About ACM

Our History

ACM was founded in 1982 and through its 28 year history has grown consistently. Born on the West Coast in the aerospace and microelectronics industries, ACM has grown into a nationwide company servicing pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, electronics, medical centers, hospitalsl, biotech, cosmetics, food, automotive, computer and aerospace construction industries.

ACM Cleanroom Services Include:

• Cleanroom cleaning, disinfecting and janitorial
• Certification
  
• Microbial monitoring
  
• Audits and Training
• Construction Services
• Supplies

ACM Commitment to Quality

ACM is ISO 9001 compliant, having developed a Quality Manual that is the cornerstone of how we operate. We are committed to providing the best trained personnel and systems to offer the best service while continuously improving our operation through regular interactions with our clients. A look at our results and references section will show you what our commitment to quality has achieved.

ACM Founder

Janet R. Ford, President and owner of ACM, has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University (OSU). She remains involved with the university as a member of the OSU Board of Practitioners, Department of Microbiology for curriculum development.

Janet formerly served as a sales representative, marketing Cleanroom products. She then founded ACM, and noted "The common janitorial companies did not recognize the expertise required, and were unable to address the complex organizational and technical issues involved with cleanroom cleaning and cGMP regulations."

Additionally, Janet is CEO of Ford Technologies, Inc., engaged in manufacturing a well known cleanroom detergent: Nova Clean Floor Cleaner, Lab & Glass Cleaner, LoNa Hand Soap and a new green cleanroom detergent, Nova Clean AFX

Janet co-chaired a committee for the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES), drafting the Recommended Practice IES-RP-23, Viable Particles in Cleanrooms and Clean Work Areas. She has published works for cleanroom and microcontamination symposiums and tutorials. Janet is one of eleven delegates in the USA to review and make recommendations for revisions to the ISO standards for the cleanroom industry.

Janet is a hands-on President, and dedicates her time in all facets developing the business. Because of her first hand experience and knowledge of the industry, she is able to develop management teams, training tools and protocol systems that guarantee effortless control. Ms. Ford is a world-renowned authority in the field of cleanroom microcleaning, cGMP cleaning and Build-Clean Services.