CIMS with Honors certified companies demonstrate the ability to deliver consistent, quality services

Las Cruces, NM February 2, 2023 —TrescoWorks, Tresco Inc. Division that creates employment opportunities for persons with varying abilities, has achieved the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) with Honors certification from ISSA, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. CIMS with Honors is designed to help companies improve cleanliness outcomes, deliver better service and control costs. Certified companies have the necessary structures, processes, procedures, and supporting documentation in place to meet customer needs, while also addressing the heightened demands of cleaning for health and safety.

“This certification represents a complete examination of Tresco’s efforts and processes related to our custodial services, said Greg Block, Assistant Director of Business Development for TrescoWorks. “Our customers and employees will benefit greatly from this review and certification of our processes in safety, procurement, inventory management, supervision, chemical management, equipment and human resources.”

CIMS with Honors is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization. It ensures companies follow the proper use of disinfection products and the stringent manufacturer procedures for accurate and effective use. Designed to assist cleaning companies of all sizes, CIMS with Honors applies six core elements of management best practices, including:

• Quality systems
• Service delivery
• Human resources
• Health, safety, and environmental stewardship
• Management commitment
• LEED EB: O&M

“Compliance with CIMS with Honors means a cleaning organization has the modern systems in place to deliver professional cleaning services, which is crucial for moving forward post-pandemic in today’s competitive market,” said CIMS Program Manager Nancy Viazzi. “We’re excited to welcome Tresco Inc. to a growing list of certified CIMS companies and look forward to continuing our efforts to help providers meet new demands and instill pride in their work.”

To successfully achieve CIMS certification, a facility service provider must meet 100% of the mandatory elements and 60% of the recommended elements, per section. An ISSA-accredited third-party assessor conducts an on-site review to ensure the organization’s activities are consistent with the documented systems and processes.

To learn more about Tresco Inc., TrescoWorks, visit www.TrescoInc.org
For more information about CIMS certification, visit issa.com/standard

About Tresco
Our mission is to provide professional and individualized services, supports and opportunities to people of any age with differing disabilities, their families, and the communities we serve. To learn more, visit Trescoinc.org and follow us on Facebook (@TrescoINC), Twitter (@TrescoINC), Instagram (@TrescoINC) and Linkedin (@TrescoINC)

About CIMS
CIMS sets forth a management framework designed to assist building service contractors and in-house cleaning departments to develop and maintain quality, customer-focused organizations. The standard is nonprescriptive, meaning that each organization has the flexibility to choose the most effective ways in which to meet its requirements. CIMS was created through a true consensus-based process that brought together representatives of the cleaning, facilities management, and purchasing communities. ISSA speaks at numerous facility management and purchasing industry events throughout the year to outline the value of working with CIMS certified cleaning companies as well as certifying in-house operations.

About ISSA
With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning 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 Northbrook, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, 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.