UGL Unicco Adds More Than $140 million in Facilities Services Contracts
UGL Unicco announced it added US$140 million in revenue from new business and contract extensions in 2007 in support of financial services customers.
Boston - February 27, 2008
BOSTON – Feb. 27, 2008 – UGL Uniccosm, a subsidiary of United Group Limited (UGL), today announced that it added US$140 million in revenue from new business and contract extensions in 2007 in support of financial services customers. In addition to the financial services sector, the company closed record-breaking business across its markets, signing significant contracts with commercial, educational, government, industrial and public venue organizations.“UGL Unicco’s revenue has grown every year since its founding in 1946, and this continued in 2007,” commented UGL Unicco President George A. Keches. “Our success with financial clients is indicative of our overall approach since financial services companies expect the highest standards for their facilities. UGL Unicco meets these demands with outstanding staff, advanced inspection and work management technologies and a dedication to sustainable practices.”
New contracts cover a broad array of office facilities such as executive, administrative and branch locations. UGL Unicco services include facilities operations & maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, office services, and other operations.
About UGL Unicco
UGL Unicco, a premier provider of outsourced facilities services, is a subsidiary of United Group Limited (ASX: UGL) and part of United Group Services, a $1.1B division of United Group Limited that provides Corporate Real Estate and Facility Solutions around the world. UGL Equis, a commercial real estate firm based in Chicago, is also part of the United Group Services division.
Boston-based UGL Unicco has more than 18,000 employees in North America and offers facilities maintenance, operations, cleaning, lighting and administrative/office services for corporate and multi-tenant office, education, retail, government and public venue facilities, as well as plant services in support of industrial operations. The company maintains an industry-leading 95% customer retention rate and is committed to green services through its award-winning UGL Unicco GreenClean® program (www.greencleaning.com) that defines best practices, fosters collaboration with leading edge partners and includes customer awareness programs. UGL Unicco's advanced facilities initiatives include the myunicco.com portal, UNI-Q® palmtop inspection system, USafe® health and safety program, eProcurement systems, and a 24x7 national call center. For further information, call 888-751-9100 or visit www.ugl-unicco.com.
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For further information, please contact:
Donna Guadagno – UGL Unicco: 617-559-4194, dguadagno@ugl-unicco.com
Sandy McLaughlin – Soucy Communications Group: 781-898-7305, SMcLaughlin@scg-pr.com
