Victoria, B.C. April 29, 2009 -- Link-Line Contractors Ltd. was presented with the James L. Abraham 2008 Safety Performance Award of Excellence. This award is presented annually to the contractor with the lowest Lost-Time Accident Frequency Rate for Distribution Pipeline Construction in Canada.

 

The award was accepted by Link-Line President Rick Delaney at the Pipeline Contractors Association of Canada's Annual Convention. "Safety is the #1 priority at Link-Line," said Mr. Delaney. "We have won several recent awards which demonstrate the tremendous success Link-Line has achieved in developing an accident-free culture.

 

This award is the result of the hard work and attention to safety of our entire organization. We are proud to produce the highest levels of safety for all of our customers."

 

Link-Line is the largest Canadian owned natural gas distribution contractor in Ontario. Link-Line provides a complete range of construction and maintenance services to the utility industry. While Link-Line's primary area of activity is natural gas, the company also installs and services electrical, communications, water and sewer systems.

 

For further information please contact:

 

Mr. Derek Van Patter - Vice-President, Administration
Tel: 905-265-7400