OUR HISTORY
In the Year 1898
Company Founded
Atlantic Window Cleaning Company {Atlantic}, a family business was founded by Bernard Francis providing window cleaning services in Downtown Newark, New Jersey.
In the Year 1899
First Employee Hired
Atlantic's first "Store Front" office was opened on Mulberry Street. Bernard hired his first employee.
In The 1900's
Atlantic Incorporated
Atlantic was incorporated in the State of New Jersey.
In The 1910's
The Handshake Contract
While the 'Handshake Contract' was still prevalent, Bernard signed his first written contract.
In The 1920's
Atlantic's relocation
Atlantic moved from Mulberry Street to Market Street in Newark, New Jersey.
In The 1930's
Great Depression Survivor
Even with the Great Depression, business was not curtailed, but growth was slow.
In The 1940's
World War II Return
Irwin S. Francis, son of Bernard, entered the enterprise after returning from World War II.
In the Year 1948
Establishment of All State Cleaning Contractors (ASCC)
As Vice President, Irwin established another corporation, All State Cleaning Contractors, to provide janitorial building maintenance services as a compliment to Atlantic's window cleaning customers.
In The 1950's
First Building Bought
ASCC relocated from Market Street to Frelinghuysen Avenue, where Irwin bought a building and warehouse.
In The 1960's
New Jersey Footprints
Both companies focus on all related building services and expanding their 'footprints' throughout New Jersey. All State began servicing auto plants, aerospace facilities, industrial, retail and commercial entities.
In The 1970's
ABMC Was Established
Irwin's youngest son, Eric S. Francis, established Atlantic Building Maintenance Corporation (ABMC).
In The 1980's
Name Change
Eric moved ABMC to the Washington, DC metro area, and changed the name to CBMC – now an all inclusive, comprehensive building services corporation adhering to the same principles as its proud lineage. Howard S. Abramson joins the company as an Executive.
In The 1990's
Expansion
The CBMC Group focused on expanding its footprint through the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
In The 2000's
CBMC Develops Concierge
While focused primarily throughout the East Coast, CBMC grows to maintain and develop Concierge, Patrol and Security services in other states and localities across the United States.
In The Year 2010
The CBMC Group is Established
Establishment of “The CBMC Group” to include CBMC, White House Concierge and White House Patrol & Security. The CBMC Group continues and remains committed to complete customer satisfaction
In The Year 2015
Expansion
The CBMC Group expands their service to all regions in which they operate.
In The Year 2017
The CBMC Group continues to expand their footprint across the United States.