Alliance Building Services clocks up another record year.

Alliance Building Services announced record 32% sales growth in 2006. The company gained significant market share throughout New York and continued to extend its reach into New Jersey and the greater metropolitan area.

"2006 was a phenomenal year for Alliance Building Services," said CEO Gary Green. "We have grown at an unprecedented rate and been awarded many high-profile, large-footprint accounts."

Alliance's building protection division, Classic Security, expanded its network to include such buildings as 509, 535 and 545 Fifth Ave.; 80 Fifth Ave.; the Lefcourt National Building at 521 Fifth Ave.; 660 Madison Ave.; 1040 Avenue of the Americas; 60 Madison Ave.; 286 and 290 Madison Ave.; and 1140 Avenue of the Americas.

Classic Security was pleased to announce the creation of a residential security division and the promotion of Roderick Jessamy to director of operations. "This company has truly come to the forefront of the security industry," said David Reiss, senior vide president of Classic Security. "We have seen amazing growth this year as we have been focusing even more on high-end service."

First Quality Maintenance, Alliance's cleaning division, also won numerous important contracts in 2006. Highlighted contracts include a 10-property, 2 million square-foot portfolio of Joseph P. Day buildings; 509, 535 and 545 Fifth Ave.; the Daily News Building at 220 E. 42nd St.; the Lefcourt National Building at 521 Fifth Ave.; 660 Madison Ave.; a contract renewal at premier office complex Reckson Plaza; 286 and 290 Madison Ave.; and 1140 Ave. of the Americas.

Bright Star Couriers earned contracts to open messenger centers at new locations including 44 Wall Street, 750 Third Ave. and 485 Lexington Ave. The company celebrated Messenger Appreciation Week in October with an appreciation dinner where standout employees were honored with prizes including an iPod, an American Express gift certificate, a bike shop gift certificate and a new bicycle. Bright Star also named Richard Byers and Serena Castillo Messenger and Employee of the Year for 2006.

Meanwhile, Onyx Restoration Works was awarded an exclusive contract to provide metal and marble restoration services at New York's most famous property, the Empire State Building. In addition to this most significant contract, Onyx was hired to restore notable properties such as 8-10 E. 40th St., 660 Madison Ave. and 340 Madison Ave.

In 2006, Alliance inaugurated the Achievement Award program, which recognizes marked professional growth, and continued to present its most outstanding employees with plaques and monetary gifts in recognition of stellar work. The company reinforced its emphasis on serving employees' growth through promotion from within and regular team-building outings. 2006 company outings included an annual catered outing to Shea Stadium, numerous private parties and a complimentary four-week Tae-Kwon-Do training course.

The Alliance family of companies continued to focus on contributing to significant causes. Gary

Green was honored by the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation NY*NJ*CT for his long-term support of the foundation's mission to aid seriously ill children and their families.

"2006 was one of the busiest and best years for our company and our employees in Alliance Building Services' history," said Green. "I am incredibly proud of everyone's outstanding efforts and contributions as we continue to grow personally and professionally. I know we will continue to build upon this success in 2007."