API CONSTRUCTION SECURES INSULATION AND LAGGING WORK FOR MANITOWOC PUBLIC UTILITIES

APi Construction secures Insulation and Lagging work for Manitowoc Public Utilities

June 7, 2005 - APi Construction Company has been awarded the thermal insulation and lagging work on Boiler no. 9, by Boldt Construction Company, for the Manitowoc Public Utilities plant in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

APi Construction Company will provide all of the necessary materials, fabrication, and installation services associated with a 63 megawatt Kvaerner coal fired boiler, boiler piping, air ducts, air heaters & fans and Environmental Elements, Inc. baghouse. Insulation systems for this project were designed and manufactured to conform to customer specifications and will be professionally installed by skilled craftsmen.

APi Construction Company is a pioneer in the design and installation of energy conservation systems such as it's prefabricated panel systems. These systems provide the same performance as conventional thermal retention systems in addition to having several distinct cost-saving features. Prefabricated panels are installed in one step rather than multiple steps, saving substantial time and labor expenses. Depending on the job location, the panels can be manufactured with assembly line efficiencies at a shop set up near the job site. They provide the ability to more effectively stage work from the ground and are removable for easy maintenance.

Boldt Construction Company is a fourth generation family owned construction firm that offers complete construction solution services to a wide variety of industrial, institutional and commercial customers. They are Wisconsin’s largest general contractor but work all over the U.S.

Manitowoc Public Utilities, founded in 1889 by local entrepreneurs and city leaders, is a publicly owned electric and water utility serving over 16,000 customers. They have provided reliable and environmentally sound service to their customers at rates that are among the lowest in the nation.

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.

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