ABM on Sept. 15, announced the rebranding of GBM Support Services Group Ltd., and its Eclipse and CGS businesses, under the ABM brand.
"As ABM continues to solidify its footprint throughout the U.K., now is the right time to fully integrate the GBM brand and its businesses into the ABM family," said Scott Salmirs, ABM CEO and president. "ABM's business in the U.K. is more diversified than ever. Through GBM's service offerings we have been able to expand and gain a stronger foothold in a number of ABM's strategic industries. ABM is excited to deliver industry-specific facility solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of our U.K. clients."
With headquarters in London and a regional HQ office in Glasgow, GBM generated annual revenues of approximately £40 million in fiscal year 2014 and currently employs more than 3,000 service professionals across the U.K. John Spencer, who was recently appointed to Managing Director for GBM Support Services Group, will lead ABM's U.K. business.
"This is a proud day. We're thrilled to align ourselves with one company name and logo," said Spencer. "ABM has made significant investments in growing its businesses throughout the U.K. and has the depth of capital to ensure that our business can compete at the highest levels in the marketplace. Our clients and employees can rest assured in the knowledge that ABM is committed to its U.K. presence and expanding on what GBM has already built. Our scope of services and expertise will only benefit going forward."
