FORT WORTH, TX–(Marketwire) – Firemans Contractors, Inc. ( OTCQB : FRCN ) is the only company with a franchise model positioned to streamline and standardize pavement and parking lot maintenance services for clients nationally, Chief Executive Officer Renee Gilmore said in a radio interview.

Gilmore told theStockRadio.com in an interview aired Nov. 5 that the parking lot maintenance business was “very fragmented” and that “a lot of services that we provide are underserved.”

A one-stop shop solution

“We developed a franchise model for parking lot maintenance, striping, pressure washing, and seal coating” that brings “all these services under one umbrella,” said Gilmore. “There is nothing and no one, no company that is offering this type of service nationwide to streamline it. For example, for any nationwide retailer or property management company, we would be able to provide the same service for all of their properties across the nation under one company through our franchise system.”

Gilmore said that “we’re really the only company offering this type of franchise model” which “offers opportunities for small business owners that maybe are already doing this type of trade, or a business person that’s looking to start their own business for themselves but not necessarily by themselves.”

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Gilmore said the business is attractive for three reasons. Its “recession resistant,” it’s a “repeat business,” and it’s a “required service mandated by local, state, and/or nationwide ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] standards.”

The company launched its first franchise in July, and the franchise has already reported a net profit margin of 35 percent after its first quarterly review, said Gilmore.

“We hope to close another franchise before the end of the year and hopefully another ten in calendar year 2013.”

To hear more about what Renee Gilmore has to say about Firemans Contractors and its franchise development plans, go to theStockRadio.com.

About Firemans Contractors – “Contractors You Can Trust”

Firemans Contractors’ professional services include road improvements, pavement maintenance, seal coating, parking lot striping, pavement marking, asphalt maintenance and repair, and ADA compliance. The publicly-traded company, which recently began franchise development program, is a partner in the Veteran Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) and donates a percentage of its profits to local Firefighters’ Associations.

The company’s clients include schools and universities, hotel, restaurant, and retail chains; banks, clinics, food, chemical, property, and facility management companies, and major worldwide corporations.

To learn more about the Firemans Contractors franchise program, visit Firemans Contractors Franchise Opportunities.

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Renee Gilmore, CEO of Fireman’s Contractors, stated: “It’s an exciting time for our Company as we are having tremendous interest shown by new potential franchisees. Launching of our first franchise has bred excitement and helped expose our franchise opportunity to other quality individuals and entrepreneurs. Mr. Fred Hermosillo, who has almost 20 years of experience in the pavement industry, seized the opportunity to own the first franchise, and we both are looking forward to Station 1 being a great success.”

 
Part of the support Fireman’s offers its new franchisees is representation at the AATC – AAGD Business Exchange Trade Show. This trade show has more than 200 executives from over 50 property management companies, and provides great opportunity to meet one-on-one with decision makers. The event will be held on August 16, 2012, at the Arlington Convention Center.

 
CEO, Renee Gilmore continued by stating: “Since last year’s attendance at the AATC-AAGD Business Exchange, Fireman’s not only gained a lot of new customers, but repeat business is up from 36% to 60% this fiscal year.”

 
Fireman’s is also a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and a partner in the VetFran initiative, offering veterans financial incentives after they have returned home from serving our country. Fireman’s franchise development program provides training and support for new franchisees, including the Firebase™ software program aimed to assist the Company and its franchisees in expanding its market share by streamlining the contractor’s business management process.
Previously Fireman’s Contractors announced that it launched its Franchise Development Program after finalizing the Federal Disclosure Document required by the Federal Trade Commission. The Franchise Development Program aims to expand market share through franchise expansion. The Franchise Development Program is being lead by a team of highly successful experienced franchise development professionals which has successfully facilitated well over 7,000 franchise sales, and has close to 300 combined years of franchise industry experience.

For more information about Fireman’s Contractors franchise program, please visit:

Fireman’s Contractors Franchise Opportunities.

 
About Fireman’s Contractors:
Fireman’s Contractors, Inc. (FRCN) is a full-service commercial contractor offering business-to-business commercial franchises and professional services for commercial and government clients in the pavement maintenance and parking lot maintenance industry. Its services include Road Improvements, Pavement Maintenance, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Striping, Pavement Marking, Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, and ADA Compliance. Fireman’s Contractors is a proud member of International Franchise Association (IFA) and a partner in the VetFran initiative offering veterans financial incentives after they have returned home from serving our country. Fireman’s Franchise Development Program provides training and support, including its propriety business management software, Firebase™. Fireman’s Contractors brings a professional value system delivering outstanding results through honorable customer relationships and repeat business. Local firefighters are supported by a portion of profits which are donated to local Firefighter Associations. For more information about Fireman’s Contractors, visit: www.FiremansContractors.com

 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information respecting the factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10K and Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.
For more information, contact:
Fireman’s Contractors, Inc.
2406 Gravel Road
Fort Worth, TX 76118
Phone: 800-475-1479

Renee Gilmore, CEO of Fireman’s Contractors, stated, “We’re excited to announce this critical step in the implementation of our franchise development initiative. We believe that the sale of this first franchise will assist in the sale of other franchise territories in the coming months.”

A member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), Fireman’s is building its franchise development program, aimed to assist the company in expanding its market share. As a franchisor, the company will provide franchisees with training and support, including the proprietary Firebase^TM software platform, which is included along with other business tools and training for new franchisees of Fireman’s Contractors.

Fireman’s franchise development program is being led by a team of highly successful, experienced franchise development professionals who have previously facilitated the sales of more than 7,000 franchises.  Fireman’s Contractors is also a partner in the IFA’s VetFran initiative, which offers financial incentives to veterans returning home in honor of their service to our country. For more information about Fireman’s Contractors franchise program, please visit: Fireman’s Contractors Franchise Opportunities.

About VetFran:

The Veteran Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) is an International Franchise Association (IFA) program. VetFran was founded in 1991 in an effort to support veterans returning from war and help them transition into civilian economy. It includes more than 400 IFA franchisor member companies offering financial incentives, training and mentoring to veterans interested in small business ownership and/or a career path in franchising. Since the program’s inception, more than 2,100 veterans have become franchise business owners through VetFran.

About Fireman’s Contractors:

Fireman’s Contractors, Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) is a full-service contractor providing professional services for commercial and government clients, offering Business to Business Franchise Opportunities. Its services include Road Improvements, Pavement Maintenance, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Striping, Pavement Marking, Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, and ADA Compliance.  Fireman’s Contractors has completed its FDD requirements with the Federal Trade Commission and has developed franchise territories across the U.S.  The company’s goal is to develop hundreds of new franchise locations in the next 24 to 48 months.  Fireman’s Contractors brings a professional value system delivering outstanding results through honorable customer relationships and repeat business. Local firefighters are supported by a portion of profits which are donated to local Firefighter Associations

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information respecting the factors that could materially affect the Company and its operations are contained in its annual report on Form 10K and Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

This robust software platform includes the necessary online management tools to help a contract service business run successfully, including accounting/invoicing functions, customer relationship management software, business development resources and more. In addition, the platform is compatible with the Apple iPad and will enable Fireman’s field representatives to generate project estimates and obtain customer sign-off digitally at the customer’s location.

Renee Gilmore, CEO of Fireman’s Contractors, stated, “We are very excited with the steps we have taken over the last several months to launch this very important part of our business. The Firebase online platform will be a valuable asset to all our franchisees and possibly other commercial contractors in the future.”

The Firebase platform is included along with other business tools and training for new franchisees of Fireman’s Contractors. A member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), Fireman’s recently announced the launch of its franchise development program, aimed to assist the company in expanding its market share. The program is being led by a team of highly successful, experienced franchise development professionals who have previously facilitated the sales of more than 7,000 franchises. Fireman’s Contractors is also a partner in the IFA’s VetFran initiative, which offers financial incentives to veterans returning home in honor of their service to our country. For more information about Fireman’s Contractors franchise program, please visit: Fireman’s Contractors Franchise Opportunities.

As previously announced, the company was recently recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a 2012 Free Enterprise Honoree. Beth Solomon, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Industry Relations for the IFA, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Fireman’s Contractors into the VetFran program and look forward to working with the company to offer our returning veterans options for affordable small business ownership. We believe Fireman’s Contractors’ service platform and strong value proposition are an outstanding match for our VetFran program.”

About VetFran:

The Veteran Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) is an International Franchise Association (IFA) program. VetFran was founded in 1991 in an effort to support veterans returning from war and help them transition into civilian economy. It includes more than 400 IFA franchisor member companies offering financial incentives, training and mentoring to veterans interested in small business ownership and/or a career path in franchising. Since the program’s inception, more than 2,100 veterans have become franchise business owners through VetFran.

About Fireman’s Contractors:

Fireman’s Contractors, Inc. is a full-service contractor commercial contractor offering business-to-business commercial franchises and services in the pavement maintenance and parking lot maintenance industry as well as providing professional services for commercial and government clients. Its services include Road Improvements, Pavement Maintenance, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Striping, Pavement Marking, Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, and ADA Compliance. Fireman’s Contractors has completed its FDD requirements with the Federal Trade Commission and has developed franchise territories across the U.S.  Fireman’s Contractors brings a professional value system delivering outstanding results through honorable customer relationships and repeat business. Local firefighters are supported by a portion of profits which are donated to local Firefighter Associations. For more information about Fireman’s Contractors, visit: www.FiremansContractors.com

For more information, contact:

Investor Relations Contact:

Geralyn Maher DeBusk

Halliburton Investor Relations

Phone: 972-458-8000

Keynote speakers at the Summit will include senior officers from Sam’s Club, Federal Express, McDonald’s, Best Buy and other successful corporations, as well as political analyst James Carville, author and radio talk show host Mary Matalin, and senior officials from the U.S. Chamber.

Commenting on Fireman’s participation in the Small Business Summit, CEO Renee Gilmore said, “We are honored to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at the 2012 Small Business Summit, and we look forward to networking with other successful small business leaders and respected political figures at the event.”

About Fireman’s Contractors:

Fireman’s Contractors, Inc. is a full-service contractor providing professional services for commercial and government clients. Services include Road Improvements, Pavement Maintenance, Seal Coating, Parking Lot Striping, Pavement Marking, Asphalt Maintenance and Repair, and ADA Compliance. Fireman’s Contractors has completed its FDD requirements with the Federal Trade Commission and has developed franchise territories across the U.S. The company’s goal is to develop a number of new franchise locations in the next 24 to 48 months. Fireman’s Contractors brings a professional value system delivering outstanding results through honorable customer relationships and repeat business. Local firefighters are supported by a portion of profits which are donated to local Firefighter Associations. For additional information about Fireman’s Contractors, visit: www.FiremansContractors.com

Founded by a Firefighter, Fireman’s Contractors — Contractors You Can Trust ®

For more information, contact:

Fireman’s Contractors, Inc.
2406 Gravel Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76118
Phone: 800-475-1479

Investor Relations Contact:
Geralyn Maher DeBusk
Halliburton Investor Relations
972-458-8000

“Residential remodeling construction this winter is really as strong as it’s been in past  5 years. Some analyst predicts residential remodeling will keep growing throughout 2012,” states Joe Emison of Texas-based BuildFax, a division of BUILDERRadius and creator from the BuildFax remodeling index. Residential remodeling, as measured because they build permits in the month of January, were in an annual rate of, up 13 percent from December and 11 percent from last year, based on BuildFax. The index shows particular strength within the Area and also the West. Sales of foreclosed properties might be enhancing the amounts, as traders have swarmed the marketplace, purchasing up distressed qualities and turning them into rental fees. A lot of individuals qualities happen to be either abandoned or vandalized and want at the minimum fundamental renovating and at most full makeovers.
Great news for U.S. companies that serve the construction market, and of course their stocks. Sherwin Williams (NYSE: SHW), which gets 77 percent of its revenue from the U.S. market, is trading at an all time high, going back to its IPO in 1964. Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is seeing the best levels since April of 2002, and shares of Lowes (NYSE: LOW) are at a high not seen since 2007. Both get all of their revenue from U.S. customers.
Others poised to profit: Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY), which takes about 65 percent of its revenue from U.S. sales and of course U.S. Gypsum (NYSE: USG), whose shares are up 103 percent in the last three months, United Rentals (NYSE: URI), which rents construction equipment, shares up 44 percent this year, and MASCO (NYSE: MAS), which makes all kinds of building products.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract to provide Project Management Consulting (PMC) services for a new pipe rolling mill near Corpus Christi, Texas for Tianjin Pipe (Group) Corporation (TPCO), a global leader in the manufacture of seamless pipe.

Officials did not disclose the contract value; however estimated the total program value at around $1 billion.

Jacobs’s Houston and Shanghai operations are responsible for the Project Management Consulting services. Jacobs is expected to assist TPCO with the coordination and management of engineering, procurement, and construction for the mill thereby enhancing TPCO’s own internal capabilities and resources as well as those of its Chinese associate engineering company, Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited (CERI). Engineering, procurement and construction of the new facility is expected to be a multinational endeavor, including professional services, materials and/or labor from, the United States, Europe and China.

The new manufacturing facility, located in Gregory, Texas near the Port of Corpus Christi, is scheduled to be delivered with phased completions between December 2012 and end of 2014. This project is TPCO’s first major mill in the United States.

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, “We are very proud that TPCO has chosen Jacobs to provide project management consulting services for its first project in the U.S. This is a major investment in Texas and reflects the confidence in our reputation for successfully delivering large facilities anywhere in the world.”

Headquartered in Tianjin, China, TPCO has major manufacturing facilities in China and Indonesia and according to TPCO, has captured over 40 percent of China’s OCTG domestic market and exports to over 100 countries in Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our 2011 Form 10-K, and in particular the discussions contained under Items 1 – Business, 1A – Risk Factors, 3 – Legal Proceedings, and 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.

Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) and IKEA is going to be offering a charging station in its parking areas to charge your vehicle very soon? It appears both of these retail procedures are planning for the future. Walgreens intends to install as much as 800 electric vehicle charging stations at locations over the U.S. this year, which may allow it to be the country’s greatest retail supporter from the concept. Meanwhile, home decorating store IKEA intends to test the acceptance of battery chargers at 10 stores within the Western Untied States.

The Walgreens installations, which began last summer time, uses EVGO Freedom Stations from NRG Energy. We’ve got the technology will include whether Electricity charger, which could give a “top off” that stretches an electrical vehicle’s range up to 30 miles in under ten minutes or with an amount 2 charger that stretches the number by 25 miles during a period of an hour or so. You will find trade-offs, obviously, since charging more rapidly could shorten the lifespan from the vehicle’s battery.

The websites specific for that charging stations includes Boston, Colorado, La, New You are able to City, Bay Area and Washington, D.C. Other states which get the battery chargers include Florida, New Jersey, Or, Tennessee and Washington. You will find already installations happening across Chicago, Dallas and Houston.

Could all parking lots become the perfect fueling stations in the future? Its appears to be happening right before our eyes as more plug-in electric vehicles come available and lots of charging stations are installed, it’s a great idea as gasoline prices continue to increase.

A significant road construction project in Tarrant County is approaching the 2-year mark. Designers broke ground around the North Tarrant Express in mid-2010. Once it’s complete, the NTE will run from Interstate-35W in Fort Worth to Industrial Boulevard in Euless. The $2.5 billion project will rebuild the present lanes of Interstate-820, Highway 121 and Highway 183, and add handled toll lanes.

“Probably over the following two months, this whole corridor is going to be being built,” stated Robert Hinkle, representative for that NTE. “So, which means there’s happening within the entire 13 . 5 miles.” By focusing on the whole project all at one time, rather than gradually, designers can complete the development much faster.

The NTE is anticipated to become open by June 2015. The job has already been in front of schedule, however the orange barrels and concrete obstacles will not be disappearing in the near future. “When you pull individuals concrete obstacles in, which you need to do to produce the development, the lanes remain. They’re just likely to look a great deal more compact,” Hinkle described. “So, for individuals workers’ safety but for the drivers’ safety, we would like folks to decelerate and give consideration.”

Across the stretch, cars, construction and congestion are commonplace. So, a minimum of for the following 3 years, controlling with the traffic trouble place is going to be tricky. “On a day, we have about 150,000 cars moving through this corridor, as well as we have about 1,000 employees on a day,” Hinkle stated. “So, put lower your Rim, put lower your sandwich, put lower your makeup, put lower anything you have with you – grip the wheel and drive.”