ISS Facility Services in United Kingdom has further strengthened its position in the Midlands and the North of England through the acquisition of the Leeds based, Harrwood Services Limited.

Harrwood Services had a 2003 turnover of £4.5 million, with contracts throughout the Midlands and the North. The company employs around 900 staff and provides services to Commercial and Industrial premises as well as Local and Central Government.

Current clients include Pifco, Manchester Care, Dorma and Carlton Cards.

Paul Mas, Managing Director for ISS Facility Services' Regions Division, welcomed the new addition saying:

"Harrwood Services is a perfect complement to our existing business in the North of England and demonstrates that we remain committed to our expansion plans in 2004. We look forward to demonstrating to our new Clients that not only can we provide them with the existing services but through our network of ISS specialist Companies we can offer them a fully Integrated Service Solution "