ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions, recently announced a new multiyear partnership with the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Philadelphia Phillies to deliver fully integrated facility engineering, maintenance and cleaning solutions at their home venue – the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
‘ABM’ stated that the partnership includes implementation of ABM Performance Solutions, ABM’s technology-enabled platform designed to drive the operational efficiency, enhance the service delivery and provide real-time performance insights across the 40,000-seat ballpark campus.
New York (US)-based the ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions. Every day the firm’s over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make the spaces cleaner, safer and more efficient enhancing the overall occupant experience.
The ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base the ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance the facilities and empower the clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces the ABM is investing in the future to meet the evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world.
The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. The Phillies compete in the Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East Division. Since 2004, the team’s home stadium has been the Citizens Bank Park. They are the oldest continuous, one name, one City franchise in all professional American sports dating to 1883.
The 42,901-seat Citizens Bank Park is a baseball stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Home to the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Philadelphia Phillies the stadium opened on April 3rd, 2004.
‘ABM’ further stated that the above agreement highlights ABM’s growing footprint in the professional sports and entertainment venues and marks the debut of the ABM Performance Solutions model in a Major League Baseball stadium. With this partnership the ABM now serves 10 MLB teams – approximately one-third of the League – further solidifying its position as a leading facilities solutions provider in the sports and entertainment venues nationwide.
New York (US)-based the Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL) with 29 in the United States and one (1) in Canada. The MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional baseball league in the world.
The timing of the partnership is especially significant as Philadelphia prepares to host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at the Citizens Bank Park during America’s 250th anniversary year placing the ballpark and the City on a national stage.
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the ‘Midsummer Classic’, is an annual professional baseball game sanctioned by the Major League Baseball (MLB) and contested between the All-Stars from the American League (AL) and the National League (NL).
Maintained Valerie Burd, President of Business and Industry, ABM, “We’re honored to partner with the Philadelphia Phillies and support one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. The Citizens Bank Park is one of the nation’s most fan-friendly venues and our team is focused on delivering a clean, safe and high-performing environment that enhances every aspect of the fan experience – whether it’s the Opening Day (the day on which the professional baseball leagues begin their regular season), the ‘Midsummer Classic’, or a Summer concert. Bringing our ABM Performance Solutions model to this partnership ensures a data-driven, accountable approach that drives consistency and excellence at scale.”
The ABM Performance Solutions adapts to the unique requirements of one’s facility, industry and business objectives. It centralizes one’s operations under a single supplier driving efficiency, reducing the expenditure and supporting one’s performance goals.
The Citizens Bank Park, which opened in 2004, has become one of the premier destinations in baseball hosting millions of fans annually for the Phillies games and the major events. Through its integrated approach the ABM will deploy a dedicated, trained workforce supported by the advanced tools and the proven processes to maintain the ballpark’s facilities, preserve its long-term asset value and ensure readiness for the high-profile national events.
Added Ed Speer, Director of Facility Operations, Phillies, “At the Citizens Bank Park delivering an exceptional experience for our fans is our top priority. The ABM brings invaluable expertise in the sports and the entertainment venues and a commitment to the operational excellence. We look forward to working together to maintain the high standards our fans expect.”
The ABM serves many of the United States leading stadiums and arenas delivering scalable solutions that include janitorial services, engineering and maintenance, parking, event staffing, and energy and infrastructure support. By combining the industry expertise with the technology-enabled performance management the ABM helps the venues create welcoming, efficient and resilient environments for the fans, the teams and the staff alike.
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