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Rollins -- >>> Rollins Inc.’s Orkin unit has opened its first South American franchise in Santiago, Chile.



Jacques Couret
Atlanta Business Chronicle

August 7, 2012



http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2012/08/07/orkin-now-open-in-chile.html?ana=yfcpc



Rollins Inc.’s Orkin unit has opened its first South American franchise in Santiago, Chile.

The new franchise also marks Atlanta-based Orkin’s 22nd international franchise.

Orkin Santiago Chile will offer commercial, residential and termite pest control services.

“We are proud to bring Orkin services to South America, and especially to Santiago, Chile, the country’s capital and largest city,” said Tom Luczynski, Orkin vice president of U.S. and international development and franchising. “There is a wide variety of climates throughout Chile, from one of the world’s driest deserts to subtropical climates. Each creates unique pest problems throughout the year, so customers will benefit from Orkin’s experience.”

Atlanta-based Rollins (NYSE: ROL) owns and operates Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, PCO Services, The Industrial Fumigant Co., Waltham Services, Crane Pest Control and TruTech. It has franchises in the United States, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe and Africa.

Rollins recently reported its second-quarter profit was up about 7 percent to $33 million.

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