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Industrial Contracting Company’s Director of Business Development Featured in Detroit Publication

June 18th, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pontiac, MI - Adversity can yield extraordinary results. Just take a look at these hand picked professionals, possibly hailing from your hometown.

Metromode, published by Detroit-based Issue Media Group, LLC., posts daily reports on job growth and development in Southeast Michigan. With community directories and guides for Southeast Michigan cities, metromode is a resource for people who want to work, build a business, relocate or visit Michigan.

Metromode profiled more than 40 influential professionals in the Metro-Detroit area, including Jacob A. Brown, Director of Business Development for Lee Industrial Contracting. “I was thrilled to be considered as a leader in the area,” explained Brown. “In our industry, individuals with drive and vision really do stand out and I am proud to be counted among them.”

“Lee Contracting continues to remain agile while facing adversity,” Brown continued. “Our goal is to serve the Michigan, especially the automotive industry, so that we can show the country we’re not down-and-out just yet.”

Lee Contracting’s services include machine moving, foundations, electrical, pipe fitting and alternative energy for complete turnkey solutions. Having staff and crew entirely in-house creates an efficient work model, minimizing down time and miscommunication during the project. With safe job site practices, unwavering professionalism and fair treatment, Lee Contracting remains a leader among its competitors.

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Industrial Contractor in Pontiac, MI on board for GM plant downsizing efforts

June 9th, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With General Motors recent bankruptcy announcements and plans for restructuring their existing plants, many local Michigan jobs will be lost; 6,600 of the 9,000 jobs to be exact. This will bring a devastating blow to the Pontiac, MI and Oakland County areas.

Throughout all of this temporary tragic news, there is hope. Michigan will recover and will be even stronger than before. Parts suppliers for GM & Chrysler will be forced to restructure their facilities as well. Many manufacturing plants will be relocating and consolidating into smaller, more cost efficient locations. This is where Lee Contracting thrives. While providing turnkey solutions for these types of consolidating projects, Lee also helps companies find the most efficient ways to save time and money in the end.

After more than 20 years of assisting the automotive industry, of Metro Detroit, expand into larger and larger facilities, Lee Contracting will now help those same companies right-size. This, in turn, will be the beginning of a better era for the rebuilding of Michigan and the automotive industry as a whole.

The Big 3 and it's suppliers will be able to begin fresh with new innovative ideas for re-energizing a suffering Michigan economy. Lee Contracting is priming to help Michigan back to the top where it should be.

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Local Contractor Fast Becoming A “Go-To” For Struggling Big 3 Parts Suppliers

May 20th, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pontiac, MI – Local Pontiac, MI Contractor, Lee Contracting , is quickly becoming the best local resource for companies in need of assistance due to restructures, consolidations or closings. With the economic downturn in full force, many companies are forced to make quick decisions in order to stay in business, this includes rapidly moving industrial equipment from one plant to another before other buyers or banks close in. That’s where Lee Contracting comes in, with an experienced in house staff of riggers, pipe fitters, electricians and millwrights; they can quickly assess a company’s needs and put a plan into action.

“It’s unfortunate that so many businesses locally and nationwide are forced into these situations, but I am thankful that we have the resources to assist them during this very difficult time”, states a company representative.

With over 20 years of experience, Lee Contracting has made quite a name for itself both locally and nationally. They have offices in several key locations throughout the country and successfully perform work in Canada and Mexico.

Lee does not outsource its work to other companies. This can be a huge benefit to struggling companies in that it cuts time and cost. A major plus when a company needs to close, store, or move equipment in a hurry and are limited in their budgets.

“We take into consideration each client’s individual needs and tailor our approach accordingly. Our work isn’t done until the customer is completely satisfied”.

Michigan alone has a current unemployment rate of 12.6%, the lowest in the country. A majority of Michigan based businesses are deep rooted in automotive supply or have close ties to the auto industry.

Even with the newly released government funding “bailout”, a number of these businesses are too far gone to be saved from this new surge of funding and will need companies like Lee to assist them during these difficult, transitional times.

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Industrial Contracting Company to Assist Big 3 Suppliers in the Retooling of Fiat-Chrysler, Ford, & GM

April 9th, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pontiac, MI – Lee Contracting will assist many Big 3 suppliers in the retooling of Fiat, Chrysler, and General Motors in there upcoming events. Lee Contracting is one of the largest general contractors in the state of Michigan.

With all of the plant closings, layoffs, and cutbacks happening across the nation, especially within the heart of the Big 3, Michigan, change is happening as well. The government has issued Fiat - Chrysler and General Motors with a stimulus package in order to supply each own parts suppliers with funds for retooling.

There are about 4000 total automotive suppliers in with these major companies use to stay alive within the automotive industry. As the Big 3 have suffered tremendously, so also have their parts suppliers. The whole nation has felt the affects of this downturn.

Recently Fiat has stressed its plan to take an initial 20% stake in Chrysler LLC will not involve any cash payment, but has not disclosed the cost of retooling plants to produce its own-brand cars, a key part of securing U.S. regulatory approval by an April 30 deadline. Fiat will have to invest up to $500 million to convert any Chrysler plant in the U.S. to produce its own cars, according to an independent analysis.

Lee Contracting already services many major parts suppliers as well as two of the Big 3, General Motors and Ford. Serving the automotive industry for over 20 years has given Lee Contracting a universal name within the automotive industry. More information about Lee Contracting can be found at http://www.leecontracting.com.

So far, automakers and parts suppliers have submitted $44.6 billion in requests, including $10.3 billion from GM and $6 billion from Chrysler. This retooling program is in addition to the $17.4 billion in emergency loans promised by the government to General Motors and Chrysler.

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Turnkey Solution Provider Lee Industrial Contracting Launches Redesigned Website

March 2nd, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pontiac, MI – Lee Industrial Contracting is delighted to announce the launch of the redesigned website, viewable at leecontracting.com. The turnkey solution provider hopes the redesigned website will further support their position as a leader in industrial solutions.

The new site provides users with a comprehensive overview of the services offered, including machine rigging and moving, equipment foundations, machine renovation, electrical, mechanical/pipefitting, air compressor testing, and facilities management. New additions include a news section with press releases, video and posted slideshow presentations. Visitors will find the style of the new website sleek and easy to navigate.

Jason Davis, Business Development Manager, commented, “We’re launching the new website for both our existing and potential clients. We want our customers to have confidence in us, and our strong web presence plays a key role.”

Visitors can also sign up for a newsletter mailing list or request a free quote on the website, which will be sent directly to a Project Manager. These features are carefully tested and crafted to facilitate a dialogue between users and Lee Contracting.

“Integrated with out other marketing efforts, the website serves as a corner stone in our strategy,” reports Jacob Brown, Director of Business Development. “We’re making interaction through the website a conversation, no longer just one-way communication. Expect to see fresh content, demonstrating our achievement and growth.”

Lee Industrial Contracting is a single source contractor specializing in complete turnkey solutions. With our headquarters in Michigan and branches in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky, Lee Contracting is capable of serving the entire US as well as Mexico and Canada. Utilizing new and updated equipment, this team of expert industrial contractors can move just about anything.

Their experienced project managers will ensure every step of the process is completed using the most time-efficient and cost-effective means. Lee employs a team of experienced and qualified heavy machinery movers, riggers, pipe fitters, electricians, masons, welders, custom carpenters, and dedicated laborers.

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