NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, November 12, 2008 - David M. Copley, Vice President of Safety & Quality Management of EMCOR Construction Services, Inc., a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., has been appointed to the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE).
The BCPE is an independent nonprofit organization that seeks to advance knowledge of ergonomic issues through the certification of competent professionals. EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities ser-vices for a diverse range of businesses.
"We at EMCOR are extremely passionate about the safety of our employees," said Frank T. MacInnis, Chairman and CEO of EMCOR. "As Dave has developed and managed a number of highly innovative programs that have greatly improved our performance and moved us closer to our goal of zero acci-dents, we strongly support his appointment to the BCPE, which we believe is an appropriate recogni-tion of his stature within the community of professionals who focus on worker safety and a testament to his ability to advance the state-of-the-art in safety practices."
In making the announcement, Ms. Kris Rightmire, Executive Administrator, of the BCPE stated: "David's experience in the construction and related industries, together with his work in educating management and field leaders about the advantages of preplanning for the human factor, has lead to his appointment as a member of the Board. EMCOR, together with its insurance partner CNA Insur-ance Company, has pioneered education in this important area for the construction industry through its "Motion is Money" and "Measurement is More Money" programs, as well as their Productivity Plus Roadshows and Champions Classes "
Mr. Copley has over 30 years of experience in safety and quality management within the construction and facilities services industries in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Under his guidance, EMCOR systematically pursues excellence in safety, quality and productivity. Through the broad platform of innovative practices he has initiated, the Company has able to achieve and maintain one of the best safety records in the construction industry.
About BCPE
Established in 1990 as an independent nonprofit organization, the BCPE is the certifying body for individuals whose education and experience indicate broad expertise in the practice of human factors/ergonomics. To date, over 1,000 professionals have successfully met BCPE's certification criteria and been awarded one of the fol-lowing distinguished credentials: Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP), Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP), Associate Human Factors Professional (AHFP), or Certified Ergonomics Associate (CEA).
The BCPE is governed by an elected board of leading professionals and is managed by an Executive Adminis-trator and a Financial/Information Systems Manager. The BCPE also adheres to the criteria and policies for competency assessment set by NOCA, the National Organization for Competency Assurance, and has been endorsed by the IEA, the International Ergonomics Association, as an accredited ergonomics certifying body.
About EMCOR Group, Inc.
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 att www.EMCORGroup.com.
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management's perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, project mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCOR's services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity, mix of business, and risks associated with foreign operations. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCOR's business are also discussed in the Company's 2007 Form 10-K, its Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.
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