WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- We are pleased to announce that The Budd Group has been awarded for the third consecutive year the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (CIMS-GB) certifications with honors. 

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ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, created the CIMS and CIMS-GB certifications to recognize cleaning service providers who are committed to excellence, customer satisfaction and the delivery of environmentally preferable services. The Budd Group is thrilled to be a part of an elite group of just over 120 cleaning companies in the world to receive this recognition. 

Having undergone a comprehensive assessment of our management structure and operations, including green cleaning practices, The Budd Group successfully demonstrated compliance with the five core principles of CIMS and CIMS-GB: 

• Quality systems 
• Service delivery 
• Human resources 
• Health, safety, and environmental stewardship 
• Management commitment

In addition, the Green Building certification (CIMS-GB) demonstrates that The Budd Group has established its capability to provide green cleaning services and help customers to achieve points under LEED-EBOM, the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Green Building Rating System. 

Family owned and operated since 1963, The Budd Group has always prided ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and customer service. We continue to strive for excellence in service and green business practices, and are pleased to be able to offer this value to our customers. 

Media Contact: Paul Vucish, Director of Sales – Education Solutions The Budd Group, 704-361-9701, pvucish@buddgroup.com

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SOURCE The Budd Group