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01 September 2010 / Tork news

Tork sponsors Loo of the Year

Tork will be one of the official sponsors of the Loo of the Year Awards for the second year running.

31 August 2010 / sustainability news

Four new US wind turbines

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 / sustainability news

SCA's CO2-neutral distribution bid

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 / Tork news

Tork ‘bundled’ solutions cut costs

FSC companies can save time and money by using Tork solutions to cover a broad spectrum of requirements.

14 July 2010 / sustainability news

SCA commended by UN coalition

SCA has been commended for its “high-quality sustainability report” by the UN Global Compact’s investor coalition.

14 July 2010 / Tork news

Web film shows effectiveness of Tork wipers

A new film that shows how Tork wipers can increase efficiency over rags and competitors’ wipers is now available on this website.

14 July 2010 / Tork news

Tork switches to recycled alternative

Tork Premium folded toilet paper is to be made from recycled paper instead of virgin fibres from this summer onwards.

14 June 2010 / Tork news

New film demonstrates Tork savings

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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 / Tork news

New Tork 570 copes with tough industrial tasks

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New to the Tork industrial wiping range is heavy-duty wiper Tork Premium 570.

14 June 2010 / Tork news

Plant & Works a success for Tork

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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 / sustainability news

SCA in FTSE4Good Global Sustainability Index 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 / Tork news

Tork Report Issue 3 is out now

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The third edition of the Tork Report – which aims to share industry knowledge on vital topics – is out now.

09 May 2010 / Tork news

Tork hosts a stand at Plant and Works

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Tork will be manning a stand at this year’s Plant & Works exhibition in June 2010.

09 May 2010 / Tork news

Tork Performance to benefit horeca industry

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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 / Tork news

Tork focuses on green hygiene at ISSA

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Green Hygiene – A Leader in Sustainability was the theme of this year´s Tork stand at ISSA-Interclean.

04 May 2010 / Tork news

Tork focuses on green hygiene at ISSA

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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 / Tork news

Tork dispensers impress ISSA visitors

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The new Tork Performance workplace dispenser range - launched at ISSA - gained a positive reaction from visitors.

25 April 2010 / Tork news

Hand hygiene defeats HCAIs

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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 / Tork news

Tork website receives a fresh new look

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 / Tork news

Tork Performance makes its debut

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A brand new family of workplace wiper dispensers has been launched by SCA.

01 April 2010 / Tork news

ISSA-Interclean debut for three Tork dispenser ranges

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SCA will be showcasing its sustainability credentials and hygienic solutions at ISSA-Interclean this year.

01 April 2010 / Tork news

Tork website receives a fresh new look

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 / sustainability news

SCA’s latest Sustainability Report is now out

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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 / sustainability news

SCA in the world’s most ethical list again

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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 / Tork news

Tork staff polish off a new world record

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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 / Tork news

Tork gears up for ISSA-Interclean

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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 / sustainability news

SCA staff dig deep to help Haitian victims

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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 / sustainability news

SCA moves to new head offices

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SCA’s group head office has moved to one of Sweden’s most environmentally-sound buildings.

04 March 2010 / Tork news

Tork stages its first ever Hygiene Week

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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 / Tork news archive

Tork Report applauded by industry professionals

The Tork Report has won acclaim both from customers and industry professionals.

02 March 2010 / Tork news

Tork launches one-stop shop catalogue

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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 / sustainability news

SCA responds to victims of the Haitian earthquake

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 / Tork news

New Tork Carry Pack saves time and money

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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 / Tork news

New Tork soap system set to cut costs

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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 / Tork news

Most public washroom visitors avoid using the seat

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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 / Tork news

New Tork system protects industrial hands

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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 / Tork news

Swine flu has a knock-on effect on hand hygiene

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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 / Tork news

Tork Compact Auto Shift saves college money

A switch to the Tork Compact Auto Shift is helping to save time and cut costs for West Dean College.

09 February 2010 / sustainability news

SCA to build 50 wind turbines

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 / sustainability news

SCA in the Global 100 sustainability list

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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 / Tork news

Study shows a third of us fail to wash our hands

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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.

08 September 2009 / sustainability news archive

Double sustainability coup for SCA

SCA has again been included in two prestigious Dow Jones sustainability indexes.

15 April 2009 / sustainability news archive

SCA: one of the world’s most ethical companies

SCA has been named one of the most ethical companies in the world for the second year running.

13 April 2009 / Tork news archive

Tork Elevation dispensers win second design award

Tork Elevation washroom dispensers have won their second design award in the space of two months.

01 April 2009 / Tork news

Complete cleaning system in the Tork Handy Bucket

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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 / sustainability news archive

SCA highly placed in Amnesty survey

SCA has been highly placed in a survey on Swedish companies and human rights.

02 March 2009 / Tork news archive

Announcing new Tork Compact Auto Shift

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 / Tork news archive

New-style jet air dryers present hygiene risks

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 / sustainability news archive

SCA in Global 100 sustainability list a fifth time

Tork manufacturer SCA has appeared in the list of the world’s most sustainable corporations for the fifth year running.

13 January 2009 / Tork news archive

Tork Elevation wins design award

The new Tork Elevation washroom dispenser range has won a prestigious iF product design award.

30 December 2008 / Tork news archive

New Tork Elevation washroom dispenser family

SCA is launching a new line of washroom dispensers that combines cutting-edge functionality with world-class design.

14 December 2008 / Tork news archive

Europeans prefer paper towels

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 / Tork news archive

Tork interfold napkin dispenser cuts consumption

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 / sustainability news archive

SCA joins Global Compact

SCA has joined the UN Global Compact, an international body that aims to promote corporate responsibility.

17 May 2008 / Tork news archive

Tork industrial wipers now in compact packs

New from Tork are compact packs of Tork Premium 530, 520 and 510 disposable cleaning cloths.

13 May 2008 / Tork news archive

Tork wet wipes for industrial hand cleaning

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 / Tork news archive

Tork Handy Bucket is easy to use

A smart, easy-to-use disposable wiper system for industrial and hygiene-critical areas has just been launched by Tork.

11 May 2008 / Tork news archive

Tork launches colour-coded cleaning cloths

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 / sustainability news archive

Tork parent is the world’s second greenest company

Tork tissue manufacturer SCA is the second most environmentally-friendly company in the world, according to a report.

30 March 2007 / Tork news archive

Tork launches luxury foam soap

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.

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