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May 2011

Volume 7, Issue 2

giornaleAn Aristeo Construction Journal

A Culture of SafetyWith Aristeo’s long term company growth, we maintain our culture of safety through ongoing safety initiatives, process improvement and employee training. Our beliefs and attitude toward safety shape the behaviors of our entire team. By minimizing at-risk behaviors, we experience low accident rates and high productivity on our projects. Led by top management’s proactive approach to safety, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels responsible for safety and pursues it on a daily basis.

This culture of safety also transcends to our minority business affiliate, Stenco Construction. Stenco is proud of its safety record, and has only one recordable incident in its 13 year history.

As we expand our markets and develop new clients our very future depends on how safely we execute a project today. Automotive companies have had enhanced safety standards and requirements for years. Other industries, including petrochemical and energy, take safety standards to an even higher level. In order to compete in those markets, we must train, plan and take ownership of not only every aspect we self-perform, but we must also ensure that our subcontractors employ the same level of commitment.

A specific example of our safety efforts can be seen on our wind park construction with our rescue training. This training is crucial for those involved with wind turbine construction.

In the event of injury or illness, hazardous conditions, equipment failure, or if an individual has become stuck in suspension, expeditious rescue may be required. Construction trades-persons and wind technicians must work in confined spaces while atop 80 to 100 meter towers, roughly 20 to 25 stories above the ground. Project sites are in rural areas far from medical facilities, and of course, in areas of strong winds and often harsh weather. It is extremely important for those working on the jobsite to know what to do in an emergency situation.

Aristeo requires full participation in rescue training on every wind park construction project. The

training includes sixteen hours of classroom instruction and hands on turbine mock rescue drills.

As being safe and embracing safety is a culture to live by, we realize that safety, while a company directive, is an individual choice. From restricting the use of cell phones while on site, to personally taking ownership that every activity is planned and conducted safely, we all make the choice to live the culture of safety for ourselves, our family and our future.

President’s Corner 2

Recent Projects 2

WINDPOWER 2011 2

Aristeo Installation 3

Making Headlines 3

People Profiles 3

Rouge Rescue 4

Achievement 4

Service Milestones 4

At Aristeo, safety is of utmost importance

Rescue Training at Timber Road II Wind Park

2 May 2011

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Recent AwardsGeneral Motors Corporation

Structural Steel, SOG, Foundations & Pits Location – Defiance, Ohio

Estimator – Graham TidburyProject Director – Jon Rigoni

Project Manager – Brian PeaseField Superintendent – Rich Cross

Fluor Constructors InternationalPower Process Piping - ICP Pipeway

Structural SteelLocation – Marathon’s Detroit Refinery

Estimator– Joe GluckProject Director – Rick Lewandowski

Project Manager – Justin KrasnodemskiField Superintendent – Al Cann

Stenco Recent Awards

Flower HospitalPromedica Hematology - Oncology

Tenant Upfit Location – Sylvania, OhioEstimator – Mike Slosson

Project Manager – Rick KolozsiField Superintendent – Jim Camilli

Toledo City SchoolsPickett Elementary School

Location – Toledo, OhioEstimator – Mike Slosson

Project Manager – Rick KolozsiField Superintendent – Jim Camilli

President’s CornerAs I sit down to gather my random thoughts for this newsletter, I’m reminded by our team it was due last week. Maybe I’ve been a little distracted from my duties; on February 27th I became a grandfather! Little Alessandro (Alex) Martinelli came into this world at 7lbs 14oz, a healthy baby boy born to my daughter Anne and her husband André. To say I’m excited would be a monumental understatement. Another reason I’ve been preoccupied is I’ve just celebrated a milestone birthday, my 60th. They say 60 is the new 40, but when I show up at the gym each morning at 5:30am, trust me, I can tell the difference!

These life changes have caused me to reflect on what’s important to me. In my business life, safety is the most essential thing we do. Though we have brought new people into our organization and had many changes in the kinds of work we do, and where we do it, all of our safety initiatives have continued to produce outstanding results. Both Aristeo Construction and Stenco were recently recognized by the Michigan AGC for outstanding safety. Aristeo received the Silver Standard 2010 Michigan Outstanding Safety Performance Award and Stenco received the Gold Standard 2010 Michigan Outstanding Safety Performance Award. Our success in this area is due to the talented people promoting it internally and our obligation to our employees and customers to constantly improve.

Our good fortune has continued in 2011 and we are on pace to finish the year stronger than 2010. We have a robust book of business in the automotive, energy and commodity production market sectors. Though our business results and lineup of future work is encouraging, I’ve learned to look over my shoulder after 34 years in business. The escalating price of petroleum products has me extremely concerned. As we approach the magical gasoline threshold price of $4.00/gallon, I can only hope history does not repeat itself. Unfortunately, energy prices affect everything we do and typically dampen economic growth. Our automotive customers have proactively anticipated this possibility and have excellent product offerings with improved mileage. We need to embrace these new fuel efficient vehicles, as a new paradigm in global energy demand and cost has arrived.

We have continued to work on diversifying our company and have made big strides in wind energy. We have exciting projects underway in Ohio and Michigan and we will again have an exhibit at the annual AWEA WINDPOWER convention in Anaheim, California. Wind energy continues to grow in North America and will become an important part of our national energy plan. Something that is critical to yours, mine and my grandson’s future.

Regards,

WINDPOWER 2011- Anaheim, CaliforniaAristeo is making its fourth appearance exhibiting at this year’s WINDPOWER 2011 Conference in Anaheim, California May 22-25. If attending, please visit us at Booth #3009.

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Aristeo Installation LLCNew name, same premier equipment placing servicesTo better serve our clients and further expand our scope of services, Aristeo Rigging & Erectors has recently evolved into Aristeo Installation. Under the direction of our new General Manager, Dave Hurst, Aristeo Installation will focus on automotive and industrial projects.

Aristeo Installation is streamlined to be responsive and economical while providing stability and resources of a respected construction firm. They’re goal is to take the most ambitious program and deliver consistently on safety, quality and schedule.

People Profiles Wes Fobear v joined Aristeo as Field Engineer in March. Wes graduated last December with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Michigan State University. He comes to Aristeo with two summers of experience. In his spare time, Wes enjoys fishing, traveling, golf and hunting.

Steve Schoenknecht v joined Aristeo in March as Project Manager with ten years of construction experience. A graduate from Western Michigan University, he received his Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning & Public Administration. In his spare time, Steve enjoys camping, home improvement, gardening and spending time with his wife, Kim, and children, Nick and Grace.

Our new Estimating Assistant v Laurie Schneider, joined Aristeo last September with six years of construction experience. Laurie enjoys going on long walks, motorcycle riding with friends (as a passenger) and spending time with her children and grandson.

Our new Field Engineer v Cody Telgheder, joined Aristeo in February. With a Bachelor of Science in in Civil Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, Cody has two years of work experience. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Civil Engineering also from Lawrence Tech. Cody enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Making HeadlinesAristeo’s own, Dave Nadeau was recently featured on WDIV Local 4 Detroit News to talk about the Rapid Deployment Rescue Ladder he invented. The purpose of the rescue ladder is to close the loop on safety and give a reliable option to rescue training when they need it. The ladder reduces the time to rescue a fallen worker from hours to minutes.

Dave said he came up with the idea when he was at a rescue training in New York using a regular ladder. After visiting a WINDPOWER conference, he began to design a new ladder that can hang off the top of a wind turbine’s nacelle.

The ladder is now being used for other industries besides wind energy.

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May 2011

Years of ServiceWe are pleased to congratulate the following employees on their service milestones:

25 years

May 30 Danny Baumann Steel Division

15 years

May 22 Graham Lemons Field Operations

10 years

April 2 Tony Lindner Mechanic If you prefer to receive an electronic copy of our newsletter, please contact

Katie Edwards at 734.367.1585 or kedwards@aristeo.com

5 years

June 7 Tim Ganton Field OperationsJune 13 Brian Muncy Steel Division

Rouge Rescue & River Days

On June 4, Aristeo will participate in the annual Rouge River Rescue & River Day to help restore and protect the Rouge River ecosystem. This will be our 7th consecutive year. In previous years, employees and their families have been eager to lend a hand along with our operators to hoist cars, tires and debris from the river and surrounding park.

Please help us make this year’s event a success by volunteering your time and energy. Contact Rick Lewandowski at 734.367.1523 to get involved and make a difference in the ecosystem.

Achievement

Congratulations to Steve Aristeo on being recognized as the 2010 Operating Engineer Apprentice of the Year at the annual AGC meeting in Lansing. Selection was based on his dedication to excellence in the trade and his exceptional commitment and performance demonstrated while working for Aristeo.

Cars being removed from the Rouge River

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