Press Release

EMCOR Group, Inc. Names Salvatore Caputo President and Chief Executive Officer of Forest Electric Corporation

NEW YORK, NY – December 5, 2006 – Salvatore Caputo has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Forest Electric Corp., one of the largest electrical contracting firms serving the New York City Metropolitan Area. Mr. Caputo is a veteran to the New York City construction market, having worked for Forest Electric for over 20 years, most recently as Chief Operating Officer; during his tenure at Forest Electric, he has been involved in some of the company's largest and most ambitious projects.

 

In his new position, Mr. Caputo is responsible for further enhancing Forest Electric's strength and capabilities in the marketplace, including developing the company's overall growth strategy, ensuring continued and unparalleled service, and participating in new business development activities.

 

With offices in mid-town Manhattan and New Jersey, the company is a subsidiary of 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 globally.

 

"Sal brings to his new position at Forest Electric unique experience, a revitalized focus, and an exceedingly strong client orientation to Forest Electric," commented Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Operating Office of EMCOR Group, Inc. "One of Sal's strengths is his expertise in working with clients to help them address key challenges, analyzing requirements and identifying effective solutions----consistently and effectively. "

 

About Forest Electric Corp.

One of the largest electrical contracting firms serving the New York Metropolitan Area, Forest Electric Corp. was founded in 1945 and specializes in serving as a single source for any electrical system or combination of systems, regardless of size or complexity. Forest Electric offers a unique Trade Management service for very large and complex projects and is known for an outstanding safety record and meticulous attention to detail. Forest Electric is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:EME), a Fortune 500® company with over $4.7 billion in annual sales and a global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and end-to-end facilities services. EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by planning, installing, operating and maintaining sophisticated and mission critical systems in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses around the world. EMCOR represents a rare combination of global reach and local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of over 26,000 skilled employees at 70 local operating companies in 140 locations worldwide. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com