Tennant credited with providing ABM with out-of-the-box solutions to help
improve its business
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is proud to announce its selection as "2009
Manufacturer of the Year" by ABM Janitorial Services ("ABM"), a subsidiary of
ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE: ABM). Tennant Company was selected by ABM as
the industry`s best example of thinking out-of-the-box and providing ABM with
creative solutions for solving its customers` cleaning challenges. The ABM
announcement was made during the recent 2009 ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America Show,
October 6-9 in Chicago, Ill.
"The Tennant Company has involved ABM in several of its high profile and pivotal
technology developments for the cleaning industry and has demonstrated through
its actions that ABM is an important partner," said John Bierer, vice president,
ABM Janitorial Services. "Tennant works hard to bring benefits and results to
our customers."
Bierer went on to say that the annual award is given to an ABM business partner
that "steps out-of-the-box" in seeking new ways to solve issues within the
cleaning industry. He cited the two companies` work together to initiate LEED
certification, a key measure of environmental sustainability, for cleaning
machines. Tennant and ABM also created customized training programs for ABM
staff.
"For us at Tennant Company receiving this prestigious award from ABM validates
our commitment to improving processes that allow our partners to secure more
business within the cleaning industry. We are honored by ABM`s selection of
Tennant Company as its Manufacturer of the Year and will continue to work with
ABM on creating innovative technologies to help our customers improve the way
they do their jobs", said Lisa Blocher, general manager for Strategic Accounts
at Tennant.
"Tennant exemplifies a commitment to service and excellence which parallels
ABM`s focus on delivering high-quality services to its customers, said Bierer.
We are pleased to recognize Tennant`s outstanding efforts in contributing to the
success of ABM and the cleaning industry."
The Manufacturer of the Year award is presented annually by ABM which is
celebrating its 100th year in business. ABM is the premier provider of building
maintenance and facility services across the U.S. and offers customized
solutions to meet the cleaning needs of customers.
About Tennant Company
Minneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing,
manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world.
Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial,
commercial and outdoor environments; and specialty surface coatings for
protecting, repairing and upgrading concrete floors. Tennant's global field
service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing
operations in Minneapolis, Minn.; Holland, Mich.; Uden, The Netherlands; the
United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products
directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For
more information, visit www.tennantco.com.
About ABM Industries Incorporated
ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE: ABM), which operates through its subsidiaries
(collectively "ABM"), is the leading provider of facility services in the United
States. With fiscal 2008 revenues in excess of $3.6 billion and 100,000
employees, ABM provides janitorial, facility, engineering, parking and security
services for thousands of commercial, industrial, institutional and retail
facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico and British Columbia, Canada.
ABM's business services include ABM Janitorial Services, ABM Facility Services,
ABM Engineering Services, Ampco System Parking and ABM Security Services. For
more information visit www.abm.com.
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Patty Gibbs, 651-653-7302
Patty Gibbs & Company PR
patty@pattygibbscompany.com
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