API GROUP WELCOMES RICH FIRE PROTECTION

November 30, 2007 - For 29 years Rich Fire Protection has successfully serviced the state of New Jersey with customized fire protection systems.

“We at Rich Fire are extremely excited to be part of the APi Family,” said Rich Fire Protection President and Founder Frank Rich.

According to Rich, the negotiation process facilitated a smooth transition once the acquisition was announced officially in November 2007. Within three months, the company saw immediate results.

“Our market ability and our horizons have greatly expanded with this acquisition,” Rich said. “We are also very proud to be associated with some of the finest fire protection companies in the country, the leaders of our industry.”

Rich Fire realized benefits such as increased purchasing power, greater name recognition and depth of resources by joining the APi family. “We feel the future has no limits,” Rich said.

Conversely, the acquisition of Rich Fire increases APi�™s ability to provide value to its customers. “[The company] further complements our national footprint in the life safety industry,” said APi Group President and CEO Russ Becker.

Founded in 1979 Rich Fire handles all phases of fire protection including design, fabrication, installation, inspection, repair and maintenance, and project management. It is the primary contractor for projects in the Atlantic City casino market.

The company successfully installed life safety systems in high profile projects such as the Harrah�™s Casino Resort, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and the latest addition to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center�”Atlantic City Campus.

Headquartered in Pleasantville, N.J., Rich Fire Protection�™s service operation helps clients clarify existing regulatory codes in New Jersey. The company�™s inspection and testing procedures are based upon the latest NFPA codes.

Rich Fire Protection Company, Inc.

Rich Fire Protection, Inc. was founded in 1979 and continues to be a well-respected business.

Our company handles all phases of fire protection including design, project management, fabrication, installation, inspection, repair and maintenance in the state of New Jersey.

Headquartered in Pleasantville, Rich Fire Protection is the prime contractor on many projects in the Atlantic City casino market and involved in many high-profile projects such as the Harrah's Casino Resort, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and the latest addition to the Atlantic Regional Medical Center - Atlantic City Division.

With our inspections and testing procedures based on the latest NFPA codes, our qualified staff is trained and ready to provide assistance in the customer's needs and requirements.

Rich Fire Protection offers peace of mind every time with customized fire protection systems for a wide range of needs for facility protection and budget requirements.