Poughkeepsie, NY (Oct. 16, 2023) – In a significant move, LCS Facility Group, a renowned New York-based commercial cleaning, and janitorial services company, unveiled a strategic growth partnership with 4M Building Solutions, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. The announcement was made by Daniel Lepore, president of LCS Facility Group, and Tim Murch, CBSE, Chairman of 4M Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning company entrenched in the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast.
The LCS partnership with 4M includes the owners of LCS also becoming investors and equity holders in the 4M Building Solutions entity. LCS will retain its autonomy, existing leadership, name, and brand.
LCS was founded in 2001 by Joe Lepore, the company’s present Chairman. The company has a footprint in three states, New York, Texas, and California, and cleans nearly 18 million square feet daily under the power of 450 Team Members. It maintains three New York offices: in Poughkeepsie, servicing the Hudson Valley; an Albany location for work in the Capital District; and in Long Island.
Founder Joe Lepore will move to an advisory role within the company. Two sons, Daniel Lepore, President, and Domenico Lepore, Business Development Executive, will maintain their current positions.
“LCS aligns closely with 4M in terms of our business approach, service philosophy, values, company culture, and the treatment of our Team Members,” said Daniel Lepore. “This strategic move will result in growth and enhance prospects for our team; and benefit our customers through expanded resources, improved infrastructure, and increased innovations.
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LCS Growth Strategy :
The LCS client portfolio spans industries including healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial facilities. The company has established a specialized presence in the commercial kitchen sector and is known for its excellence in fire and food-safety programs and hygiene standards. They also recently unveiled a new service line dedicated to Kitchen Hood and Exhaust cleaning.
“LCS is a highly respected name in commercial cleaning in New York and out-of-state markets,” said Tim Murch. “It was essential to 4M to keep the equity in the LCS name, and its stellar reputation built over two decades. “
The purchase of LCS acquisition is the second this year for fast-growing 4M and the 28th since its founding in 1978. It’s also the company’s largest acquisition, possible through a significant growth investment announced in January from Midwestern-based private investment firm O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com).
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About 4M Building Solutions:
Founded in 1978,?4M Building Solutions is a full-service cleaning, janitorial, housekeeping, and?disinfection services company?headquartered?in?St.?Louis,?Mo. The company’s operations?span 18 Midwest,?Northeast,?Southeast, and Western states. More than 4,500 Team?Members?provide daily environmentally friendly?cleaning to 145 million square feet of space in corporate owner-occupied facilities, multi-tenant office buildings, and facilities supporting industrial and manufacturing, logistics, distribution,?education, healthcare, and?senior living.
