VIKING ONCE AGAIN SETS THE STANDARD IN SAFETY

August 15, 2007 - The Duluth office of Viking Automatic Sprinkler won the 2006 Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Excellence Award. The award is given out on an annual basis for safety performance and is sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota and the Duluth Builders Exchange.

Viking was presented this award based on their 2006 safety performance, which was a standout performance consisting of zero recordable injuries. Viking was able to achieve these results through skilled employees with a dedication to safety. Viking's vision is to "Set the Standard" in their industry and understands that it starts with safety.

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company

For more than 80 years, Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company has safeguarded thousands of America's commercial, industrial and residential properties.

Our project experience is extensive. From Fortune 500 headquarters and major airports to multiple-family dwellings and single family homes, we deliver total customer satisfaction. In the process, we earned a reputation for the highest level of professionalism, integrity and value.

Our professionals recognize that your fire protection needs are unique. Regulatory codes, insurance specifications and environmental concerns must be balanced with budget parameters. Our in-house staff of project managers, CAD-based engineering technicians, experienced field installation and service technicians are specialists qualified to evaluate, lay out, fabricate, install and service the optimal fire protection system to fit your needs - on time and within budget.

Once a system is installed, we help clients maintain their systems. Regularly scheduled inspections, testing and repair will help insure continued regulatory compliance, maximum insurance savings and optimal system performance.

We manage aggressively, coordinating our projects to keep tight control over the scheduling of materials, fabrication, delivery, installation, activation and final closeout. We offer customers fast and cost-efficient installations while insuring the highest of quality standards.

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES We are dedicated to providing a work environment that promotes teamwork, supports personal growth, encourages creativity and recognizes individual contributions.

We are committed to understanding our customer's needs and exceeding their expectations.