Aluma Systems Receives Associated Builders and Contractors S.T.E.P. Safety Award.

BELTSVILLE, Md. & TORONTO -- Aluma Systems announced that it was recognized with the prestigious 2004 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Gold "S.T.E.P." Award (Safety Training and Evaluation Process). The S.T.E.P. Award was presented at the program portion of the ABC Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 6th, 2004 at the Indian Spring Country Club. E[acute accent]The Gold S.T.E.P. Award is one of the highest safety awards presented within the construction industry, distinguishing the recipient as a national safety leader. E[acute accent]The criteria used for the S.T.E.P. Award goes beyond OSHA compliance and covers all aspects of safety documentation, performance and training including: a written safety program and protocol, hazard analyses and audits, safety orientation, a substance abuse program, the OSHA Injury and Illness record, have zero fatalities or catastrophic incidents in the past three years, and the successful implementation of these safety initiatives into the company's policies, philosophy and procedures. E[acute accent]"Winning the S.T.E.P. Award reinforces the safety value among our personnel at every level. It offers us a unique opportunity to demonstrate to our customers and suppliers that Aluma Systems' reputation as both a safe and successful solution provider is well earned," stated John Knowles, Aluma Systems Branch Manager. E[acute accent]Aluma Systems, based in Toronto, Canada, was founded in 1972, is one of the largest industrial scaffolding and concrete construction services companies with annual revenues more than $250MM. The company's two divisions, Concrete Construction (CC) and Industrial Scaffolding Services (ISS) serve scores of industries worldwide. Aluma Systems CC delivers high-efficiency forming and shoring equipment with unrivaled engineering expertise to global projects ranging from high-rise towers, airports and parking garages to dams, stadiums, bridges, transit systems and water treatment plants. Aluma Systems ISS serves refineries, chemical processing plants, shipyards, power plants, pulp and paper mills, marine maintenance, offshore oil rigs, mining and industrial construction. Aluma Systems, an award winning industry leader in safety, innovation and quality, has 32 offices worldwide and a growing international network of alliances in 50 countries. For further information on Aluma Systems and its services go to its homepage: www.aluma.com.