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Epsco International Acquired by Industrial Plant Services

Epsco International has been acquired by Industrial Plant Services

Industrial Plant Services has acquired ownership of EPSCO International, Inc. from Plastic Omnium on August 14, 2008. The new company will be renamed EPSCO International & Companies, Inc., a Texas Corporation ("EIC").

EPSCO will operate as the distribution division and sister company of Plant Maintenance Services ("PMS"), the field services division of the parent company, Industrial Plant Services. The field services business within EPSCO has merged in with Plant Maintenance Services in Texas and Louisiana. The distribution business of PMS has been merged with EPSCO in their St. Gabriel, La. location nearby EPSCO's former Geismer, La. location.

EIC & PMS are complementary businesses with excellent synergies providing exciting opportunities for customers in Texas and Louisiana. EPSCO (EIC) has been a leading supplier of non-metallic corrosion resistant products and technical solutions for over 45 years and Plant Maintenance Services (PMS) is a multifaceted contracting company with years of field experience providing corrosion protection and refractory solutions for multiple industries.

Customers can be assured that EPSCO is dedicated to provide the same high quality products from our 6 sales and service locations servicing the Gulf Coast from Brownsville, TX to New Orleans, LA. Customers can also be assured of the same high quality service that EPSCO provides while we operate and grow our business under new ownership.

EPSCO's new management will provide more freedom and opportunity to bring new products and innovation to the market faster while paving the way for future strategic partnerships in this rapidly growing industry.