THE UNIFIED GROUP SELECTS HAWKS & COMPANY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Broadview, Ill. - Feb. 18, 2011 - Hawks & Company has been selected by an association of the industry's best independent commercial HVAC contractors, The Unified Group, as its newest member.

Hawks & Company joins more than 50 commercial HVAC contractors and will serve as the association's South Jersey/Philadelphia member. The Unified Group assesses prospective members based on the number of years in business, commitment to training, awards/accolades received, and positive customer and vendor references. The Unified Group selects only one HVAC commercial contractor per geographic area to ensure an open atmosphere to share confidential business information.

"We are pleased to select Hawks & Company for membership in The Unified Group. With a history of superior customer service and an innovative approach to mechanical solutions and energy savings that spans almost four decades, Hawks will be a welcomed addition to our membership," stated Julie Bishop, Executive Director, The Unified Group.

Hawks President, Marty Rosica, added, "Our membership in The Unified Group will bring tremendous benefits to our clients. Through membership in this elite organization, Hawks' clients will have access to national purchasing power and new resources for training and technology. This will definitely help our clients gain a competitive edge in the marketplace."

To learn more about The Unified Group please visit www.theunifiedgroup.com.

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ABOUT HAWKS & COMPANY.: Hawks & Company is the Delaware Valley's leading provider of energy-focused HVAC services. From mechanical systems to energy management, Hawks focuses on the total facility and its unique operational requirements to help clients achieve their business goals. Hawks & Company delivers specialized technical services to industrial, commercial, mixed use, healthcare, and senior living facilities. For additional information, please visit www.hawksandco.com.

ABOUT THE UNIFIED GROUP: Formed in 1998, The Unified Group is an association of more than 50 of the very best independent HVAC commercial contractors in the industry. Our goal is to make great HVAC companies even stronger, and by doing so, to increase the value we each provide to our customers, whether they are local, regional, or national businesses. We bring together the best people to share best practices and experiences with each other. Through the sharing, our members become more productive, more profitable and greater resources to their customers. The real strength of the group lies in the quality of our members and their willingness to share information that helps us all to become more successful. To learn more about The Unified Group please visit www.theunifiedgroup.com.