Abell celebrates its centennial

In 1924, from humble beginnings in the basement and garage of his home in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Earl Abell founded pesticide manufacturer Waverly Chemical Co. In the 100 years since, the company, today known as Abell Pest Control, has grown into a North American leader in pest control services.

Earl’s vision was carried forward by his son Ralph, who led the company from 1945 to 1985. To commemorate Abell’s centennial year, Ralph’s son John and granddaughter Liz, along with President Brett MacKillop, visited each Abell office, sharing stories, memories and gratitude with employees who have contributed to the company’s growth and success.

On their tour of branches spanning across Canada and the United States, the trio engaged each team in meaningful initiatives aimed at giving back. From planting trees to volunteering at food banks, and assembling care packages for shelters, the company has demonstrated its dedication to making a positive impact where its employees live and work.

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LEADERS ON TOUR John Abell, Liz Abell and Brett MacKillop kicked off company-wide celebrations in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada.

 

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SPREADING THE LOVE During the Feb. 12 tour stop at the Kelowna, British Columbia, branch, John Abell, left, and Brett MacKillop joined in on creating heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for residents of long-term care homes.

 

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GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITIES During the 100th Celebration Tour, Abell teams across the company actively engaged in community service projects. Above, the team at the Kelowna branch packed food boxes for the charity Food 4U.

 

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THE MOST IMPORTANT PART: CAKE! Branch Manager Ezra James and Liz Abell ready the cake for the team during the March 25 tour stop in Parma, Ohio.

 

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS At each tour stop, such as this one on March 7 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, John Abell provided comprehensive updates on the company’s future direction. He also conducted a series of workshops with branch managers, fostering interactive discussions to drive innovation and collaboration within the organization.

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