FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 21, 2008, Kennesaw, GA: Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services (“Brand”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Environmental Blasting Co., Inc. (“EBC”) effective April 21, 2008.

EBC is a leading provider of specialty dust free surface preparation solutions in the United States. The company provides services directly to major oil refiners, chemical manufacturers, municipal water districts and marine shipyards, as well as to large painting contractors. Capitalizing on the competitive advantage of EBC’s expertise and technology in this specialized market will enable Brand to better serve clients; strengthening Brand’s overall position as a leading integrated specialty services provider in North America.

About Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services is a diversified provider of specialty services to North America’s energy markets. Its extensive portfolio of service offerings includes scaffolding, industrial coatings, insulation, refractory, forming and shoring solutions, and other related soft crafts. Brand operates in five key energy sectors: refinery, petrochemical, oils sands, power generation and offshore oil and gas. The company also serves the commercial and infrastructure construction markets throughout North America and in strategic international regions.

About Environmental Blasting Co., Inc.

Headquartered in Humble, Texas, Environmental Blasting Co., Inc. has provided customers with industry-leading environmentally conscious surface preparation solutions since 1997. Through its commitment to safety, quality and technological advancement, EBC has developed a first class portfolio of surface preparation applications for roofs, floors, exterior and interior shells, and ships and vessels.

Contact Information:
Faran Latafat
Faran.Latafat@beis.com
Tel.: 905-660-8176
www.beis.com