Northern Crane Services Acquires Parkland Crane Services

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, Sep 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
NC Services Group ("NCSG"), a Northwest Capital Appreciation company and
the parent company of Northern Crane Services Inc. ("NCS"), announces
that NCS has purchased the assets and business of Parkland Crane Service
Ltd. ("Parkland"). Parkland was established over 27 years ago by Jim and
Barb Robinson. Parkland has grown into a trusted provider of lifting
solutions in Edmonton and the surrounding area.

As part of the transaction, Parkland will be fully integrated with NCS
allowing for access to more equipment and services for their customers.

"We are excited to have a well established company, such as Parkland,
come into the NCS fold," said Leo Davis, NCS CEO and co-founder.
"Parkland Crane is very much a family business and we are excited to
welcome all of the Parkland employees into the Northern Crane family. Jim
and his family have built a tremendous business and we couldn't be
happier to welcome the whole team."

"The merger is another step in our strategy to strengthen our position as
the lifting & heavy haul solutions provider of choice" said John Stevens,
NCS President and COO. "Parkland will add to our resources and their
experience and customer base will be an added benefit for NCS."

Jim Robison added, "The merger is exciting for us and our customers as
additional equipment and resources provided by NCS will allow us to
continue to provide an outstanding level of service to our customers. In
addition, we are excited about becoming a part of the Northern Crane
family."

About NC Services Group

Our ambition is to be the lifting and heavy haul solutions provider of
choice in Western Canada and North Western United States. Through the
partnering of our family of companies, the versatility of the services
that we provide continues to strengthen and grow. Each entity brings with
it the experience and equipment to attain our vision.

About Northwest Capital Appreciation

www.nwcap.com

Northwest Capital Appreciation has been acquiring and growing companies
since it was founded in 1992. NCA has consistently built value by making
investments in leveraged buyouts, consolidations, recapitalizations and
growth financings of smaller middle market companies, defined as
companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $250
million. Since its founding, NCA has completed more than 75 acquisitions.

Contacts:
NC Services Group
Leo Davis
(780) 447-4440

NC Services Group
John Stevens
(780) 447-4440
Website: www.northerncrane.com

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