ASHES Annouces ORKIN As Newest Corporate Champion
Chicago, May 26, 2010 - Today, the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) announced Atlanta-based pest control company and long-time Platinum Partner Orkin Commercial Services as its newest "Corporate Champion" for 2010. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., an international consumer services company (NYSE: ROL).
The Corporate Champion level was created to provide additional opportunities for ASHES and industry partners to collaborate on programs to support ASHES members well beyond participation in the annual conference. ASHES' very aggressive strategic initiatives and educational goals require greater commitment and sponsor engagement with the organization and its leadership. ASHES' agenda includes:
"Becoming a Corporate Champion is the next logical step in our long-term partnership with ASHES," said Dr. Ron Harrison, Orkin's director of technical services. "We're committed to serving as an educational resource on pest management for EVS professionals, and we can take this commitment a step further through ASHES' Corporate Champion program."
Orkin has partnered with ASHES since 2005 to help ASHES members advance their learning, develop best practices and implement comprehensive integrated pest management programs. These efforts included the publication of the ASHES Recommended Practice: Integrated Pest Management, and the launch of HealthCarePestControl.com, an online training resource for EVS professionals.
While conference related sponsorship levels will continue to provide for maximum conference visibility, the Corporate Champion level provides companies year-round visibility and member access while assisting ASHES fulfill its mission.
For more information about becoming an ASHES Corporate Champion, visit www.ashes.org or contact ASHES at 312-422-3860 or by email at ashes@aha.org.
About ASHES
The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) is the premier professional association for environmental services, housekeeping, waste management and textile care professionals in the healthcare industry. ASHES provides educational programs, opportunities to network with peers on a national level, recognition for personal and professional achievements, as well as affiliation and collaboration with the American Hospital Association on public policy and advocacy issues related to environmental services. See www.ashes.org for more information.
About Orkin, LLC
Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia and the Mediterranean. With more than 400 locations, Orkin's almost 8,000 employees serve approximately 1.7 million customers. The company serves homeowners and numerous industries including food and beverage processing, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, warehousing, property/ facilities management, schools and institutions. Learn more about Orkin on our Web site at www.orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL). To learn more about Orkin Commercial Services, visit www.orkincommercial.com.
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