NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 announced that on August 1, 2012, for a second time (EMCOR (EMKR) was the first recipient of CNA Chairmans Safety Innovation Award in 2009), received a Chairmans Safety Award from CNA, one of the nations leading commercial insurance providers. This prestigious Award recognizes continuing excellence in risk reduction, injury avoidance, and waste reduction through innovation, dedication, and ongoing improvement.

EMCOR Group, Inc. received its second Chairman's Safety Award from CNA Insurance Companies, recognizing continuing excellence in risk, injury, and waste reduction through innovation, dedication, and ongoing improvement. Tony Guzzi, President & CEO, EMCOR Group, Inc., pictured center, was presented the award by Tom Motamed, CEO & Chairman, CNA Insurance Companies, pictured right of Tony. Also pictured, starting far left, are Bob Lindemann, President & COO, CNA Insurance Companies; R. Kevin Matz, EVP, Shared Services, EMCOR Group, Inc.; David Copley, VP, Safety & Quality Mgmt., EMCOR Group, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the countrys seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13^th largest property and casualty company. Since 2004, CNA has worked with EMCOR to help improve EMCOR's risk exposure. EMCOR's special recognition from CNA is the result of EMCOR demonstrating exemplary commitment to injury reduction by decreasing exposure to risk, distinguishing itself in the Construction Industry by a number of measures and programs.

Separately, a safety event at EMCORs Customer Solution Center in Phoenix, AZ on July 31, 2012 recognized its operating subsidiaries achieving zero recordable accidents in 2011, and those earning EMCOR Safety & Productivity Partner (SPP), an important EMCOR designation and program for its subsidiaries demonstrating the highest level of safety achievement. SPP subsidiaries: Dynalectric CO, Mesa Energy Systems, Trautman & Shreve, University Mechanical AZ, University Mechanical San Diego. Subsidiaries with zero recordable accidents in 2011: EMCOR Services Betlem, Dynalectric FL, Dynalectric NV, Dynalectric OR, Dynalectric San Diego, University Mechanical AZ.

"Were honored CNA recognizes EMCOR as a leader in safety, a strategic imperative for EMCOR and a cornerstone of our Corporate culture. It was also a pleasure to single out EMCORs subsidiaries that are most effectively rising to that challenge," stated Tony Guzzi, President and CEO, EMCOR Group, Inc. "Zero accidents will continue to be our objective, reflected in the actions of our dedicated management across the organization, augmented by innovative programs that focus on increased productivity and risk reduction."

"CNA is proud to recognize and salute EMCOR for its ongoing commitment to safety and its track record of continued improvement in reducing accidents," said Bob Lindemann, President and Chief Operating Officer, CNA Commercial. "Safety is paramount to employee well-being, productivity and business continuity. EMCOR's record of excellence is a clear reflection of its focus on continuous improvement in risk control.

About EMCOR Group, Inc.

A Fortune 500 company with estimated 2012 revenues of ~$6.3B, EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) is a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and facilities services. A provider of critical infrastructure systems, EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments---such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security, fire protection, and power generation systems---in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations and government. EMCOR represents a rare combination of broad reach with local execution, combining the strength of an industry leader with the knowledge and care of 170 locations. The ~26,000 skilled employees of EMCOR have made the company, in the eyes of leading business publications, amongst the Worlds Most Admired and Best Managed. EMCORs diversity---in terms of the services it provides, the industries it serves and the geography it spans---has enabled it to create a stable platform for sustained results. The Companys strong financial position has enabled it to attract and retain among the best local and regional talent, to undertake and complete the most ambitious projects, and to redefine and shape the future of the construction and facilities services industry. Additional information on EMCOR can be found at www.EMCORGroup.com.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management and its perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, backlog mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCORs services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity and mix of business. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCORs business are also discussed in the Companys 2011 Form 10-K and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.

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