Stapleton Group and Explosive Countermeasures International Form Strategic Alliance

Stapleton Group and Explosive Countermeasures International, Inc. (ECI), providers of bomb dogs and explosives detection services have established a strategic alliance between the two companies, continuing to build upon a 15 year professional relationship. This formalized business relationship between two highly respected innovators in the bomb dog and explosives detection industry will allow the two organizations to fully leverage their combined capabilities through the convergence of individual sales & marketing and operational & logistical competencies. This relationship will support the exploration of a wider range of opportunities for each firm and provide considerable competitive advantages in the marketplace.

“We are certainly very pleased to solidify our relationship with Explosive Countermeasures. I have known the folks at ECI for many years and have always regarded them as a top flight operation. We look forward to working with them in the future in mutually expanding our operational footprints and enhancing our core capabilities,” said Michael Stapleton, Stapleton Group Corporate Director. “The marketplace for bomb dogs and explosives detection services is truly global and this alliance of talent and resources will allow us to collectively pursue opportunities wherever they may present themselves. It positions us well to collaboratively gain share of the highly competitive explosive detection business."

“We are thrilled to join with the Stapleton Group in this mutually supporting business relationship. “We see tremendous opportunities to grow our bomb dog and explosives detection business in markets throughout the U.S. and other parts world, and we continue to take steps to strengthen our position through innovation, marketing and strategic partnerships,” said Megan Kelley, CEO of Explosive Countermeasures International, Inc. "This alliance gives us the ability to compete for a far more diverse spectrum of opportunities over a far broader geographic range.” “The Stapleton name in this industry is synonymous with excellence and innovation and combined with ECI’s outstanding reputation and capabilities we could not imagine a stronger team.”

Explosive Countermeasures International, Inc. is headquartered in suburban Washington, DC at Delaplane, Virginia with regional facilities in New York and Pennsylvania. Established in 1989, ECI is a provider of a wide array of explosive detection services to private sector and government agencies such as government facilities, academic institutions, banks, sports venues, transportation facilities, hotels, international exporting establishments, nonprofit associations, law firms, property management firms, and special events. ECI explosive detection canine services are certified by the Department of Homeland Security under the “SAFETY Act.” www.nobombs.net

Stapleton Group is headquartered in New York City with facilities in Pennsylvania and Sun Valley, Idaho. Michael Stapleton, founder of Michael Stapleton Associates in 1987, has returned to the explosive detection business with Stapleton Group, a premier provider of specialized physical security services that strengthen perimeter security programs by mitigating the threat of explosive devices, weapons-of-mass destruction, and high-consequence intruders. The original and current business model of Stapleton Group leverages the unique knowledge, training and experience of retired and active members of the New York City Police Department Bomb Squad and Emergency Services Unit, as well as other elite law enforcement and military organizations. www.stapleton-group.com