes with exceptional strength, absorbency, and extremely low linting.
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“2Pure customers already benefit from the fact that OdorBac Tec4 literally does it all, from cleaning to deodorising, and our company was established with the principles required to be a measurably sustainable business, so we are proud to announce that all our products are fully carbon neutral,” says 2Pure Products Director James Law (pictured right).
Measuring our carbon impact
“Understanding the pressing need to reduce carbon and properly understand the environmental impact of our products, we employed independent experts McGrady Clarke and Metsims to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to cover every stage of each products’ journey,” says Law.
“Following the requirements of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards for Life Cycle Assessment to ensure our evaluations met globally recognised best practice, we were able to focus specifically on greenhouse emissions throughout the life cycle and identify ’Hot Spots’ to make changes.”
For OdorBac Tec4 and OdorBac Air, the total cradle-to-grave footprint is 0.063 kg CO₂e per litre of concentrate. For OdorBac Toilet & Scale, the total cradle-to-grave footprint is 0.121 kg CO₂e per litre. For all our products, the main emissions hotspots are the formulation and ingredients, packaging and transport. It should be noted that these figures exclude the use phase.
Sustainable by design
“Ever since we started the business, we ensured that we have operated as sustainably as possible. Manufactured in the UK using renewable energy sources, all of our 100 per cent recyclable plastic containers are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic using 88 per cent less energy, 59 per cent less water and 71 per cent less CO2.
“All 2Pure Products are also designed to be used in our LoopBox reusable container system that allows packaging to be collected, washed, and refilled in a continuous cycle. This doesn’t just stop plastic waste; it also cuts carbon emissions associated with producing and transporting new containers.”
Neutralising our carbon impact
Law continues: “We have committed to reducing our carbon impact by at least five per cent per year and we have partnered with Gold Standard to offset the remaining emissions with verified environmental and social value projects. We are therefore proud to announce that all 2Pure products are carbon neutral (excluding the use phase).”
Addressing the use phase to achieve carbon-neutral certification
“We believe that responsible manufacturers should also account for the ‘in-use’ phase of the life cycle for all its products,” says Law. “We will therefore add extra Gold Standard carbon credits for the use cycle, making our products carbon negative at point of purchase.
“Customers that partner with us can receive annual carbon retirement certificates in their own business name for the use cycle. This means they receive an auditable retirement record linked to the Gold Standard Impact Registry which supports their Scope 3 reporting under ‘Purchased Goods and Services’. We will be issuing these evidence packs, useful for ESG, CSR and procurement submissions, for the first time in January 2026 and cover the whole of their purchases for 2025, and annually thereafter.
“We are looking forward to exhibiting at the biennial Interclean show which positions itself as the premier hub for sustainable cleaning, so it is the perfect place to announce that all 2Pure products are now fully carbon neutral.
“We are proud to be delivering meaningful impact where it matters most, with measured, certified change. And we’re doing it today, not promising for tomorrow.”
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]]>“We are proud to be back at Interclean and to be premiering the Valet Aqua range, Hydromist® 40 carpet cleaners and the Valet Backpack PRO Battery dry vacuum, alongside our other established, proven and popular floorcare solutions including the Multiwash PRO range,” says Truvox International Executive Director Gordon McVean.
“Visitors will also gain exclusive early access to pre-launched machines ahead of the official release later this year.”
The new Valet Aqua range
Ideal for use in hospitality, education, retail, and facilities management, the new Valet Aqua wet and dry vacuums deliver powerful, reliable performance and effortless manoeuvrability for medium to large areas. From spills and dry debris to hard-to-reach spaces, the Valet Aqua machines handle every cleaning challenge with ease.
Available in two sizes – Valet Aqua 20 & Valet Aqua 40 – the range tackles everything from routine maintenance to debris pick-up and liquid spills, bringing together the capabilities of wet, dry and blower functionality in a single, compact unit. That means fewer machines, fewer compromises and smoother operations for every cleaning team.
The Valet Backpack PRO Battery
The Valet Backpack PRO Battery is a backpack vacuum which delivers powerful performance and effortless maneuverability in confined areas, and is ideal for use in education, retail, leisure, and facilities management.
Comfortable, lightweight and easy to use, the Valet Backpack PRO Battery weighs only 5.7kg and the quick-release removable lithium-ion battery delivers 40 minutes runtime, with a 1 hour, 45 minute charge time.

Introducing new Hydromist® 40 carpet cleaners
The powerful, compact Hydromist 40 range of carpet cleaners deliver high-performance cleaning, efficient water extraction for reduced drying times, and dependable operation in commercial applications.
Available in 120psi and 220psi versions, the large 40 litre capacity, makes the Hydromist 40 ideal for deep cleaning medium to large areas in education, retail, leisure and facilities management. The easy-to-use ergonomic Hydromist 40 has a built-in handle, large 10” wheels and handle-mounted transport wheels for ease of transportation. Both models feature front-mounted switches for operator convenience, and a front-mounted drain hose for easy emptying.
Manufactured at Truvox International’s Southampton facility in the UK, the Hydromist 40 reflects the company’s commitment to quality, reliability and British engineering excellence.

The Multiwash PRO
“At the last Interclean show in 2024, we presented the expanded Multiwash PRO range, which has fast become the new industry standard for scrubber-dryers,” says McVean. “We were proud to demonstrate the Multiwash PRO Steam and Multiwash PRO Battery alongside the established and highly popular three product range.
“As a leading global manufacturer and supplier of commercial and industrial floorcare machines, we have always prided ourselves in listening to our customers and the two additions to the Multiwash PRO stable were a direct result of customer input coupled with our own diligent push for innovation and technical excellence.”

Visitors to the Truvox International stand at Interclean will also be able to try the company’s full range of vacuum cleaners, from the high-performance, manoeuverable VTVe tub vacuum, to the lightweight Valet Battery Upright II.
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]]>The Northwood stand will feature a trio of popular value-added brands, plus the familiar Leonardo brand, which is being relaunched at Interclean.
Providing end users with a trusted and affordable washroom brand, the high-capacity Leonardo range of commodity washroom dispensers and paper products delivers hygiene, whilst achieving competitive cost-in-use.
The range, which is well-suited to a wide variety of washrooms across the commercial, services, education and healthcare sectors, has been updated and introduces transparent white dispensers for the first time to allow for easy monitoring of soap and paper supplies.
Visitors will also be able to see Northwood’s established brands – Raphael, North Shore and Whisper – which continue to evolve to meet customer demand.

The business will be showcasing its new collection of Raphael washroom dispensers, which are now made from recycled material. The new dispensers are manufactured with 100 per cent recycled content, with no virgin plastic resin used to make them.
The recycled dispensers are part of Northwood’s trusted Raphael range, which is ideal for demanding washrooms, whilst also saving money and reducing waste. The Raphael collection includes two toilet tissue and four hand towel dispensers, plus a soap dispenser. Raphael brings the high-capacity proprietary toilet roll dispenser – the TwinJumbo – which holds up to 800m of roll to minimise the need for frequent replenishment.
Offering a comprehensive range of dispensers and compatible products, the North Shore premium proprietary washroom system delivers improved washroom standards, whilst also reducing waste. With its industry-leading capacity and supreme cost-in-use benefits, the range includes the Orbit four roll infinity dispenser, which has a capacity of up to 5,000 sheets of toilet paper.
Northwood’s recently improved Whisper range of premium pure pulp toilet rolls, facial tissues and airlaid hand towels delivers superior comfort, luxury and unmatched performance. The range has now been enhanced with a selection of new and improved facial tissues which bring superior softness and a quality feel.
Part of the Northwood group of companies, Dicepa Papelera – the Spanish-based producer of napkins, paper towels and roll – will also be displaying its range of double point napkins, which is available throughout Europe.
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]]>The dispensers are produced using certified renewable electricity while the remaining carbon emissions are offset via verified climate projects through ClimatePartner. The range is a step towards Essity’s commitment to net zero emissions, which has been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative.
The Tork stand hosted large numbers of visitors and customers, says regional segment Marketing Manager Ineke van den Bemt. “Our booth was very busy every day from 10am until the show closed,” she said. “The show went really well for us.”
Making their debut at Interclean were the new Tork Xpress® Compressed Soft Multifold Hand Towels which have been compressed by up to 50 per cent. This halves the number of refills required which minimises any disruption to businesses.
Also new was the Tork Soap and Sanitiser Dispenser with Arm Lever for touchless dispensing, and the Tork 2 in 1 Scouring and Cleaning Cloth. This is an absorbent, abrasive and versatile wiper designed to save time and effort when cleaning.
The new Tork Natural Colour range of washroom tissue products also featured on the stand. Made from 100 per cent recycled fibres, the toilet paper and hand towels in the range have a natural, light brown hue to demonstrate the customer’s sustainability values to employees, guests and visitors.
Besides being highly sustainable, the products are also significantly softer to the touch than traditional recycled washroom tissue. All Tork Natural Colour washroom products are compatible with Tork PaperCircle® – the world’s first recycling service for paper towels.
Customers signing up for Tork PaperCircle® have their used washroom hand towels picked up from their business premises and taken to local recycling centres where they are turned into other tissue products. Around 25 million hand towels in 14 countries are recycled every month under the scheme.
Tork experts held thought leadership sessions at Interclean on relevant topics such as how data can enhance cleaning quality and efficiency; the implications of the new EU Green Deal on businesses’ sustainability goals, and digital solutions for sustainable care.
“It was good to see so many new and existing customers at the event, and they all seemed to enjoy the freshly-baked caramel waffles we served on our stand,” said Ineke.
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]]>Running alongside Interclean Amsterdam, a leading trade fair for cleaning and hygiene professionals, the forum explores the latest trends and challenges affecting environmental hygiene and disinfection in healthcare institutions.
Visitors to the event can look forward to an extensive programme featuring breakout sessions and internationally renowned keynote speakers Prof. Didier Pittet and Alexandra Peters (University of Geneva Hospitals, Switzerland), Martin Kiernan (Richard Wells Research Centre, United Kingdom), Edmée Bowles (Radboudumc, the Netherlands), Clare Nash (Black Country Alliance, United Kingdom) and Brett Mitchell (Avondale University, Australia). In the afternoon breakout sessions will highlight the use of Artificial Intelligence, digital platforms, automated room disinfection and what we can learn from each other.
About Healthcare Cleaning Forum
Environmental cleaning and disinfection play pivotal roles in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAI’s). The awareness of this continues to grow, which is reflected in the increased number of scientific publications and the many innovative technologies entering the market. Therefore, the moment(um) is now!
Healthcare Cleaning Forum is a unique platform which brings together all sectors of the industry to address the complex challenges posed by healthcare-associated infections, as well as showcase groundbreaking opportunities and pioneering solutions within this vital sector of the industry.
At this one-day conference we recognise that multiple factors influence the efficiency of cleaning, including procedures, training and education, technology, and materials. HCF offers in-depth insights into potential stumbling blocks and recent developments which affect environmental cleaning and hygiene in the healthcare sector in hospitals and long-term-care institutions.
HCF raises awareness, facilitates discussions of best practices and explores the latest scientific research on how cleaning can have an impact on infection prevention and control. A collaborative approach with opportunities for valuable input and feedback, will ensure vibrant discussions and robust analysis – paving the way for the success of future initiatives.
The Healthcare Cleaning Forum serves as a dynamic platform – developed in close cooperation with CleanHospitals® and is powered by Interclean Amsterdam.
View the programme, speakers or register now!
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome with Andreas Voss (Professor and Chair, Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, UMCG).
09:40 – 12:00 Morning programme featuring inspiring keynote speeches:
12:00 – 12:30 Panel of speakers and closure of the morning programme. Interactive question and answer session. Participants can join a live moderated session via SLIDO and have their questions answered directly. Chair: Didier Pittet.
13:30 – 16:00 Afternoon programme with various breakout sessions to choose from:
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]]>With over four decades of experience in developing wiping solutions across the healthcare, hygiene, food and industrial sectors, Chicopee continues to lead the way towards greener cleaning practices.
Taking centre stage on Chicopee’s stand 01.505 is the latest addition to its product portfolio –rMicrofibre. Making its trade show debut, rMicrofibre represents a significant leap forward in sustainability and performance, being the market’s first and only disposable wipe that is both 100 per cent microfibre and 100 per cent recycled. Engineered for short-term use to mitigate cross-contamination risks, Chicopee’s new product is designed from 100 per cent recycled fibres, reducing the carbon footprint of the wipe and giving a new life to recycled materials.
Certified to eliminate 99.97 per cent of bacteria with water alone, rMicrofibre has been developed in alignment with the EU’s Green Deal’s 2030 objective, to reduce the reliance on chemicals, cutting costs, and promoting a healthier environment.
Joining rMicrofibre on the stand is Chicopee’s J-Cloth® Compostable, the original and only certified industrially compostable wipe for food preparation and service in the market. Designed for short-term use and food contact certified, it offers optimal safety for food service while facilitating disposal. The wipe is produced with 100 per cent natural biodegradable fibres from PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certified origins, and the polybag is also compostable so you can dispose of them in the waste bin.
Also featured in Chicopee’s sustainable line-up is Lavette Super, the market-leading reusable foodservice cloth renowned for its unique open and bulky structure, facilitating superior dirt pick-up and hygiene. With over 40 years of proven excellence, Lavette Super continues to deliver exceptional performance and reliability as a reusable and washable multipurpose wipe.

Rhauan Young, Business Director of Chicopee said: “Chicopee has been attending Interclean for over 25 years, and this year’s 2024 edition promises to be our most significant and impressive yet. As a key event in our company calendar, we are excited to unveil the new rMicrofibre and highlight our latest sustainability developments.
“As the leading trade show for cleaning and hygiene, Interclean provides an ideal stage for Chicopee to demonstrate how forward-thinking businesses can utilise innovative cleaning solutions to strengthen their sustainability endeavours.”
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]]>Taking centre stage will be Tork carbon neutral dispensers which have been nominated for an Amsterdam Innovation Award.
Essity is offsetting carbon emissions from dispensers by investing in certified climate projects with ClimatePartner. A total of 27 Tork washroom dispensers for soap, toilet tissue and hand towels have now been certified as carbon neutral including the Tork SmartOne® Toilet Paper Dispenser; the Tork PeakServe® ContinuousTM Hand Towel Dispenser; the Tork Coreless Midsize toilet paper system and Tork soap dispensers.
Making their debut at Interclean will be new Tork Xpress® Compressed Soft Multifold Hand Towels. These come in bundles that have been compressed by up to 50 per cent to prevent the need for frequent refills, minimising interruptions in small to medium-sized businesses.
Also new is the Tork Soap and Sanitiser Dispenser with Arm Lever for touchless dispensing, and the Tork 2 in 1 Scouring and Cleaning Cloth. This is an absorbent, abrasive and versatile wiper designed to save time and effort when cleaning.
The new Tork Natural Colour range of washroom tissue products will also feature on the Tork stand. Madefrom 100 per cent recycled fibres, the toilet paper and hand towels in the range have a natural, light brown hue to demonstrate the customer’s sustainability values to employees, guests and visitors.
Besides being highly sustainable, the products are also significantly softer to the touch than traditional recycled washroom tissue. All Tork Natural Colour washroom products are compatible with Tork PaperCircle® – the world’s first recycling service for paper towels.
Customers signing up for Tork PaperCircle® have their used washroom hand towels picked up from their business premises and taken to local recycling centres where they are turned into other tissue products. Around 25 million hand towels in 14 countries are recycled every month under the scheme, and more information on the service will be available on the Tork stand.
“With tight budgets and staff shortages, facility managers strive to ensure cleaning quality and hygiene while managing heightened sustainability expectations,” said Marketing Director Commercial for Essity’s professional hygiene business Anna Königson Koopmans, “We constantly innovate Tork products and services to increase operational efficiency, enabling facility managers to think ahead and achieve a great user experience.”
Other stand highlights will be the Office Complaints MinimiserTM an on-line tool designed to reduce the risk of washroom complaints; Tork Clean Hands Training for healthcare staff, and Tork Vision Cleaning. This is a data-driven cleaning solution that celebrates its 10th year at Interclean.
Essity offers products for a range of sectors including healthcare, industry, offices, hotels and restaurants. The company will be exhibiting on stand 10.101.
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]]>Taking centre stage at the show is Northwood’s luxury Whisper range of toilet rolls, facial tissues and airlaid hand towels. Whisper Eco – a premium, environmentally-friendly 2-ply toilet tissue, which is wrapped in paper – is on show for the first time at Interclean.
Whisper Eco uses FSC® certified, sustainably sourced, 100 per cent recycled paper and now comes in plastic-free packaging. With all packaging, including the core, paper, wrap and box, coming from FSC® certified sources, Whisper Eco is the most sustainable toilet roll Northwood has ever produced.
Northwood will also introduce its new range of Whisper facial tissues at Interclean. The tissues are manufactured at Northwood’s site in Grantham, Lincolnshire, which is Northwood Group’s Centre of Excellence for the production of facial tissue.
Northwood’s flagship Raphael and North Shore brands will both be on the stand.
Developed to cater for any washroom environment, whether it is large, small, high or low footfall, Raphael delivers improved washroom hygiene standards, whilst also saving money and reducing waste.
Delivering zero waste and volume in use, North Shore offers industry-leading capacity and supreme cost-in-use benefits. It is easy to install and maintain, as well as being durable, hygienic and environmentally sustainable.
Northwood will also unveil a number of exciting new sustainable innovations at the show, which will launch in 2024.
Part of the Northwood group of companies, Northwood Dicepa – the Spanish-based producer of napkins, paper towels and roll – will also be displaying its range of napkins and tableware, which is available throughout Europe.
Interclean will be taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 14 – 17 May 2024.
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