Amtech Lighting Services Renews Contract With HEB.

Business Editors

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2003

Amtech Lighting Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), has been awarded a multi-year contract renewal with HEB Grocery Co. Amtech Lighting will provide group relamping and ongoing maintenance for approximately 300 stores and industrial sites located throughout Texas. The contract also includes installation and maintenance of light emitting diodes (LED) and time control systems.

Recently, Amtech implemented a major lighting retrofit at HEB's San Antonio locations, as well as installed LEDs in outdoor signs and a satellite lighting control system, three energy-saving projects that earned HEB this year's City Public Service Energy Innovator Award in the industrial category.

"HEB's decision to renew its contract with Amtech Lighting is a testament to the sophisticated technology and cost-effective service provided by our team over the years," said Ron Gilcrease, president of Amtech Lighting Services. "As a result of our previous contract, Amtech helped HEB to save over 150 million kilowatt hours throughout its stores and warehouses in Texas. We look forward to continuing to help HEB improve the quality of lighting in the communities it serves," he added.

"It has been a real pleasure partnering with Amtech and pursuing new technologies," said Kapp Japhet, energy manager for HEB. "Cindy Ruby, our account manager, not only handles the day-to-day challenges in our stores and manufacturing, but she is also very devoted to keeping us apprised of any opportunities that will benefit our business."

Founded in Kerrville, Texas, in 1905, HEB employs 56,000 partners and operates more than 300 stores throughout Texas and internationally in Mexico.

Amtech Lighting Services provides comprehensive interior, exterior and illuminated sign maintenance programs that significantly reduce long-term energy and service costs. For its exceptional efforts and achievements in energy conservation, Amtech was named the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Green Lights Ally of the Year." Amtech Lighting operates 32 full-service branch offices across the country from headquarters in Anaheim, California.

ABM Industries Incorporated is one of the largest facility services contractors listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With fiscal 2002 revenues in excess of $2.0 billion and more than 63,000 employees, ABM provides janitorial, parking, engineering, security, lighting, mechanical and network services for thousands of commercial, industrial, institutional and retail facilities in hundreds of cities across North America. In addition to Amtech Lighting, the ABM Family of Services includes ABM Janitorial, Ampco System Parking, ABM Engineering, American Commercial Security (ACSS), CommAir Mechanical and ABM Service Network.