Press Release

26 August 2015

Mitie begins landscaping at the NEC

26 August 2015 Mitie, the facilities management company, has begun providing landscaping services to the NEC in Birmingham – one of Europe’s most prestigious venues for trade and consumer...

Mitie, the facilities management company, has begun providing landscaping services to the NEC in Birmingham – one of Europe’s most prestigious venues for trade and consumer shows.

The three year contract, providing grounds maintenance, winter services and interior tropical plants to the Birmingham-based venue is being delivered by Mitie’s landscaping business. Mitie will also be providing pest control services to the centre.

Joe Burke, venue engineering services manager at the NEC said:

“In the very first month of the estates contract here at the NEC, Mitie’s landscaping business has seamlessly integrated in to the NEC way of life and is already demonstrating added value to the contract and enhancing the user experience with their horticultural expertise and efficient service delivery.

“Mitie’s landscaping business has really embraced the NEC estates team ethos and together with their experience and strong track record, we’re confident that team NEC and our customers will see the benefits.

“The entire team are highly skilled in estates management and are clearly excited at the prospects and opportunities that this partnership brings.”

Tim Howell, Managing Director for Mitie’s landscaping business, said:

“I’m really pleased that we have been chosen by the NEC to provide this range of services at such an important venue.

“During the tender process we demonstrated our innovative capability, which combined with our strong management teams and focus on investment allow us to provide great service. We really look forward to working with the NEC team and welcome this exciting partnership."

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For further information, contact:
Helen Greenwood, IR & PR Manager, Mitie Group plc

T:+44 20 3123 8731 E:helen.greenwood@mitie.com