NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of facility solutions, announced today an extension of its contract as the official cleaning services partner for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the home of the National Football League's (NFL) New Orleans Saints. In addition, ABM's contract as the official cleaning services partner of Smoothie King Center, the home of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) New Orleans Pelicans, was also extended. SMG, a leading worldwide venue management group, manages operations at each venue.

"ABM has been a tremendous partner in helping ensure a safe, clean and friendly environment for both Saints and Pelicans fans, and the renewal of these contracts is testament to the quality of services ABM provides," said Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson. "In conjunction with the Saints and Pelicans, ABM has also done a great job of creating local jobs for the City of New Orleans. We are confident that ABM will continue to help us deliver on our commitment of offering the best game day experience to our fans."

Under the multi-year agreements, ABM is responsible for providing post-event janitorial and maintenance services. ABM's experience ranges across various sports & entertainment clients, serving some of the most notable professional, collegiate, concert and various other venues around the world. Additionally, ABM's GreenCare® program will assist the Saints and Pelicans in doing their part to minimize impact on the environment through best-in-class sustainable cleaning practices.  As part of the contract, ABM remains a corporate partner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans.

"ABM is honored to continue this partnership alongside the Saints and Pelicans, both of which are first-class organizations," said Charlotte Jensen-Murphy, ABM Senior Vice President, Sports & Entertainment. "We take great pride in the fact that Saints ownership sought to continue these critical services with ABM, and we look forward to doing our part to provide Mercedes Benz Superdome and Smoothie King Center guests with a world-class facility and memorable fan experience for years to come."

ABOUT ABM

ABM (NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $5 billion and 120,000 employees in over 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's service capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and bank branches to the largest and most complex facilities, such as airports, hospitals and manufacturing plants. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit www.abm.com.  

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         Saints: Lindsey Mitchell, 504.593.4830,

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