FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KENNESAW, Georgia – August 01, 2007– Aluma Systems (“Aluma”), a division of Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services (“Brand”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Doug Chalmers Construction Ltd (“DCCL”) effective Aug. 1, 2007. DCCL is a well respected, value-added supplier of industrial and civil construction services to the petrochemical industry in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

For over 30 years, DCCL has earned a reputation for delivering quality industrial and civil construction services. DCCL enjoys a strong legacy of exceptional customer service and technical expertise. The acquisition of DCCL enables the Brand family to leverage synergies and offer clients a more comprehensive portfolio of service solutions from a leading network of professionals. Aluma and Brand is committed to continuing to build upon its heritage of providing world-class quality, safety, and productive solutions with the addition of the DCCL resources to the fleet.

About Aluma Systems and Brand Energy & Infrastructure ServicesAluma Systems and Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services is a diversified provider of specialty services to North America’s energy markets. Its extensive portfolio of service offerings include scaffolding, industrial coatings, insulation, refractory, forming & shoring solutions and other related soft crafts. Aluma and Brand operates in four key energy sectors: refinery, petrochemical, power generation and offshore oil & gas. The company also serves the commercial and infrastructure construction markets throughout North America and in strategic international regions. For more information, visit www.aluma.com.

About Doug Chalmers Construction Ltd

Doug Chalmers Construction Ltd. is an experienced value-added supplier of industrial and civil construction services throughout southwestern Ontario, Canada. DCCL core business services include: scaffolding, concrete, utility excavation and backfill, carpentry and millwork, fireproofing, industrial metal siding & cladding, grouting, acid & caustic coatings, industrial cooling towers, architectural construction, industrial Butler buildings and project management.