News Release
February 3, 2005

Thompson Industrial Services, a privately held progressive company started in 1986, has expanded their business through the acquisition of Kentco Incorporated Myrtle Beach Division, thereby, launching Thompson into the Heating and Air Conditioning arena. Through the acquisition, Thompson enters into the coastal market of South Carolina with a proven team of experienced personnel and quality customers. This rounds out a portfolio of construction services such as civil, steel erection, equipment setting, pipefitting, code work and electrical construction.

The Thompson HVAC Division will service the entire Grand Strand and Horry County and Georgetown area with a comprehensive and well-rounded business plan. This plan includes hi-rise construction, maintenance, commercial and industrial services, as well as an increased focus on residential service and maintenance needs. Past projects completed by the Myrtle Beach office include, the Radisson Hotel at the convention center, Margate Towers (a thirty-story hi-rise condominium project on the beach) and shops at Broadway at the Beach, cinemas and restaurants up and down the Grand Strand.

The HVAC Division employees have a wealth of HVAC knowledge, including Design Build capabilities and skills. Technicians are NATE certified and are highly trained installation and maintenance professionals. Thompson expects a 25% increase in employment in the HVAC division in the next few months. Overall Thompson employees more than 700 employees and serves the Carolinas and neighboring areas in the Southeast. The services they offer and the customers they serve are diverse. Industrial clients such as automotive, electric utility, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, mining and the steel industry have utilized Thompson's experience and expertise. Thompson continues to be committed to meeting or exceeding their customer's requirements for delivering quality services safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Any questions, please contact:
Darren Shipman
Thompson HVAC Division
705 Seaboard Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 946-7447 phone
(843) 444-0894 fax
Toll Free # 1-877-587-9722