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United Site Services Joins Forces with The John & Company in Utah

National Industry Leader and Utah’s Largest In-State Portable Restroom Provider to Offer Customers Enhanced Coverage Across the U.S.

Westborough, Massachusetts Ogden, Utah September 4, 2008

United Site Services, Inc. (USS), the nation's leading provider of portable restroom services, emergency response sanitation, temporary fence, erosion control, power and storage, announced today that The John & Co, the most successful and recognizable portable restroom company in Utah, has become part of the USS family.  

The move strengthens USS’s ability to service customers in the construction, oil & gas and special events markets and expands coverage to The John & Co’s current operating locations including Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem and Ogden, Utah as well as southwestern Wyoming.  Founded in 1974, The John & Company is Utah’s largest in-state portable restroom and wastewater disposal company.

“The John & Co. is one of the most respected companies in the industry and is an excellent match for our family at United Site Services,” said Kevin Bruce, president and CEO of USS.  “Their commitment to the highest quality customer service is clear, and we are so pleased that founder and former CEO Ray Bowden will continue to play an important ongoing role with our team and share his expertise.”  Since its inception, The John and Co. has sustained more than a 10% growth rate per year.

The John & Company was the brainchild of Bowden, who recognized the need for a portable restroom provider while he was working as a general contractor.   More than three decades later, The John & Company boasts a loyal customer base including the Boy Scouts of America, Kennecott Utah Copper, Wasatch Constructors, Hill Air Force Base, Salt Lake County Corporation and many others.

“We know that becoming part of United Site Services will be a great advantage for our customers and our company,” said Bowden.  “Our customers will benefit from the strength, geographic reach and additional products of a national and highly regarded business partner, and our dedicated employees will have access to new professional development opportunities in an increasingly dynamic industry.”  

With its recent growth, USS now directly serves customers in 20 states from Boston to San Diego and Miami to Seattle in more than 56 operating locations nationwide.  USS, the largest company in its industry, serves customers in the construction, commercial, agricultural, special events and emergency response markets. 

About United Site Services

United Site Services (USS) is the largest provider of portable restrooms and temporary fence, storage, erosion control, power and other site services. Based in Boston, USS has more than 56 branch locations with 1,500 employees nationwide. Founded in 1999, USS has experienced unprecedented industry growth through excellence in service delivery and aggressive acquisitions of proven local providers. Customer segments include commercial, residential and infrastructure construction; special events; federal, state and local governments; emergency response; military; and commercial establishments. For information, visit www.unitedsiteservices.com.