Author: Andrew Warth

PERRYSBURG, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OnPoint Group today introduces TrueSource, an integration of the industry-leading, national maintenance solution brands, Metro Service Solutions, Miner National and NG&G. TrueSource combines more than 40 years of expertise in doors, locks, dock levelers, glass repair service, plumbing, emergency services and floor care/cleaning services. Through its 20,000+ qualified affiliate technicians nationwide, TrueSource offers rapid response and unparalleled first-trip resolution to maximize uptime and safety of critical facility maintenance operations.

TrueSource services equipment throughout the entire lifecycle, including preventative maintenance, facilities management and replacement. Its complete, value-driven solutions achieve the lowest system cost of maintenance and reduce downtime for facilities. The company’s proprietary, technology-enabled solutions dramatically simplify the challenge of managing multiple facilities by enabling customers to access their account information for any location, from anywhere, at any time.

A new website (truesource.com) has been launched to tell the TrueSource story.

“We understand the urgency and the impact on revenue when facility equipment goes down. We have the largest network of expert technicians who can resolve facility needs faster and with fewer trips. It’s important for facility managers to know that when operations face an interruption and they need immediate assistance, one phone call is all it takes to get the facility up and running,” said Carrie Zuchorski, TrueSource’s Chief Operating Officer.

“Our team is really excited to tell the market about TrueSource,” says Peter Biagioli, Chief Customer Officer. “Our hard work in taking the best of the three organizations and bringing them together is captured through the TrueSource brand. We are unparalleled in our focus on taking care of our customers, giving them the confidence to rely on us every time.”

TrueSource relies on trusted partnerships with its nationwide affiliates who are carefully selected based on performance, skill level and customer relationships. Customer experiences begin with the service expert answering the phone and understanding the customer’s needs, to the technician traveling with the tools needed to fix critical facility equipment on the first trip. Through this superior level of customer service, TrueSource has maintained long-standing partnerships with a majority of the Top 50 Retailers and hundreds of other customers in various industries in the US and Canada, continually helping them to meet their performance goals.

About OnPoint Group

OnPoint Group is the leading North American provider of management and maintenance services for doors, docks, material handling and warehouse accessories through its industry-leading divisions: TFS, Miner, TrueSource, and Concentric. Based in Perrysburg, OH, OnPoint Group has more than 600 technicians in over 80 locations to consistently deliver efficiency, safety and productivity to customers responsible for maintaining multifacility operations. Through an ongoing commitment to technological innovation, OnPoint Group continues to revolutionize the way facility managers optimize the total cost of ownership of mission-critical material handling and facilities equipment. For more information, visit www.onpointgroup.com.

Funding for Technical School Student to Help Bridge the Workforce Gap

Orange, CA. (May 17^th, 2019) – In celebration of World FM Week, Branded Group, Inc has announced an annual scholarship commitment of $2,500 to a student at Brownson Technical School, an HVAC Excellence accredited school; one of just five in Calif. Brownson’s program is designed to train and certify HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technicians in just ten months.

“As a facility maintenance company, we recognize the need for skilled talent in the facility maintenance trades, such as HVAC,” Michael Kurland, Branded Group CEO said. “It is our intention, with this scholarship, to support a Brownson student who is seeking to further their HVAC career. Brownson is an impressive technical school where 89% of graduates find work in the field of HVAC within one year of graduating.”

Brownson is the only school that offers Direct Digital Controls, which are computerized controls for industrial, commercial, and home installations. They offer building performance training and boast a 12,000 square foot HVAC lab, one of the largest in Southern California.

According to the International Facility Management Association, World FM Day is about recognition for the facility management profession. It’s a time to bring the behind-the-scenes heroes of the facilities environment into the limelight and share well-deserved thanks for keeping our facilities healthy, safe and productive.

Although World FM Day is May 15th, IFMA encourages celebrations throughout the month, especially during the week of May 13-17.

OAK BROOK, Illinois (May 16, 2019) – Let’s Pave LLC, a national provider of specialized paving services and solutions, today announced the company has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2019 in the fast-growing private company sector. 

The Best Workplaces list appears in the June 2019 issue of Inc. magazine and is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies that have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. 

Each nominated company participated in an employee survey, conducted by Omaha’s Quantum Workplace, on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future. Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. All employers were ranked using a composite score of survey results.

The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the most human elements of work including recognition and performance management. With a strong focus on synergy and collaboration, Let’s Pave was among the highest ranked employers out of the nearly 2000 surveyed.

“It’s no accident that our company name evokes collective action. At Let’s Pave, we believe it takes a team to accomplish great things,” said C.B. Kuzlik, president. He continued, “Our team regards each other as family and achieving this honor is a testament to our close-knit culture. I feel so fortunate to work alongside people that genuinely appreciate each other and enjoy our life’s work.”

While researching the finalists, Inc. and Quantum saw distinct themes among winning workplaces including providing health insurance, offsite retreats to relax and recharge, and rewards for length of service.

“With today’s tight labor market, building a great corporate culture is more important than ever,” says Inc. magazine editor-in-chief James Ledbetter. “The companies on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list are setting an example that the whole country can learn from.”

About Let’s Pave LLC

Let’s Pave LLC provides complete preventative and structural parking lot maintenance services to commercial and industrial properties nationwide as well as partner solutions including pavement planning, contractor procurement, and project management.  Supported by a team of experienced professionals, each with a long history of serving in the national parking lot management industry, Let’s Pave offers unmatched service and quality, all at a lower cost and better value than other paving companies.  For more information, visit www.letspave.com.

About Inc. Media

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Winner of Advertising Age’s “A-List” in January 2015, and a National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012, Inc. has a monthly audience reach that’s grown from two million in 2010 to more than 20 million today. For more information, visit Inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.

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Orange, CA. (May 14th, 2019) – OneOC recently honored Branded Group Facilities Coordinator Adele Read with a Spirit of Volunteerism Award, which recognizes volunteers for their service to the community. For her commitment to giving back to those most in need, Read, among other nominees, was recently celebrated at the 43nd Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Gala.

During the past year, Read volunteered over 32 hours with various non-profit organizations. She built homes with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, cleaned California beaches with the Connex (previously the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association), raised awareness for autism at Disneyland, and sorted pallets of food at Second Harvest Food Bank.

“It feels great to help people in need,” Read said when asked about her commitment to giving back. “I’m grateful to work for an organization that provides an abundance of volunteer opportunities for their team members.”

Additionally, Branded Group was nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the OneOC Giving is Living award.

“Although we did not win the award, I’m honored that Branded Group was nominated,” Kurland said. “My team and I are privileged to volunteer alongside our partners at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. Our team always looks forward to the opportunity to build sustainable homes for those most in need.” Branded Group’s award-winning One-for-One program is the centerpiece of the company’s social impact program, which has benefitted multiple non-profit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Second Harvest. The program transforms every completed client service call into one minute of volunteer time.

As one of the oldest awards program in Orange County, OneOC’s mission is to accelerate nonprofit success by providing volunteer, training, consulting and business services to help nonprofits become more efficient and effective.

Branded Group Co-Founder Recognized for Significant Contributions to Company’s Growth

Orange, CA. (May 14th, 2019) – Branded Group Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development, Kiira (Esposito) Belonzi, has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2019 Women in Business Award. The awards program, entering its 25th year, highlights exceptional female business leaders who are making a difference in their organization and community.

“I am honored to be recognized as an outstanding businesswoman in Orange County,” Belonzi said. “I’m also grateful to have co-founded an organization that empowers women to achieve personal and professional success.”

Her co-founder, Branded Group CEO Michael Kurland, notes that Belonzi was a key player in the launch and significant growth of the now five-year old award-winning facility management company.

“Kiira has fine-tuned our hiring process and single-handedly designed first-rate training programs that resonate with new hires as well as existing team members,” Kurland said. “She has transformed the culture of the organization through her intelligence, passion, and commitment to our vision, which is to create a company that fosters the development of future humanitarian leaders.”

Nominees were celebrated at the Orange County Business Journal’s 25th annual Women in Business awards program and luncheon, which was recently held at Hotel Irvine. The program’s keynote speaker was Laura Schwab, President of Aston Martin, The Americas.