Strengthens ABM's HVAC and Energy Solutions Presence in the
Washington, D.C. Market
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
ABM
(NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility
solutions, announced today that ABM Building Services, a business unit
of ABM Building & Energy Solutions, has acquired the operations of
Calvert-Jones, a leading provider of mechanical and energy efficient
products and solutions in the Washington, D.C. area.
Calvert-Jones specializes in HVAC, electrical and plumbing, automated
controls and energy efficiency services to the greater Washington, D.C,
Virginia and Maryland commercial markets. Calvert-Jones was founded in
1947 and has grown to provide its full line of specialty mechanical
services to a number of top regional companies and government agencies.
Through a focus on health care, government security, and LEED certified
energy and environmental services, Calvert-Jones has positioned itself
as a solution-driven organization that improves facility operating
efficiency.
"Calvert-Jones' mission is to consistently exceed client expectations by
being the most efficient, reliable, and professional mechanical
contractor in the industry," said Jeffrey Buennemeyer, Vice President of
ABM Building Services, Mid-Atlantic. "Over the last 65 years,
Calvert-Jones has earned an impeccable reputation for delivering
innovative building management and performance-enhancing energy
solutions."
ABM and Calvert-Jones have for years shared the common goal of being
world-class single source facility solutions providers. Combined the two
organizations provide a platform for sustainable building services. By
integrating the existing operations of Calvert-Jones and ABM in the
Washington, D.C. area, ABM is strategically positioned to broaden
existing vertical and geographic market offerings in support of the
company's vision of becoming the global leader in integrated facility
solutions.
"Washington, D.C. is a region with a high concentration of government,
technology, biotech, educational, and healthcare clients," said Scott
Giacobbe, President of ABM Building & Energy Solutions. "By
strengthening our operations in the Washington, D.C. area through the
acquisition of Calvert-Jones, we will continue to enhance ABM's goal of
'Building Value' by providing more comprehensive facility solutions to
our clients."
ABOUT ABM
ABM
(NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of integrated facility solutions.
Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients
outsource their non-core functions to ABM for consistent quality service
that meets their specialized facility needs. ABM's comprehensive
capabilities include expansive facility services, energy solutions,
commercial cleaning, maintenance and repair, HVAC, electrical,
landscaping, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or
integrated solutions. With more than $4 billion in revenues and 100,000
employees deployed throughout the United States and various
international locations, ABM delivers custom facility solutions to meet
the unique client requirements of multiple industries —- ranging from
healthcare, government and education to high-tech, aviation and
manufacturing. ABM leverages its breadth of services, deep industry
expertise and technology-enabled workforce to preserve and build value
for clients' physical assets. ABM Industries Incorporated, which
operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more
information, visit www.abm.com.
ABM
Media:
Chas Strong
770.953.5072
chas.strong@abm.com
or
Kristy
Miller
770.521.7522
kristy.miller@abm.com
or
Investors
& Analysts:
David Farwell
212.297.9792
dfarwell@abm.com
Source: ABM Industries
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