HOUSTON, May 20, 2005 - Houston Business Journal has ranked Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group) among the publication’s Houston Small Business 100. EMS Group ranked 42 on the list of Houston’s top 100 small businesses.

Ranked by 2004 gross revenue, the companies had to meet a list of criteria established by an advisory committee. The companies had to be headquartered within the eight-county Houston metropolitan area, be in business for a minimum of five years and have no more than 500 employees or $50 million in annual revenue.

"This award is an indication that our growth strategy, which combines aggressive sales and marketing initiatives with acquisitions that make sense, is being recognized," said Tim Nesler, CEO of EMS Group.

EMS Group’s ranking was announced during a ceremony at the Westin Galleria Hotel. The honored businesses appear in the May 20th issue of the Houston Business Journal.

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About Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group)

Energy Maintenance Services Group is a business development company focused on providing operations and maintenance services to three major segments of the energy industry - pipelines, power, and water facilities. For more information visit the Web site: www.emsglobal.net.

- has ranked Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group) among the publication’s Houston Small Business 100. EMS Group ranked 42 on the list of Houston’s top 100 small businesses.