Press Release

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Electrical Construction Contract For One Of The Shriners Hospitals For Children

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, December 9, 2008 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that the Portland Oregon branch of its Dynalectric subsidiary has received a contract for the installation of electrical systems involved in the expansion of the Shriners Hospital for Children located in Portland, Oregon.

 

Dynalectric Oregon will be responsible for the installation of electrical systems, including power lighting, voice and data, security, nurse call and DDC (HVAC controls), involved in the 149,330 square foot expansion to the hospital.

 

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs. Every year, the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children provide care for thousands of children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, in a family-centered environment free of charge for the care.

 

"Dynalectric's philosophy---'Our Commitment Is Personal'---not only defines the essence of who and what we are about, and embodies the very foundation of our daily operations, accomplishments of the past, and goals for the future," said Randy Wagner, President of Dynalectric's Oregon branch. "We are excited to be working on this important project, and feel honored to be able to provide Shriners' Portland Hospital with the electrical systems it requires in order to create an environment necessary for the treatment and healing of the children and the community it serves."

 

About EMCOR Group, Inc.
A Fortune 500 company with estimated 2008 revenues of $6.8 - $7.0 billion, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating and maintaining the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR represents a rare combination of reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations worldwide. The 30,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst America's "Most Admired" and "Best Performing." EMCOR's diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results. The Company's strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.

 

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management's perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, project mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCOR's services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity, mix of business, and risks associated with foreign operations. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCOR's business are also discussed in the Company's 2007 Form 10-K, its Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.

 

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