[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONTROL GROUP'S 100 ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize and 
congratulate a great New Jersey company, the Control Group, on 
completing 100 years of service to firms and facilities throughout the 
country. This century-old company founded in 1906 by Austrian immigrant 
Louis Turen is the Nation's oldest, privately owned facility 
maintenance service company. The Control Group is still a family-owned 
and operated business and one of the largest private employers in the 
State of New Jersey. Four generations of the Turen family have directed 
Control Group from their headquarters in Secaucus, NJ.
  Louis Turen began a one-man enterprise washing windows and provided 
maintenance services. He eventually passed the torch on to sons Nathan 
and Sam Turen, who continued the tradition. Today, Nathan's sons Edward 
D. Turen and Neal L. Turen carry the mantle of leadership of the 
organization. A fourth generation, Scott Turen continues to carry on 
the family tradition. The growth of the company has been consistent and 
has expanded internationally as well as across our country achieving 
revenues in excess of $300 million annually.
  Control's success has produced a well-trained, loyal workforce of 
more than 7,000 employees providing their services to real estate, 
retail, banking, airport, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries 
as well as educational and public institutions. As a tribute to 
Control's high-quality service capabilities, its long-term customer 
base continues to grow, including some 50-year client relationships. 
Control Group has contributed to New Jersey's economy, its business 
climate and its jobs market.
  Faithful to its traditions of reliable service, quality, and new 
products, the Control Group has earned a reputation for its integrity, 
vision, and dedication. It is believed that the company will continue 
to expand its service offerings which will continue to expand its 
growth and opportunity. We applaud and thank the Turen family and their 
fine companies for their commitment to quality and client satisfaction 
and its allegiance to its roots in the State of New Jersey.

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