August 2026

Inside the August Issue

 

 

High-Performance, Industrial Grade Lighting Remains Critical to Workplace Safety

Dialight, a developer of industrial LED lighting, marked the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month in June by highlighting how high-performing, industrial grade LED lighting can help reduce risks, support compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency in harsh industrial worksites and conditions.

National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council, is a nationwide initiative focused on reducing preventable injuries, one of the leading causes of workplace and community fatalities.

In industrial facilities, where employees operate around heavy machinery, hazardous materials, elevated workspaces and around-the-clock production schedules, visibility plays a critical role in reducing the risk of injury or even death. In these intense environments, lighting must do far more than simply illuminate a space.

Lighting must perform reliably in challenging conditions, maintaining consistent light levels and supporting workers in making safe and accurate decisions throughout their shift. This year’s campaign continues to focus on practical, action- led safety improvements across workplaces, roads, and communities.

Poorly lit environments are a key contributor to slips, trips, falls and contact with equipment, while inadequate illumination can make it more difficult for workers to identify hazards, navigate safely and perform tasks accurately. Full story »

 

 

today's news

Able to Sponsor Historic HBCU Football Classic

BSM Staff | 08.12.26

MIAMI GARDENS, FL -- Able Business Services, a provider of janitorial services, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic, an historic HBCU football classic.

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Xpress Grows Revenue with AI GTM Platform

BSM Staff | 08.12.26

VANCOUVER, WA -- Xpress Services, a commercial cleaning company in Ottawa, Ontario, has grown its monthly recurring revenue more than 15 times in just 3.5 years with zoominfo, an AI go-to-market platform.

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Pudu Designs E Series for Retail Spaces

BSM Staff | 08.12.26

SHENZHEN, China -- Pudu Robotics, a developer of commercial-service robotics, has launched an AI-Native, Compact, Scrubber-Dryer Robot designed for small commercial spaces.

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VCT Floor Care Plan Tailored to Hawaii Weather

BSM Staff | 08.11.26

HONOLULU -- Renue Hawaii, a commercial, deep-cleaning and specialized surface restoration provider on Oahu, has launched a comprehensive Surface Reset and Asset Preservation initiative.

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Broad Vision of Cleaning Tech Evolves at IFA

BSM Staff | 08.11.26

SAN FRANCISCO -- Hizero, the developer of zero-suction, hard-surface cleaning technology, will unveil the most significant evolution in its history at IFA 2026, the world's largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show, in Berlin, Sept. 4-8.

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