Monthly Archives: September 2023

ABM Increases 3rd-Quarter Revenue

By |2024-03-11T15:54:29-05:00September 7, 2023|

ABM has reported a fiscal third-quarter revenue of US$2 billion, a 3.4% year-over-year increase in sales. The company reported a quarterly net income of $98.1 million, or $1.47 per share, up from $56.8 million, or $0.85 per share last year. ABM credited to a $37.2 million gain from an adjustment to the fair value of contingent consideration ...

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Prepare for International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week 2023

By |2024-03-11T15:54:29-05:00September 6, 2023|

Held annually during the second full week of September, International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week is a time set aside to recognize the efforts of hard-working custodial staff members in healthcare, hospitality, and education. This year, the week runs from Sunday, September 10, through Saturday, September 16. The celebratory week was founded by Indoor Environmental Healthcare ...

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Imperial Dade Increases Presence in California

By |2024-03-11T15:54:28-05:00September 6, 2023|

Imperial Dade has acquired Prime Paper & Packaging for an undisclosed sum. Imperial Dade’s purchase of the Downey, California-based distributor of food service, industrial, and janitorial products increases the company’s presence in the Southern California market. Owned and operated by the Farah family, Prime is the 71st purchase by the company under its current leadership team ...

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IFMA Announces 2023 Class of Fellows

By |2024-03-11T15:54:27-05:00September 6, 2023|

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its 2023 Class of IFMA Fellows. Established in 1992, the IFMA Fellows Program is the association’s highlight honor and recognizes IFMA members for their dedication to the association and the facility management profession as a whole. This year’s honorees—Marshall MacFarlane, Paul Ratkovic, and Debbie Jaslow Shatz—will be ...

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AFFLINK Appoints Packaging VP

By |2024-03-11T15:54:27-05:00September 6, 2023|

AFFLINK has appointed Dave Lewis vice president of packaging. Lewis has more than 20 years of experience in the automation, corrugated, and protective categories of packaging. He joins AFFLINK from SupplyONE, where he served as president of the company’s Atlanta location. Lewis has also worked for such manufacturers as Permacel and Unisource. He succeeds Michael Wilson, ...

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ABM Helps Rhode Island School District Cut Energy Costs

By |2024-03-11T15:54:26-05:00September 5, 2023|

ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Providence Public School District (PPSD) in Providence, Rhode Island. The contract calls for ABM to enhance the custodial, groundskeeping, and maintenance operations of PPSD’s 37 schools, including three new schools that will be opening this fall. All 200 of the district’s custodial, grounds, and maintenance team members previously ...

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SC Johnson Professional Kicks Off Annual Dispenser Design Contest

By |2024-03-11T15:54:26-05:00September 5, 2023|

SC Johnson Professional has launched its annual Happy Hands dispenser design contest. The contest, now in its seventh year, calls for K–12 students to design and submit original artwork for a soap dispenser that promotes proper hand hygiene. Submissions will be evaluated for visual appeal, overall hand hygiene design, creativity, and unique design elements. There will be ...

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Imperial Dade Acquires Florida Distributor

By |2024-03-11T15:54:25-05:00September 5, 2023|

Imperial Dade has purchased Supreme Paper Supplies for an undisclosed sum. Imperial Dade’s acquisition of the Pensacola, Florida-based distributor of industrial products, janitorial equipment, and food service packaging supplies expands its geographical footprint in Florida and is the company’s 70th acquisition under its current leadership team of Robert and Jason Tillis, chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. ...

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Sodexo Secures Extensions With Two Schools in Scotland

By |2024-03-11T15:54:25-05:00September 1, 2023|

Sodexo recently secured contract extensions with two schools in Scotland—Edinburgh Academy and Strathallan School. Sodexo received a five-year contract extension with Edinburgh Academy to provide catering and cleaning services to the school’s staff and 1,200 students, Facilities Management Journal reports. The company has been contracted by the academy for more than 30 years. In addition, ...

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ISSA Announces Three New Government Affairs Advisory Committee Members

By |2024-03-11T15:54:24-05:00September 1, 2023|

ISSA is pleased to announce three new members of its Government Affairs Advisory Committee (GAAC): Jody Carroll from Power X3 Property Maintenance Services, Caryn Gilliam from PortionPac Chemical, and Amber Reyna from Verde Clean. The GAAC is an important part of ISSA’s investment in and expansion of its advocacy efforts. Committee members play a critical role in ...

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