Brokate Janitorial acquired

Brokate Janitorial, a Springfield-based commercial cleaning company founded in 1995, has been acquired.

St. Louis-based 4M Building Solutions finalized the purchase of Brokate Janitorial yesterday for undisclosed terms, said Jeremy Brokate, the latter company's CEO. He said via email the business is now operating as 4M Building Solutions.

Brokate Janitorial's roughly 175 employees remain in place through the acquisition, which adds nearly 4 million square feet of service space to 4M’s footprint, according to a news release. 4M Building Solutions will continue to operate in Springfield at the existing Brokate Janitorial office at 1900 E. Chestnut Expressway.

"Brokate Janitorial has been a family-driven company since my mother founded it, and we take great pride in the reputation we’ve built within our community. The trust we’ve earned from our employees, customers and partners has been the foundation of our success,” Jeremy Brokate said in the release. "As we moved forward with 4M, we aimed for a smooth transition that honored that legacy."

Brokate said via email that he and Brokate Janitorial executives Cheyne Brokate, chief operating officer, and Austin Propst, chief financial officer, would remain on board with "roles actively supporting this region" for 4M.

The purchase of Brokate Janitorial marks the 35th acquisition by 4M since it was founded in 1978. Nine of those acquisitions have been made since Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based O2 Investment Partners LP invested in 4M in 2023, according to the release.

“Brokate is a perfect fit for us, as it expands our customer reach while seamlessly aligning with our company culture," said Tim Murch, CEO of 4M, in the release. “This acquisition reinforces our long-term vision to expand our service capabilities in key markets, and it’s a great pleasure for me and our team to grow in our founding and headquarters state.”