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The Company and Nature of Operations
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
The Company and Nature of Operations
THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
 
ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “ABM,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), is a leading provider of integrated facility solutions with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into five industry groups and one Technical Solutions segment:
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Through these groups, we offer janitorial, facilities engineering, parking, and specialized mechanical and electrical technical solutions, on a standalone basis or in combination with other services.