DATE: August 31, 2011

Eclipse Plays It Safe with Acquisition of CEC Combustion Safety

Eclipse Incorporated, a worldwide manufacturer of products and systems for industrial heating and drying applications with world headquarters in Rockford, Illinois USA, announces the acquisition of CEC Combustion Safety (CEC), the industry leader in the field of combustion safety, located in Cleveland, Ohio USA.

“We have been looking for opportunities to further extend our service offerings in combustion safety,” says Lach Perks, President and COO of Eclipse. “With the acquisition of CEC Combustion Safety, safety solutions and services for thermal processors will become an integral part of the Eclipse product portfolio.”

John Puskar, President of CEC Combustion Safety, describes the acquisition as a natural and logical progression for CEC Combustion Safety growth. “Our relationship with Eclipse allows us to continue to put our focus on safety and safety solutions for our customer base. Eclipse, with its substantial global footprint, gives us the scope and scale to take the CEC Combustion Safety value proposition to levels unsurpassed in the combustion industry.”

Eclipse intends to operate CEC Combustion Safety as an independent value stream, providing the CEC Combustion Safety business with the infrastructure and resources to significantly grow their already dominant market position in safety-related combustion services.

“Part of what makes CEC Combustion Safety special in our market is our total objectivity when it comes to safety. Safety is first and adherence to codes and standards is our primary focus. We will continue to operate without bias to combustion hardware. We don’t care whose system is installed for a combustion application, as long as it is safe, well-maintained, and meets applicable industry standards,” relates Puskar.

CEC Combustion Safety is the industry leader in the field of fuels and combustion equipment safety, delivering and implementing its expertise through four business units:

1. Testing and inspections
2. upgrades and engineering services
3. Gas hazard management
4. Training

Our mission is to ensure safety of personnel within their work environment, while increasing the reliability and efficiency of fuel systems and combustion equipment.
CEC is the largest independent fuel train safety testing company in the world, offering the most comprehensive, consistent and disciplined combustion equipment system inspection program in the industry. Each year, we inspect and test over 1,000 fuel trains in more than 20 countries. Our large and diverse clientele includes numerous Fortune 100 companies in the automotive, steel, food and beverage, utility and pharmaceutical industries.

About Eclipse, Inc.

Founded in 1908, in Rockford, Illinois, Eclipse, Inc. is now under the third generation of family ownership. Eclipse, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of products and systems for industrial heating and drying applications. They design and manufacture a wide variety of gas and oil burners, recuperators and heat exchangers, complete combustion systems, and accessories for combustion systems. Eclipse, Inc. offers its customers an excellent single source for design, installation, and service for total combustion needs, supported by expert application engineering services, anywhere in the world. The acquisition of CEC further heightens the company’s commitment to safety.

Eclipse has been at the forefront of the combustion industry for over 100 years. This experience, combined with the legacy of growth, innovation and leadership has paved the way for Eclipse’s emergence as a global provider of combustion products.