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APi Electric's new LEED professionals

January 20, 2010

January 20, 2010 - APi Electric's Project Manager Wesley Blake and Project Engineer Adam Hopp have both earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Green Associate credential.

Both also received their associates' degree in Electrical Construction Design and Management from Dunwoody College of Technology in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

LEED professional accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. The Green Building Certification Institute established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council, handles exam development and delivery of the credentialing program.

APi Electric offers a full line of electrical construction services to the Mid-West region including: ductbank construction, energy management systems, high voltage and industrial wiring.


Shane Shipman

APi Group welcomes Shane Shipman

May 01, 2007

APi Group employed Shane Shipman in June 2006 after he served five years in the United States Army. He was hired into the APi Leadership Development Program, a comprehensive training program developed to prepare leaders for future critical roles within APi.

Prior to APi Group, Shane served at Fort Polk, Louisiana where the Army's Joint Readiness Training Center is located. He held a variety of demanding leadership roles including a combat tour in Iraq from March 2003-2004.

Shane was most recently a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he was responsible for all military construction projects on Fort Polk. Additionally, he served as a team leader for a Forward Engineer Support Team responsible for providing engineering expertise to units in combat theaters.

Shane's new role is Larson Electric System's Vice President of Operations. His immediate responsibilities include the planning, productivity and day to day operations of the company.
Shane is a 2001 graduate of West Point, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.

Russ Becker, President/CEO of APi Group, said "Shane is a bright, energetic young man who will be a addition to an experienced team."


APi Group, Inc. Expands Industrial & Specialty Construction division

January 06, 2006

APi Group, Inc. has acquired certain assets of Larson Electric Services Company. The move strengthens APi Group's commitment to the Twin Cities construction marketplace.

Larson Electric Service Company, located in Minneapolis, MN, was established in 1999 to provide electrical contracting and maintenance service to the industrial, commercial and institutional markets. Larson's management team of Mike Oelrich, Bruce Larson and Randy Kalthoff will continue to operate the business. Recently completed projects include the Cabela's store in Rogers, the Brunswick Zone in Brooklyn Park and several Ashley / Furniture Outlets USA projects in the Twin Cities area. The company will operate under the name Larson Electric Systems, Inc.

APi Group, Inc. President Russ Becker says this acquisition is part of a strategic plan to expand APi Group. “We carefully choose the companies we want to welcome into our family and this business and its management fit our profile: it is made up of trained professionals who have a history of providing excellent customer service, and they are committed to providing top quality work,” says Becker.

For more information visit Larson Electric System's web site at: www.lar-elec.com.

APi Group, Inc., headquartered in St. Paul, is a family of 27 independently managed companies, 14 within the Life Safety Services Division and 13 within the Industrial & Specialty Construction Division. The Life Safety Division includes fire protection sprinkler and alarm and detection systems. Industrial & Specialty Construction Services includes manufacturing material, distribution, electrical and mechanical construction.


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