API GROUP WELCOMES TESSIER'S INC.

July 6, 2007 - Tessier's, Inc., the newest member of the APi family, has been dedicated to building long-term customer relationships for nearly 90 years. Headquartered in Mitchell, South Dakota, Tessier's employs over 200 people and has additional locations in Omaha Nebraska, Rochester, Minnesota, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Their commitment to their customers sets them apart from their competition. "Listen to what the customer says. Give them what they need, and always remember.. the sale is only first step in a lifelong relationship with that customer."

Tessier’s team of skilled professionals services, installs and designs mechanical systems, including plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and temperature controls. They also have a strong level of expertise with design-build projects. Their approach to teamwork allows them to use their staff of professionals to safely deliver projects on time and within budget.

Supporting their field operations is a state-of-the-art fabrication facility. It is staffed with professional sheet metal mechanics that focus on meeting their customer needs.

APi Group CEO Russ Becker added "We are extremely excited to have the employees of Tessier's , Inc. join the APi family. They have solid Midwestern values that will fit our culture nicely. They are a very nice addition."

Tessier's, Inc.

Since 1919, Tessier's, Inc. has strived to make every heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system installed better than the last one. Our long-standing success is due to the skill and dedication of our employees.

They are committed to making our customers comfortable, safe and satisfied with superior products and service.

Originally a roofing contractor, Tessier's moved into sheet metal work after World War II. Our specialty sheet metal fabrication shop is well equipped to meet the special needs of many industries, including schools, hospitals, ethanol and food processing, and power plants. We provide quality custom products to both commercial and residential customers.

Our professional team of more than 210 employees includes qualified sheet metal workers, steamfitters, refrigeration and service technicians, engineers, CAD designers, estimators, and project managers. They can provide expert support on any size project from beginning to end. Offices in five cities and three states allow us to service a large area of the Midwest. We also have an award-winning safety program that keeps our team and job sites in the safest and best working conditions possible.

The structures we help build service many communities. It's our goal to help make those buildings environmentally friendly and energy efficient. We have a LEED^® accredited professional on staff to assist us in green building practices. Our system design and high-efficiency equipment let us provide indoor air quality and the appropriate climate control with minimal use of energy.

The future of Tessier's, Inc. and our affiliation with APi Group looks very bright. As we continue to expand as a premier HVAC Contractor, our standard to provide the highest quality of work will not change. Our customers agree that Tessier's is "the contractor of choice."