CURRENT MECHANICAL PURCHASES LINC SERVICE® FRANCHISE
LINC SERVICE® NETWORK NOW INCLUDES
NORTHEASTERN INDIANA MARKET

Effective July 1, 2004, Current Mechanical is the latest contractor to join more than 100 mechanical contractors across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who follow the disciplines of the Linc System® in delivering preventive maintenance and HVAC service to the commercial market. As a Linc Service Contractor, Current will immediately begin implementing the operating procedures and tools provided by The Linc Corporation.

Established in 1978, Current Mechanical is helmed by President and Founder Robert Current, sons Tom Current and Ted Current, respectively Vice President of the Mechanical Group and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bob Knipper, Vice President of Service. The company offers commercial and industrial HVAC, fabrication, industrial piping, service and maintenance, temperature controls, and parts to customers in Fort Wayne and surrounding communities in Ohio and Michigan.

According to VP Ted Current, the purchase of a Linc Service franchise will allow the company to provide a new level of service for their customers. "We are extremely excited about capitalizing on the proven successful Linc disciplines and joining forces with more than 100 of the most outstanding similar businesses throughout North America and beyond. We want to continue to invest and grow in this community."

"Our customers are the big winners in this event, "added VP Bob Knipper. "With the assistance of the Linc System, our company is going to successfully refine its already outstanding service department, which will result in growth for the company, increased career opportunities for our employees and cutting edge service delivery to our customers," he noted.

The Linc Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is the franchisor of the Linc System, a business format for operating a commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) service business. For more information, visit the Web site at www.lincservice.com. The Linc Corporation is part of the The Linc Group which comprises four distinct business units focused on the delivery of mechanical service and facility management services to building owners and operators. The Linc Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas.