The Winter season will be here before we know it, and there is no question that it is one of the busiest seasons for Facilities Maintenance (FM) companies. That’s why it’s important for technicians to ensure that all vehicles are in great condition for optimal safety and performance. With slippery roads and cold weather, Winter in all areas of the…
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How SOUNDTech+ is Changing the Game for Technicians
October 27, 2022
In August, City announced the introduction of SOUNDTech+ powered by DST, the City-branded ultrasound predictive maintenance tool. This technology is the first of its kind in the retail space utilized to extend equipment life and lower total costs for grocers and retailers, and City technicians have been quick on their feet in rolling the tool out to dozens of City’s…
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Supporting Technician Wellbeing
June 14, 2022
There is no doubt that technicians in the field face all kinds of stressful situations in their day-to-day jobs, whether battling exhaustion, heat illness or any other number of risks. One of the most common issues technicians face is fatigue. Fatigue is the feeling of low energy and exhaustion that interferes with normal daily activities. The National Safety Council (NSC)…
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An Inside Look Into City’s World-Class Training Center
April 19, 2022
Many unique indicators make City stand apart from the rest. The unparalleled professionalism, quality, customer service and value we bring our partners around the globe are only a few of those indicators. Another is our world-class, on-site training center. For George Campbell, Head of Technical Services, starting a training center was no simple feat but was entirely worth it. Campbell,…
North America
2016: City US is established in North America, in partnership with Southeastern Grocers (SEG), servicing over 750 supermarkets across 7 southern states.
2016: City US acquires Baltic Trail Facilities Management, servicing over 800 Ahold supermarkets across 11 north eastern states.
2018: City US establishes its partnership with leading retailer, Walmart, providing services to 460 stores in 3 southern states.
2019: City US expands its partnership with Walmart, providing services to 500 stores in 16 northeastern states.
Europe
1985: Willie and Susan Haughey establish City Refrigeration Holdings (UK) Ltd in Glasgow, UK.
1995: City UK launches long term partnership with Asda, one of the country's leading supermarket retailers, to provide total FM services across more than 600 locations in the UK.
2005: City UK establishes its construction and engineering division, providing innovative solutions across multiple sectors in the UK.
2009: City UK provides multi-site FM services throughout the country to Booker wholesalers and BP petrol forecourt operators.
2011: City UK begins the provision of dedicated FM and cleaning services across the distribution network of Asda supermarkets.
2017: City UK confirms the acquisition of Lesprit Ltd, trading as Maintenance Management Ltd (MML) and Atrium Maintenance France (AMF) based in Milton Keynes (UK) and Lille (France) respectively.
2019: City UK signs deal with Marks & Spencer servicing 1000 sites.
Australia
2009: City Australia launches in Melbourne, in partnership with Coles, servicing over 700 supermarkets across the country.
2015: City Australia expands its partnership with Coles, servicing all Liquorand and Express stores across the country.
2015: City Australia establishes its partnership with Target, servicing over 300 stores across the country.
2016: City Australia expands its partnership with Coles, servicing all its regional Distribution Centres across the country.
2016: City Australia signs a new 10-year partnership deal with Coles. This deal represents one of the largest GNFR contracts signed by Coles.
2017: City Australia renews its partnership with Target for another 10 years.
2018: City Australia commences cleaning self-delivery to Coles Distribution Centres throughout the country.
2019: City Australia signs its first healthcare partnership with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
2019: City Australia establishes its partnership with mycar, servicing 260 sites.
Asia
2015: City Asia launches in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in partnership with Dairy Farm, servicing over 205 supermarkets across the region.
2017: City Asia commences service delivery to 450 Guardian health and beauty sites in Malaysia.
2018: City Asia expands its partnership with Dairy Farm, servicing 630 sites in Singapore.
2019: City Asia expands its partnership with Dairy Farm, servicing over 1800 sites in Hong Kong.