LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / November 25, 2024 / ISSA Show North America, the most comprehensive global event dedicated to cleaning and facility solutions, gathered more than 600 exhibiting brands to connect with distributors, building service contractors, facility service professionals and residential cleaning firms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, November 17-21.
ISSA Show North America, hosted alongside the Building Service Contractors Association International's (BSCAI) Contracting Success conference, convened more than 12,000 registered industry professionals from 75 countries to discover products, technology, services and materials enhancing the standards of clean. Leading suppliers exhibiting on the expansive trade show floor included Clorox Pro, Georgia-Pacific Professional (GP PRO), Hoover & Oreck Commercial, Kimberly-Clark Professional, Nilfisk, Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Reckitt Benckiser Professional, Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. and SC Johnson Professional, in addition to 137 first-time exhibitors.
"ISSA Show North America is the cleaning industry's most important event, gathering the entire industry and fostering innovation and collaboration through organic networking in the expo, curated meeting spaces and access to thought leaders. These connections go beyond the show floor, and into our homes, businesses, schools and establishments worldwide, ensuring cleaner, safer environments for all," remarks Ed Nichols, Show Director of ISSA Show North America. "Alongside the unparalleled access to these trusted brands and products, we celebrate innovation, the industry's emerging leaders, global contributors, game-changers and all those working to redefine how the world cleans and prioritizes safety."
In addition to its robust show floor, ISSA Show North America delivered 165 hours of conference programming across four days, including essential training, management courses and global trend presentations. Education topics included employee engagement strategies, artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, building customer trust, leveraging partnerships and much more. Specialized areas on the expo floor brought to life top-of-mind industry discourse through the Sustainability & Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Hub, Business Solutions Theater and the CleanMeet Zone, hosting panel discussions, networking meetups, educational presentations and roundtable discussions.
"This event is a true representation of the global reach of the cleaning and facility solutions industry, bringing together thousands of professionals from numerous countries, spanning every sector of the cleaning and hygiene industry," shares John Barrett, Executive Director of ISSA. "It is a testament to ISSA's worldwide position and underscores our commitment to uniting annually under one roof as we celebrate progress and collectively create plans for future success."
Innovation is a key component to drive purposeful change in the commercial and residential cleaning industry, which is estimated to employ 3 million frontline workers in the United States. To showcase the latest industry innovations, the ISSA Show Innovative Leaders Award Program and Innovation Showcase featured 33 new and groundbreaking technologies and products, including operational software, cleaning agents, compostables and air cleaners. Award categories included automation and equipment, business technology and digital services, facility solutions care, hygiene solutions and environmental and sustainability innovation. Winners were determined by a panel of judges that included professionals and thought leaders from across the cleaning and facility solutions industry.
Announced on the show floor, the ISSA Show Innovative Leaders Industry Choice Award was presented to Otuvy for its Otuvy operational software for commercial cleaning. Onsite attendees voted for the winner, considering factors like impact, practicality, sustainability, originality and competitive advantage.
Additionally, the annual IEHA Housekeeping Olympics, hosted Monday at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay, drew a spirited crowd cheering on teams competing in challenges showcasing their skills and teamwork. Among the contenders were eight teams from MGM Resorts properties, including Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, ARIA, Park MGM and MGM Grand. Ultimately, Resorts World Las Vegas emerged as the overall champion, claiming victory and earning accolades for their performance.
ISSA Show North America returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, November 10-13, 2025. To stay up to date with announcements and show news, visit www.issashow.com.
About ISSA Show North America
In partnership with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, ISSA Show North America offers an unmatched conference program featuring over 100 education sessions, workshops, panels, training and certification courses over four days. The event and the association are committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line.
For more information about ISSA Show North America, visit www.issashow.com. Follow ISSA Show North America on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
About ISSA
With more than 10,500 members-including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associate service members-ISSA is the world's leading trade association for the cleaning and facility solutions industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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