NORWALK, CONNECTICUT - November 25, 2008 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that two of its subsidiary companies were recognized by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) with coveted 2008 Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) Constructor Safety Awards recognizing their outstanding safety performances over the past three years. CURT is an association of leading corporations which are major users of construction services, dedicated to the promotion of cost effective construction methods; the CISE program encourages efforts to improve safety by recognizing safety leaders.
CISE awards were presented to EMCOR companies University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC), a full-service mechanical contracting company based in Tempe, AZ, and Performance Mechanical, Inc. (PMI), a full-service industrial mechanical contractor based in Pittsburg, CA. UMEC and PMI received two of the six CISE awards that were given to construction firms based in the U.S. and Canada.
The CISE Awards recognize the safest companies and projects in the world. Award winners have safety records eight times the industry average and are selected for their innovative approach to safety by construction executives from top owner firms who judge the competition. UMEC and PMI were cited for instilling a culture where safety, quality and productivity (SQP) are all one goal, for demonstrating a management commitment to reduce risk while increasing SQP, and for deploying educational SQP resources to ensure the realization of company goals.
"At EMCOR we are passionate about the safety of our workers and have made a commitment to the goal of zero accidents so they may return home safely everyday," said Frank T. MacInnis, Chairman and CEO of EMCOR Group, Inc. "We are extremely gratified that two of our operating companies were selected from among the vast population of contractors within the U.S. and Canada to receive these prestigious CURT safety awards. It is a testament to EMCOR's on-going safety programs and continuing dedication to creating a culture of safety at all levels of the organization, from corporate management, operating company management, down to every one of our field employees."
"This year's CISE award recipients continue to present unparalleled safety results achieved through dedication and commitment by their entire company's organization," said Art Goehry, Chairman of the CURT Safety Committee. "They have established a regiment through an unwavering commitment to world class safety practices and continuous improvement in safety performance through innovation. We are proud and honored to recognize this year's group who are making a difference in the lives of our industry's workers."
David M. Copley, Vice President of Safety & Quality Management for EMCOR, explains that EMCOR's commitment to safety is part of a multi-tiered, integrated approach that includes a "Be There for Life", zero accident program. This program effort is designed to educate employees and their families about the importance of safety. EMCOR also leads the industry through the use of ground breaking education programs such as its Productivity Plus Roadshow, Productivity Champions Class, and SuperVISION, all designed to reduce risk and injuries and improve productivity. Further, EMCOR's FOCUS programs are designed specifically to challenge management to understand the impact of injuries on the quality of life and the bottom line. And finally, through its Safety & Productivity Partner program (SPP), EMCOR honors its best companies and through them communicates best practices in safety and productivity management.
A Fortune 500 company with estimated 2008 revenues of $6.8 - $7.0 billion, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR represents a rare combination of reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations worldwide. The 30,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst America's "Most Admired" and "Best Performing." EMCOR's diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results. The Company's strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.
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