FPG Commercial Services Joins the Linc Service Network to Bring Additional Service Offerings to Baltimore, Maryland

Tuesday, March 5, 2013


ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, announced that its subsidiary ABM Franchising Group, LLC, has signed a franchise agreement with FPG Commercial Services, an industry leader in commercial mechanical and sustainability contracting.

ABM Franchising Group, a portfolio of franchise networks that deliver mechanical and electrical service and preventive maintenance solutions to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, consists of four franchise brands: Linc Service, GreenHomes America, TEGG, and CurrentSAFE. FPG Commercial Services will operate under the Linc Service franchise brand, focusing on meeting the mechanical service needs of clients across multiple markets - from commercial office buildings and educational institutions to hospitals and industrial facilities.

“We are thrilled to welcome FPG Commercial Services to the ABM Franchising Group,” said Bert Kendall, Chief Operating Officer of ABM Franchising Group. "FPG Commercial Services’ industry knowledge and experience combined with our proven system will further distinguish them as a leading solutions provider in the Greater Baltimore Area.”

Originally a ridge sheet metal company, FPG Commercial Services has been bringing clients' visions to life for mechanical, plumbing, and energy efficient systems for over 40 years. Owned and operated by Fort Pitt Group, FPG Commercial Services serves the mechanical and electrical needs of industrial, commercial, educational, and healthcare clients throughout Maryland. In addition, employs a team of industry experts who are certified in providing clients with green technology and building solutions.

“FPG Commercial Services has and will continue to provide our clients the best commercial service experience available in the Greater Baltimore Area,” explains Frank Pronesti, President of FPG Commercial Services. “Joining the franchise network provides the incentive we need to continue to move our company forward. We look forward to a successful partnership as a Linc Service Contractor.”

ABOUT ABM
ABM (NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues exceeding $4 billion and 100,000 employees in over 350 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include facilities engineering, commercial cleaning, energy solutions, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, 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 hospitals to the largest and most complex facilities, such as manufacturing plants and major airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit www.abm.com.

ABOUT ABM FRANCHISING GROUP
ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM, is a portfolio of franchise networks that deliver comprehensive mechanical and electrical service and preventive maintenance solutions to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The franchising group consists of four franchise brands: Linc Service, GreenHomes America, TEGG, and CurrentSAFE. Linc Service and TEGG specialize in meeting each client’s unique needs across multiple markets - from commercial office buildings, educational institutions, and municipalities to hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities. As providers to residential buildings, GreenHomes America offers integrated home performance solutions and CurrentSAFE provides certified electrical safety. The international network is comprised of more than 300 mechanical and electrical contractors located in over twenty countries.



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