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10 May 2012
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Tork hosted a highly successful stand at this year’s ISSA-Interclean event.
09 May 2012
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A new packaging system designed to make life easier for cleaners and facilities managers was launched on the Tork stand at ISSA-Interclean.
09 May 2012
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Europe’s cleaners spend a large part of their time carrying around awkward-shaped packages, according to a Tork observational study.
08 May 2012
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Tork products and services are entirely “Designed for your convenience” – this was the key message at ISSA/Interclean.
30 April 2012
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In an exciting – though slightly revolting – breakthrough, scientists at Manchester University are developing a device that they claim will turn used toilet waste into drinking water.
30 April 2012
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Tork will be presenting a number of solutions designed to ease the burden on cleaning workers at this year’s ISSA-Interclean.
30 April 2012
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SCA has won a place in the FTSE4Good global sustainability index for the 12th consecutive year.
20 April 2012
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Children should wash their hands after touching farm animals and their surroundings at petting farms, the Health Protection Agency has warned.
15 April 2012
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The strong sustainability credentials of Tork manufacturer SCA has helped to win the company the hygiene contract with New York’s iconic Empire State Building.
15 April 2012
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It is becoming fairly acceptable for successful people to donate money to buildings or facilities which are then renamed in their honour.
15 April 2012
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A working washroom, a café and a baker will be among the highlights of the Tork stand at this year’s ISSA-Interclean in Amsterdam.
15 April 2012
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The latest addition to the Tork hand towel roll family has been well received by customers who find the dispenser both easy to clean and refill.
31 March 2012
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SCA has donated Tork liquid soap to the value of $25,000 to victims of the Haiti earthquake.
31 March 2012
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Most of us prefer to have minimal contact with the toilet seat. Not so Barney Smith, who has more than 1,000 of them on display at his very own Toilet Seat Museum in Texas.
31 March 2012
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Corporate social responsibility is a vital issue in any sustainability policy.
20 March 2012
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SCA has been named as one of the most ethical companies in the world for a fifth consecutive year.
14 March 2012
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A new film on the Tork website introduces the new automatic Tork Hand Towel Roll dispenser and shows distributors and end-users just how easy the system is to operate and refill.
11 March 2012
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The customer service excellence and training initiatives of Tork manufacturer SCA have helped win the company Bunzl’s Supplier of the year Award.
07 March 2012
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As we at Tork well know, the human hands are a key culprit in the spread of illness from one person to another.
06 March 2012
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SCA was ranked best in the Tissue category in WWF’s latest environment assessment of paper producers.
29 February 2012
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SCA has just received a new sustainability accolade in Germany.
29 February 2012
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Only a few short months ago we brought you a story about a ferry captain who inadvertently caused a mini-shipwreck when he became stuck in the lavatory on board.
29 February 2012
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The Tork interfold napkin dispenser provides a simple yet effective method of controlling napkin consumption, according to Catering Academy.
29 February 2012
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Sustainability is the subject of Tork Report Issue 3, which is now available for download via the Tork website.
14 February 2012
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Tork hand towels, liquid soaps and centrefeed rolls are being used in a new £30,000,000 state-of-the-art rehabilitation clinic set among the Austrian Alps.
14 February 2012
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As you know, we at Tork are dedicated to hand hygiene.
14 February 2012
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A UK ferry company is set to cut its napkin costs by more than 40 per cent following a switch to the Tork interfold napkin system.
14 February 2012
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Tork manufacturer SCA has been named Vendor of the Year at the 11th European Office Products Awards.
31 January 2012
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New on the website and now available for download is issue 2 of the Tork Report.
31 January 2012
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There has always been something a little different about your typical Japanese toilet.
31 January 2012
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Changes to the Tork hand towel roll system mean that there is now a hand towel product for every customer environment.
31 January 2012
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The length of the Tork Universal Hand Towel Roll has just been increased from 190m to 300m.
15 January 2012
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A new custom print service for Tork interfold dispenser napkins will make them even more attractive to customers.
15 January 2012
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The season to be merry is unfortunately behind us – and all we can look forward to is the season to be laid low with colds and flu.
15 January 2012
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Changes to Tork interfold dispenser napkins are set to make the system more sustainable than ever.
15 January 2012
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Now available for download from the Tork website is a thought leadership article on the vital issue of hygiene in the workplace.
09 December 2011
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The Tork UK website has now been upgraded to make it easier for you to find what you want.
06 December 2011
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Three major UK retail chains are now using Tork interfold napkin dispensers throughout their networks.
06 December 2011
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Christmas shopping can be a hazardous business according to studies carried out in the US.
06 December 2011
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Tork Performance dispensers won a major design award at this year’s CMS exhibition in Berlin.
05 December 2011
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Tork was among the official sponsors of the 24th annual Loo of the Year Awards, which was held earlier this month.
05 December 2011
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A new set of Ad-a-glance templates for the Tork interfold napkin dispenser are now available for download.
05 December 2011
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Tork manufacturer SCA's www.sca.com site has been ranked as the best website in Sweden.
05 December 2011
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Question: what has comfy sofas, toddler zones and calming artwork depicting the night sky?
14 November 2011
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It seemed like a good idea to Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto when the company came up with an ingeniously eccentric three-wheeled motorcycle to publicise its environmental activities.
14 November 2011
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A series of short film clips demonstrating how to refill and use Tork dispensers will soon be available for download on the Tork UK website.
14 November 2011
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The British are not convinced about the hygiene standards of staff in restaurants and fast-food chains, a new survey has revealed.
31 October 2011
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The autumn marks the start of the annual flu season which means the need for good hand hygiene practices is higher than ever.
31 October 2011
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SCA has launched a Facebook campaign pledging to donate a Euro to the Red Cross for every “like” it receives.
31 October 2011
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SCA is launching a bi-monthly edition of What’s new at Tork, the popular newsletter aimed specifically at visitors to www.tork.co.uk.
31 October 2011
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Tork foam soaps are proving a hit with customers – and are helping to save them time and money into the bargain.
12 October 2011
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Shaking hands to seal a business deal could be a dying practice if scientists have their way.
10 October 2011
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Nearly half of us have avoided using a public toilet due to hygiene concerns, according to an SCA study.
05 October 2011
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Few of us would choose to queue for the loo unless it was absolutely necessary.
03 October 2011
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SCA has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, one the most prestigious sustainability listings in the world.
03 October 2011
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The 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.
14 September 2011
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Being stuck in the toilet is embarrassing and inconvenient at the best of times.
14 September 2011
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SCA has invested heavily in machines that can “talk” to one another in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of tree felling.
14 September 2011
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SCA has become a corporate member of the highly respected British Institute of Cleaning Science.
26 August 2011
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A major campaign to demonstrate the importance of sustainability in today’s workplace – and how it can benefit us all – is being launched by Tork this summer.
14 August 2011
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SCA in New Zealand has now been supplying the Scott Base on Antarctica with Tork hygiene products - such as toilet tissue and hand towels - for 10 years.
14 August 2011
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Two representatives of NHS Supply Chain discovered how Tork paper products give NHS trusts a sustainable product choice during a recent visit to SCA’s forests and mills in Sweden.
06 August 2011
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When you check into a hotel room, what is the one item that you will almost inevitably touch?
01 August 2011
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SCA has invested heavily in new state-of-the-art equipment at its Tyne Valley production site. The move will inject vital funding into the local economy while securing jobs and creating new employment. The investment has been used to fund two separate projects. The first is a new production line that enables SCA to produce Tork zigzag-fold towels in the UK for the first time. This will...
06 July 2011
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A team of Australian road diggers returning to work after the weekend recently were dismayed to discover their only toilet had been stolen.
06 July 2011
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Regular updates on Tork UK are now available via the Twitter and Facebook social networking sites.
02 July 2011
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New Tork Antimicrobial Foam Cleanser is kind to the hands while also destroying bacteria, viruses and fungi.
02 July 2011
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New from Tork is a revolutionary antimicrobial foam hand cleaner plus two new eco-labelled foam soaps.
16 June 2011
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Good hand and general hygiene are crucial in helping to prevent the spread of infections such as the virulent E.Coli strain beleaguering northern Germany, according to the Health Protection Agency. And in the wake of the crisis, the World Health Organisation has also issued advice recommending strict adherence to general hygiene when handling food items and after using the toilet. As of June 16...
08 June 2011
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Tork manufacturer SCA has joined forces with Fred Olsen Renewables in a bid to construct a wind farm on SCA’s land in northern Sweden.
08 June 2011
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Tork hosted a busy stand at this year’s Safety & Health Expo event and introduced Tork Premium 570 to UK customers for the first time.
08 June 2011
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The bathroom experience may soon be taking a giant leap forward in upmarket locations in the US and China.
06 June 2011
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Hot off the press is the third edition of the Tork Product Catalogue which contains product updates and a brand new section for facility services companies.
15 May 2011
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Most of us try to avoid touching a communal toilet seat wherever possible – and we wash our hands immediately afterwards when we do.
15 May 2011
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Fast food customers are keen to aid the environment by cutting down on napkin waste, according to a study by a leading quick service chain.
15 May 2011
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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are gaining increasing importance in our society.
03 May 2011
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The clear link between clean hands and good health is again being highlighted in the World Health Organisation’s global annual SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands initiative.
13 April 2011
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New from Tork is a perfume and colour-free hand lotion available in a pocket-sized format.
13 April 2011
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Tork Premium Extra Mild Soap plus two Tork hand lotion products have now been included in the NHS Supply Chain catalogue.
29 March 2011
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SCA has been included in the FTSE4Good global sustainability market index for the eleventh consecutive year.
27 March 2011
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SCA has upgraded its Tork Universal Air Freshener system to make it more convenient and aesthetically pleasing than before.
22 March 2011
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Tork manufacturer SCA has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its sustainability reporting.
13 March 2011
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Sustainability leader SCA now has a plant in Poland that operates entirely on renewable energy.
13 March 2011
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The Tork Performance floorstand for disposable wipers has been re-engineered to reduce the size of the transit pack and make it easier to assemble than ever.
13 March 2011
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A blue Tork zigzag-fold towel is now available for use in the food sector.
13 March 2011
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Indoor plumbing is something of a luxury in India where nearly half the population live in houses with no toilet.
14 February 2011
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SCA has been helping to ensure that essential supplies reach the victims of the devastating floods in Queensland, Australia, over the past few weeks.
14 February 2011
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Visiting a public urinal in Japan may soon become much more fun following news that Sega has piloted games consoles in selected loos in the country.
14 February 2011
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The Tork Elevation dispenser range has been a major hit in the US since its launch last year.
07 February 2011
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SCA is one of the first companies to appear in WWF’s new benchmarking tool for rating paper in terms of its environmental impact.
14 January 2011
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The Government has relaunched its Catch it, Bin it, Kill it campaign as the number of people suffering from flu continues to rise.
13 January 2011
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The smooth walls and graffiti-proof paint of today’s public washrooms have helped to eliminate the problem of toilet graffiti.
13 January 2011
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More than 80 Tork hand towel, toilet paper, napkin and wiping products now hold the coveted EU Ecolabel. SCA Tissue Europe has been implementing a rolling programme of EU Ecolabel certification since 2009. Certified products include hand towels, both folded and rolled; toilet paper for all formats of Tork systems, wiper products including centrefeed and a large choice of napkins. “Customers are...
13 January 2011
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A new, competitively-priced Tork folded toilet paper will provide more choice for customers.
04 January 2011
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The Tork Compact Auto Shift toilet tissue system from SCA Tissue Europe is now available in Premium, Advanced and Universal qualities.
15 December 2010
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Everyone is interested in toilet trivia so for the festive season we have compiled a list of fun facts featuring everything you ever wanted to know about toilets - plus one or two things you didn’t!
15 December 2010
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Tork was one of the official sponsors of this year’s Loo of the Year Awards, held at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth earlier this month.
15 December 2010
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SCA Tissue Europe has retained its contract with the NHS Supply Chain for four years – and remains the number one hand towel supplier to the NHS.
29 November 2010
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The smart, clean image of the Tork Performance wiping system has been well received by manufacturing, car plants, showrooms and refinishing companies.
14 November 2010
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It has happened to all of us at one time or another: we find ourselves in a strange town and we desperately need the toilet.
14 November 2010
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The British have an excellent record of washing their hands after using the toilet, a new survey reveals.
14 November 2010
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SCA in Germany has received a Global Partner Award from the Forest Stewardship Council.
20 October 2010
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Tork manufacturer SCA has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of people sanitising their hands at the same time.
13 October 2010
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The decision to target the EU Ecolabel is part of a move to strengthen SCA’s sustainability message both to distributors and customers.
13 October 2010
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A large number of Tork products are to be EU Ecolabelled as SCA steps up its sustainability support to distributors and customers.
13 October 2010
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Here’s a tip: if you are in any way famous and are doing up your bathroom, don’t be in too much of a rush to take that old toilet to the dump.
06 October 2010
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Tork manufacturer SCA has won yet another sustainability award, this time for its carbon reporting.
05 October 2010
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The benefits of hand washing and the role it plays in combating the spread of infection is being promoted internationally on October 15.
27 September 2010
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Tork wipers are to be used to help clean up after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
16 September 2010
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Disposable “dishcloths” such as Tork Premium Specialist Colour-Coded Cloths are being recommended in the food preparation sector by the Health Protection Agency.
13 September 2010
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A “flying toilet” has earned SCA first prize in an Austrian air challenge competition.
01 September 2010
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Tork will be one of the official sponsors of the Loo of the Year Awards for the second year running.
31 August 2010
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SCA has advanced its commitment to green alternative energy by installing four wind turbines at its Service Excellence Centre in Wisconsin, USA.
16 August 2010
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SCA is aiming to become the Netherlands’ first retail supplier to distribute all its retail hygiene products in a CO2-neutral way.
16 August 2010
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FSC companies can save time and money by using Tork solutions to cover a broad spectrum of requirements.
14 July 2010
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SCA has been commended for its “high-quality sustainability report” by the UN Global Compact’s investor coalition.
14 July 2010
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Tork Premium folded toilet paper is to be made from recycled paper instead of virgin fibres from this summer onwards.
14 July 2010
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A new film that shows how Tork wipers can increase efficiency over rags and competitors’ wipers is now available on this website.
14 June 2010
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New to the Tork industrial wiping range is heavy-duty wiper Tork Premium 570.
14 June 2010
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A new film demonstrating how Tork products and services can make life easier for the facilities services manager is now on this website.
14 June 2010
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The new Tork Performance W4 wall-mounted dispenser was the highlight of the Tork stand at the recent Plant & Works exhibition.
14 June 2010
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SCA has been listed in the 2010 FTSE4Good global sustainability market index for the ninth consecutive year.
09 May 2010
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Green Hygiene – A Leader in Sustainability was the theme of this year´s Tork stand at ISSA-Interclean.
09 May 2010
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Tork Performance dispensers are likely to be in high demand from catering managers since their launch this spring.
09 May 2010
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Tork will be manning a stand at this year’s Plant & Works exhibition in June 2010.
09 May 2010
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The third edition of the Tork Report – which aims to share industry knowledge on vital topics – is out now.
04 May 2010
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Green Hygiene – A Leader in Sustainability was the theme of this year´s Tork stand at ISSA-Interclean.
29 April 2010
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The new Tork Performance workplace dispenser range - launched at ISSA - gained a positive reaction from visitors.
25 April 2010
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As a market leader in healthcare hygiene solutions, Tork understands the importance of hand hygiene and the fact that the simple task of cleaning the hands at the right time and in the right way can save lives in a healthcare environment.
12 April 2010
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The Tork UK website has been revamped to give it a fresh new look and make it easier to navigate for the end-user.
01 April 2010
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A brand new family of workplace wiper dispensers has been launched by SCA.
01 April 2010
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SCA will be showcasing its sustainability credentials and hygienic solutions at ISSA-Interclean this year.
01 April 2010
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The Tork UK website has been revamped to give it a fresh new look and make it easier to navigate for the end-user.
01 April 2010
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SCA has exceeded one of its ambitious sustainability targets a year early and taken new steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
01 April 2010
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SCA has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world for the third year in a row.
09 March 2010
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Staff at SCA Tissue Europe’s head office set a new world record when they polished a car using Tork 530 multipurpose cloths.
09 March 2010
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SCA and Tork are gearing up for ISSA-Interclean where the company will host a stand in the dedicated washroom area at the event.
09 March 2010
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SCA employees in the Americas have now donated more than $17,000 from their own pockets to support earthquake victims in Haiti.
09 March 2010
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SCA’s group head office has moved to one of Sweden’s most environmentally-sound buildings.
04 March 2010
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The first ever Tork Hygiene Week aimed to draw the public’s attention to the need for thorough hand drying as well as hand washing.
02 March 2010
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The Tork Report has won acclaim both from customers and industry professionals.
02 March 2010
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Tork manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe has compiled a complete catalogue covering the entire UK product range for the first time.
23 February 2010
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SCA management and staff responded swiftly to the call for aid following the earthquake that devastated Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince in January 2010.
17 February 2010
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New Tork Carry Pack for Tork interfold hand towels is designed to cut costs, save time and make life easier for the cleaner.
17 February 2010
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Tork liquid soaps are now housed in a cartridge that is completely sealed to protect the soap from contamination.
17 February 2010
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More than half the people who use public toilets never sit down on the seat for fear of what they might catch, according to a Tork survey.
17 February 2010
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Designed to effectively remove dirt, oil and grease from the hands is the new Tork Industrial Hand Cleanser.
17 February 2010
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Eight out of 10 people wash their hands more frequently as a direct result of swine flu, according to a report.
11 February 2010
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A switch to the Tork Compact Auto Shift is helping to save time and cut costs for West Dean College.
09 February 2010
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SCA’s wind power plans have taken a step closer to realisation with the news that permission has been granted to build a wind park in central Sweden.
09 February 2010
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Tork manufacturer SCA is once again the only tissue company to feature in the latest Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list.
15 December 2009
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More than a third of UK adults are still not washing their hands regularly despite the advent of swine flu, according to a study by SCA.
15 April 2009
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SCA has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world for the second year running.
13 April 2009
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Tork Elevation washroom dispensers have won their second design award in the space of two months.
01 April 2009
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A smart, easy-to-use disposable wiper system for industrial and hygiene-critical areas has just been launched by Tork.
26 March 2009
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SCA has been highly placed in a survey on Swedish companies and human rights.
02 March 2009
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A unique toilet tissue system designed to improve hygiene and prevent problems such as paper running out, pilferage and mess has been launched by Tork.
10 February 2009
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New-style jet air dryers actually increase the amount of bacteria on the hands after drying – and potentially spread contamination to other washroom users too.
30 January 2009
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Tork manufacturer SCA has appeared in the list of the world’s most sustainable corporations for the fifth year running.
13 January 2009
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The new Tork Elevation washroom dispenser range has won a prestigious iF product design award.
30 December 2008
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SCA is launching a new line of washroom dispensers that combines cutting-edge functionality with world-class design.
14 December 2008
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Nearly two-thirds of washroom users prefer to dry their hands with a disposable hand towel than with a warm air dryer or textile towel.
02 December 2008
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Restaurant managers can reduce their napkin consumption by up to 25 per cent by switching to the new Tork interfold napkin dispenser.
09 September 2008
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SCA has joined the UN Global Compact, an international body that aims to promote corporate responsibility.
17 May 2008
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New from Tork are compact packs of Tork Premium 530, 520 and 510 disposable cleaning cloths.
13 May 2008
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A wet wipe system that gently cleans away dirt, oil and grease from the hands is among the latest industrial launches from Tork.
13 May 2008
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A smart, easy-to-use disposable wiper system for industrial and hygiene-critical areas has just been launched by Tork.
11 May 2008
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Tork has launched a range of strong, absorbent cleaning cloths that allow tasks in hygiene-sensitive areas to be segregated by colour.
30 June 2007
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Tork tissue manufacturer SCA is the second most environmentally-friendly company in the world, according to a report.
30 March 2007
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Washroom manufacturer SCA Tissue Europe has combined two innovations in one with the launch of a new Tork foam soap in a hands-free dispenser.