ABM Janitorial Services Expands in Chicago.

Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2000

ABM Janitorial Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), has been awarded multi-year building maintenance contracts for the Museum of Science & Industry and John G. Shedd Aquarium & Oceanarium located in the heart of Chicago. ABM will provide comprehensive janitorial services for both venues, which further strengthens the Company's presence in the Chicago area.

"ABM is delighted to be working with these two prestigious Chicago institutions," said Henrik Slipsager, president of ABM Janitorial Services. "They provide the highest quality in educational entertainment, and have become favorites among local residents and visitors alike. Their contributions to tourism and environmental issues are most impressive, and ABM is proud to be a member of both teams," he added.

"Shedd Aquarium is excited about the addition of ABM Janitorial Services to Shedd's team," said Brad Popovich, facilities services director for Shedd Aquarium. "We look forward to a successful partnership," he continued.

The Museum of Science & Industry is the oldest science museum of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, and was the first museum to develop the idea of interactive exhibits. The museum is among the most popular Chicago tourist destinations and one of the most popular museums in the United States, offering a variety of exhibits including: Titanic -- The Exhibition, Olympic Glory, and MSI Summer Camp.

The John G. Shedd Aquarium is the world's largest indoor aquarium, exhibiting a wide array of fresh and saltwater fish, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. Committed to the effective conservation of aquatic life and its environments, the aquarium features educational programs and exhibits that attempt to immerse guests into various ecosystems.

ABM Janitorial Services operates more than 200 branch offices nationwide, serving 38 states and 36 of the 40 largest major metropolitan areas across the country.

ABM Industries Incorporated is the largest exclusive provider of outsourced facility services listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With annualized revenues in excess of $1.6 billion and more than 57,000 employees, ABM performs air conditioning, elevator, engineering, janitorial, lighting, mechanical, parking and security services for thousands of commercial, industrial and institutional customers in hundreds of cities across North America. In addition to ABM Janitorial Services, the ABM Family of Services also includes American Building Maintenance, American Commercial Security (ACS), Ampco System Parking, Amtech Elevator, Amtech Lighting, ABM Engineering, CommAir Mechanical, Easterday Janitorial Supply and ABM Facility Services.