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Over 40 years of quality service.

M E C H A N I C A L C O N T R A C T O R S

I N DUS T R I A L R E F R I G ERAT I ON • E L E C T R I C A L • C OMMERC I A L H VAC • S A F E T Y

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • INDUSTRIAL & POWER PIPING • QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our Promise and Commitment

With over 40 years of engineering intelligence, construction andservice to our industry and serving as the owner’s partner frominception to completion, AMS prides itself on providing ourcustomers with value added state-of-the-art mechanical systemsand services for the life of their building.

Our commitment remains as always, to provide the highest qualitycraftsmanship and dedication to our customers in the industry.

Quality • Integrity • Reliability

“Committed to Our Customers and Our Industry…

Dedicated to the Life of Your Building.”

Exceeding the standard of excellence as Chicagoland’s premier mechanical contractor.

John BerzanskisPresident

AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

QUALITY • INTEGRITY • RELIABILITY

Over 40 years in the industry exceeding the standard of excellence as Chicagoland’s premier mechanical contractor.

AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc. is proud to provide our customers with the highest level quality standards available throughout every aspect of its operations. This level of quality is maintained through the implementation of our “Quality Assurance Program.” Our program is unsurpassed in assuring clients that our products and services are provided in strictcompliance with industry and customer standards. AMS provides complete corporatecommitment to quality throughout the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication andinspection process of each and every project. Our quality assurance program includes ASNTcertified inspectors and certified auditors as well as the employment of a full time qualitycontrol manager who reports directly to the President.

The AMS quality assurance program has been accredited by both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure VesselInspectors (NBBI). As a result of these accreditations, AMS possesses the U Stamp, PP Stamp and R Stamp.

With numerous skilled and qualified union welders working within critical environments, it is paramount to our clients and our industry to provide excellence in our quality program.AMS is committed to maintaining our procedures and staying on top of the technologicaladvancements in the construction industry. Our dedication to training and communicationmakes AMS a leader in Quality Assurance.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

RPressure VesselsCertificate #32843

Pressure PipingCertificate #31755

Repairs/AlterationsCertificate #R-5525

140 East Tower DriveBurr Ridge, Illinois 60527Phone 630-887-7700Fax 630-887-0770

425 West 151st Street, Bay 9East Chicago, Indiana 46312Phone 219-392-3000Fax 219-392-3001

International 1-866-687-7105Toll-Free 800-794-5033www.amsmechanicalsystems.com

AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc. provides electrical supportservices for all of our clients’ needs. Our services includedesign and installation for all phases of electricalcontracting including industrial refrigeration systems,process skid packages, HVAC-system controls, process,chemical and manufacturing application as well aselectrical maintenance.

For mechanical systems, an often-overlooked factor in problem-free installation is the crucial interactionbetween the power and control wiring and the systemitself. AMS Mechanical System’s electrical group brings specialists to every project who are aware of the relationship between the mechanical and electricalsystems. Our electrical group offers clients cost-competitive turnkey, in-house project capabilities, and expert service and maintenance for the life of thesystem. We are qualified to provide both detailed designand accurate installation to optimize system operationsand performance. Our equipment and system-specificknowledge provides seamless coordination between the electrical and mechanical trades.

Capabilities

• Electrical Maintenance

• HVAC System Controls/Power

• Industrial Processing Controls/Power

• Industrial Refrigeration/Power/Controls

• Emergency Power and Cogeneration

Industries Served

• Commercial

• Food Processing

• Hospital/Healthcare

• Industrial

• Petrochemical

• Pharmaceutical

• Steel Mills

• Education

ELECTRICAL




SAFETY

AMS Safety…“An attitude…not an option!”

AMS ZERO ACCIDENT PROGRAM

Value and PhilosophySafety is our number one priority. At AMS, we arecommitted to being the industry leader in the safety and welfare of our employees, our customers and all those associated with our industry. Our award winning safety program is a direct reflection of ourcommitment. Safety is not just a fiscal responsibility, it is a moral obligation.

Intervention + Response = Zero Accidents

The AMS commitment to safety is an integral part of our corporate infrastructure. Every effort is made in thebest interest of accident prevention, safety and healthprotection in order to ensure this goal. It is the policy of AMS to perform every project in the safest possiblemanner in an attempt to prevent accidents and injuries. At AMS, we believe that the majority of accidents can be prevented provided that potential safety hazards arerecognized, reported to the appropriate person andremediated immediately.

AMS is committed to the philosophy and practice of achieving and sustaining an

accident-free work environment.

The management of AMS believes that accidentprevention is a constant and shared responsibility. Each employee’s daily routine must have safety built into every aspect. All of our employees commit toupholding the standards of OSHA as well as the safetystandards set forth by our customers and our company.Further employee participation includes ongoing safetyeducation and training, self-evaluation and pre-planning,as well as accountability for their share in the preventionof accidents for their own personal safety, and for thesafety of the environment in which they are working in. In addition, our safety management team and projectmanagers are responsible and accountable for theimplementation of all onsite work procedures placing the highest priority on maintaining an injury--free workenvironment.

At AMS “Zero Accident” is more than just a statement. It is a reality.

AMS SAFETY PROTOCOL

AMS’s Safety Program is maintained and managed by a full time Director of Safety who reports directly to thePresident. Together with our safety management team, our insurance provider, trained project managers and adedicated team of key field personnel we have compiledour own comprehensive “Zero Accident Program.”

In an effort to uphold our safety standards, AMS practices include the following:

• Hexavalent Chromium Program “New OSHA Standard”

• Development and distribution of all safety procedures

• Continuing education and training for all AMS key field personnel and project managers

• Site specific safety plans

• Safety incentive programs

• Development and implementation of tool box talks

• Pre-job and pre-task safety analysis

• Jobsite safety audits

• Workman’s compensation and G/L claims management

• Near accident programs

• New hire training and orientation

• Drug and alcohol testing

SAFETY




2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

NWIBRT Contractor Safety Award(Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable)

2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 Three Rivers Safety Council Gold Award for Excellence

2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011MCA Safety Award

Best Safety Record Over 500,000 Man Hours(Mechanical Contractors Association)

2006, 2009, 2010, 2011 Three Rivers Safety Council

Meritorious Performance Award

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 MCAA Safety Excellence Award

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Complete Structure Presidents Award

2004, 2005 Complete StructureVice President’s Safety Award

2008 National Maintenance AgreementZero Recordable Injury Award

AMS Contractor Safety Awards

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 24 HOUR 800-794-5033

Attention to detail and tremendous strength in problem solving…our service department offers

customer service excellence, quick response and creative solutions for all our customers’ needs!

AMS Mechanical Systems provides service for a broadrange of heating, air conditioning and industrial refrigerationequipment applications. Our proprietary EquipCare® plannedpreventive maintenance program customizes service toeach client’s unique needs and system operation. Ongoingtraining keeps AMS professionals up-to-date on the latesttechnology and safety within our industry. Our 24/7 Serviceoffers our customers piece of mind through around-the-clockguaranteed response. Our service department also offerstechnical support, professional guidance, system trainingand ability to supply parts to your facility at competitivemarket pricing.

Services

• EquipCare®

– Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Programs

– Full Coverage/Maintenance/T&M

• 24/7 Guaranteed Response

• Systems Integration Services

• Troubleshooting/HVAC Applications

• Extended Warranty Programs

• Training and Operational Assistance

• HVAC/Refrigeration Installation

– New

– Replacement/Retrofit

– Tenant Design and Build-Out

– Vibration Analysis

Specific System Services

• Boilers

• Air Handling Equipment

• Rooftop Systems

• Centrifugals and Absorbers

– York, Carrier, McQuay,Trane, Hitachi

– Overhauls & Teardowns

– Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Systems Integration Services

– DDC & Pneumatic Control Systems

– Retrofit/New/Design Engineering

• Screw and Reciprocating Compressors

• Thermal Storage Systems

• Ice Rinks

• Pumps

• Industrial Ammonia/Freon Systems

• Emergency Heating/Cooling Systems

• Supply of All HVAC/Refrigeration Parts and Supplies

– Frick Factor and Distributor

– FES Preferred Customer

– FES Preferred Customer

Service Affiliations

MSCA Star Qualified Contractor & Technicians

RSES Member

RETA Certified Technicians

24-Hour Hazwoper Certified

Three Rivers Certified

FES Factory Trained Technicians

Frick Factory Trained Technicians & Frick Factor Supplier

Carrier/York/Trane/McQuay Factory Trained Technicians

Chiller Systems Group Member (CSG)

CFC Certified

PSM Compliance Trained

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 24 HOUR 800-794-5033




COMMERCIAL GROUP — DESIGN & ENGINEERING / HVAC

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

The success of every project begins with a fullunderstanding of the client’s needs as well as his intended goals. In collaboration with the ownership,development or construction management, AMS offerscomplete engineering, system design/layout and installationservices for both Commercial, HVAC and Industrialrefrigeration industries. Whether it is a complete design,value engineering or design assist, we believe that as aMechanical Contractor we can serve the client’s bestinterest by capitalizing on our years of experience to providecost effective solutions with a focus on first time costoperations, serviceability and energy efficiencies. AMS Mechanical Systems is a Licensed ProfessionalEngineering Corporation. Our full service capabilitiesincorporate the experience of our design engineers,estimating personnel, project management team, and strong field leadership to provide a seamless approach toproject success. Our intent is to add value and intelligenceto every system we design and install with the goal ofexceeding our client’s expectation – now and in the future.

Capabilities

• Complete System Design

• Energy Audit/Analysis

• Performance Testing and Balancing

• Coordination/Shop Drawings

• Fabrication Drawings

• Conceptual Modeling

• Commissioning

Industries Served

• Commercial/Institutional HVAC

• Central Chiller/Boiler Plants

• Industrial Refrigeration

• Cleanrooms

• Data Centers

• Food Processing

• Steam, Hot and Chilled Water Distribution

COMMERCIAL GROUP — DESIGN & ENGINEERING / HVAC

HVAC

AMS Mechanical Systems commercial business groupprovides professional HVAC services in the design build,design assist and the plan specification market place forboth private and public sectors. This group is comprised ofLicensed Professional Engineers, experienced estimatorsand drafting personnel who together develop initial designconcepts and budget pricing as well as provide practical and cost effective design solutions to meet our clients’desired building needs. Using our innovation, teamwork and experience, we pull together every facet of the projectfrom inception to completion to deliver an efficient anduncompromised system. In addition, our experiencedservice team offers a full cadre of service and maintenanceprograms to maintain the integrity and reliability of yoursystem for years to come.

At AMS, we take pride in our dedication to every project.With a shared philosophy of listening and working closelywith owners and owners’ representatives, we promote ourinvolvement during the early stages of the project. Theprocess of getting the project manager involved from theonset and working with design and estimating until theaward is complete minimizes any disparity in the obligationof AMS. Once the award is made, AMS leverages itscomplete resources from scheduling, coordination, safety,cost control and field supervision to deliver uncompromisedproject results.

We are privileged that our most valuable asset, “our clients”continue to entrust AMS Mechanical Systems with theirmost complex and demanding projects, which require anopen mind, continuous dialogue, unique design andplanning, and above all a high quality installation. For thistrust, we are truly thankful.

Capabilities

• Installation

• Design/Build

• Plan & Spec

• Fabrication

• Humidity/Comfort Cooling

• Medical Gas Systems

• Sheet Metal

• Chiller Replacement

• Process Cooling

• Remodeling

• Retrofit

• Tenant Improvement

• Fabrication

• Central Plant

• Boiler Replacement

• Test & Balance

Industries Served

• Institutional/Commercial/Industrial

• Educational

• Data Centers

• Food Process

• Healthcare

• Pharmaceutical

• Hotel & Condominium

• Commercial Office

• Office/Warehouse

• Telecommunications

• Power Plants

• Tenant Build Out




INDUSTRIAL & POWER PIPING

Capabilities

• Pipe Fabrication

• Equipment Rigging andSetting

• Special Alloy Welding

• Heavy Wall Pipe Welding

• Instrumentation

• Code Welding

• Plant Maintenance

• Process and Power Piping

• Skid Fabrication

• Design/Spec

Industries Served

• Power Generation

• Alternate Fuels

• Steel Manufacturing

• Petrochemical

• Industrial Food Processing

• Chemical Plants

• Wastewater Treatment

• Hydrogen Plants

• Pharmaceutical Facilities

• Manufacturing

AMS Mechanical Systems Industrial business group has a proven record of accomplishment in the power, steel,petrochemical and manufacturing industries. As a dedicatedbusiness group serving the heavy industrial marketplace, we have developed a superior team of veteran projectmanagers, estimators and field superintendents as well asa strong tenure of certified welders and pipe fitters. Ourextensive experience in equipment setting and various typesof piping installations include carbon and stainless steel,special alloys, lined piping, PVC, polypro, kynar and manyother industrial specialties. Our in-house pipe and skidfabrication capabilities are enhanced by our 40,000-square-foot fabrication shop that services several specialtycontracts as well as the prefabrication to support all of our field operations.

Combined with refined cost and management programs and a full-time Director of Safety and Quality Assurance Manager,we offer a seamless approach to project safety, execution and quality. Whether it is new construction, a major shutdownor plant maintenance, the process is the same; a projectmanager is assigned to the project, a field superintendent ishand picked and the necessary safety and quality assurancerequirements are communicated and executed by ourrespective managers. Through strong leadership in the fieldalong with our team of expert engineers, schedulers and pipefitters, it is our intent to add value, instill confidence and trustwith our clients, and to exceed all expectations.




Serving the industry for over 40 years, AMS has developedunmatched capabilities for the diverse needs of the IndustrialAmmonia and Freon refrigeration industry throughout the UnitedStates. Serving as the foundation for AMS Mechanical System’sgrowth and diversification, the industrial refrigeration group hasdeveloped into a full service provider for the food manufacturingand cold storage industries. Today our capabilities encompasstotal plant development incorporating fully engineered refrigerationand process design, installation, system control and energymanagement, commissioning and training.

This specialized business group offers a team of talentedmechanical engineers, estimators, CAD designers and projectmanagers with capabilities extending to the complete facility and process design. Working closely with the client, the AMSexperienced team focuses on cost effective solutions, provisions for plant growth, process/system operational interface, operatingefficiencies and equipment maintenance.

Capabilities

• Design and Installation

• Central Ammonia Systems

• Central and Split Freon Systems

• CO2/Ammonia Cascade Systems

• System Service and Maintenance

• Cost Analysis

• Control Design/Installation

• Commissioning

• Training

Industries Served

• Cold Storage Warehousing

• Food Processing Plants

• Beverage and Bottling

• Chemical and Process

• Ice Rinks

• Pharmaceutical

• Thermal Storage

• Process Cooling

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

United States Cold Storage FacilityTwin Rails Industrial Park, Minooka, Illinois

In May 1996, AMS was retained todesign and install a refrigeration systemfor a new 100,000 s.f. Freezer/coolerdistribution center in Minooka, Illinois, forNew Jersey-based United States ColdStorage (USCS). Since that time we haveadded four (4) additions to the facilityand a second compressor room.

The facility consists of a blast freezer285,000 s.f. -10° holding freezer, 55,500 s.f. of convertible areas (either+35° cooler or -10° freezer) and a70,900 s.f. dock and staging area. Thetotal 13,350,000 plus cubic foot areawill store perishable food products fordistribution thought the country.

The system is a two-stage ammonialiquid recirculation design, consisting oftwo low-stage boosters and two high-stage compressors have the capability to

operate as single-stage packages to takeadvantage of low-load conditions. Eachcompressor package consists of rotaryscrew compressors, thermosyphon oilcooling and microprocessor-based controlpanels. There are 57 evaporatorsthroughout the facility with 24 of themlocated in the seven penthouses servingthe freezer and convertible rooms.

AMS’s project role included systemdesign, engineering, layout, construction,micro-processing based system controlwiring, thermal insulation, start-up andcommissioning. AMS also designed thesystem piping, vessels, ancillaryequipment and equipment layout.

AMS along with the general contractor,United Insulated Structures of Berkeley,Illinois, successfully completed theprojects on time and on budget.

FOOD & PROCESS PIPING

Capabilities

• Design & Installation

• Facility Layout

• Ancillary EquipmentSelection

• Expansion Planning

• Refrigeration Interface

• Plant Maintenance

Industries Served

• Meat & Poultry Processing

• Beverage & Bottling

• Dairy

• Bakery

• Confectionary

• Cold Storage

• Ice Rinks

In collaboration with our Industrial Refrigeration group, AMS Mechanical Systems offers the design and installationof the process and utility piping for automated processsystems serving the bakery, dairy, beverage and meatindustries. Our capabilities extend from the installation ofall process line support systems – including the hydraulic,steam, compressed air, CO2, N2, and steam piping to thehighly specialized stainless steel process piping systems.

As a single Source Provider for your ammonia refrigerationrequirements and process piping needs, AMS has broughttogether the two key components of a successful foodprocessing operation. Utilizing the same dedicated group of design and management personnel from our IndustrialRefrigeration business group we can offer assistance in facility layout, ancillary equipment selection, andrefrigeration interface. Our team approach takes the leadfrom plant management, maintenance, and engineering and leverages its own diverse mechanical and engineeringresources to provide total client satisfaction.




AMS is proud to be affiliated with the following associations and organizations:

• American Nuclear Society (ANS)• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers(ASHRAE)*• Building & Construction Resource Center (BCRC)• Certified Welding Bureau• Chicago Better Heating-Cooling Council (CBHCC) *• Chief Engineers Association• Chiller Systems Group (CSG)• Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF)• CREN – Chicago Real Estate Network• International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) *

• Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) *• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) *• Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA)• Midwest Cogeneration Association (MCA) *• National Maintenance Agreement (NMAPC)• National Safety Council *• Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT)• Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) *• Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)

* Denotes AMS staff representative serving on Committee or

as Board of Director of designated organization.

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