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ESS EXPO.08 - Global Conference Highlights EH&S Information Technology Solutions and Best Practices That Drive Sustainability and Performance TEMPE, Ariz. - April 21, 2008 - More than 400 executives and professionals from business, industry and public sector organizations around the world gathered at ESS.EXPO.08, the premier conference for users of integrated Environmental, Health, Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software solutions. They learned first-hand how organizations are successfully leveraging new integrated information systems and best practices to reach their sustainability and performance goals. Robert Johnson, President and CEO of ESS, the leading provider of EH&S and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, said that "The record turnout for this year's event is proof that EH&S and Crisis Management issues are urgent priorities. ESS EXPO.08 was a great opportunity for the many industry leaders who use our software to see how their peers are reducing complexity, risks and costs to achieve operational excellence." EXPO.08 attendees agreed. Alvin Burnett of Sunoco said, "EXPO has been a great networking opportunity to meet with ESS clients for sharing experiences." Anita Posner of US Steel added, "[Expo is a] good source for information and seeing demonstrations." During the three-day event, a slate of over 50 EXPO sessions featured speakers from major corporations - including Alcoa, PetroChina, Dow Chemical, Koppers, Duke Energy, HD Supply and others - as well as public agencies ranging from the USDA Forest Service and Brookhaven National Laboratory to a variety of local government agencies. Also participating were other world-class technology and service providers including Microsoft, IBM, SAIC, CH2M HILL, ERM, DS&S, EDSG, OSIsoft, URS, Carbonetworks and many more. Together, EXPO attendees addressed urgent business issues such as greenhouse gas management, worker injuries and illness, product stewardship, corporate social responsibility reporting and performance management. They also looked at new compliance challenges such as Europe's REACH and the United States' CFATS regulations. Other ESS EXPO.08 highlights: About ESS ESS is the leading provider of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management sustainability software that supports Governance, Risk and Compliance and Operational Excellence. The company has provided global and local software solutions for thousands of businesses, government agencies and other organizations worldwide. ESS is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., with major U.S offices in Denver, Houston Washington, D.C, and international offices in Beijing, China and Calgary, Alberta. For more information call 1-800-289-6116.

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