API CONSTRUCTION SECURES B&W CONTRACT

May 23, 2007 - APi Construction Company was recently awarded two large contracts from The Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company for work to be performed on the Comanche Generating Station Units #1-3 in Pueblo, Colorado. The work includes installing the insulation, lagging, and architectural siding over the advanced emission control equipment that cleans the air from the coal fired boilers to the stacks.

One contract includes the supply and installation of approximately 433,000 square feet of APICC Type I insulation Panels on seven Babcock & Wilcox Spray Dry Absorbers (SDA), two Babcock & Wilcox fabric filter dust collectors (FFDC), and their associated ductwork and induced draft fans. In addition, APi is providing the insulation and jacketing required to cover approximately 10,000 linear feet of pipe related to this work.

The second contract includes the supply and installation of approximately 189,700 square feet of architectural siding on the seven SDA penthouse enclosures, two FFDC hopper enclosures, and two FFDC penthouse enclosures.

Project Information

Plant Name: Comanche Power Station Units #1-3
Owner: Public Service Company of Colorado, subsidiary of Xcel Energy
General Contractor: The Babcock & Wilcox Construction Company
Project Duration: 13 months
Average crew size: 40-50
Total Square Footage: 623,000 SF

APi Construction Company

APi Construction Company is a recognized Union insulation and lagging contractor. For more than 80 years, customers have trusted APi to perform high-quality, reliable installation services at many of the industry's largest power plants.

We're one of the few single-source contractors in the country to provide insulation, lagging, siding and scaffolding services. Operating at both new and retrofit projects, we’re experienced in insulating coal-fired boilers, air quality control systems (AQCS), natural gas power plants, and specialized nuclear power plant maintenance.

In addition, APi has completed many projects across the pulp and paper, waste-to-energy, and petroleum markets. Safety is at the forefront of every one of our craftsperson's thoughts and actions as a result of our comprehensive loss prevention program.

Our "customer first" philosophy has been valued by some of the world's top engineering and construction firms, and we're dedicated to continue providing best-in-class insulation services.

MISSION STATEMENT: We are a family of professionals driven to perform our work, beginning to end - as promised. We value excellence and strive to preserve it. We hire wisely and mentor for the future, taking more from our work than a paycheck. As a team we work safely, conquer challenges and accept responsibility for ourselves and those around us.

We live by our values.

Our results sell themselves.