GASCO NAMES SWEENEY AGENCY OF RECORD

CLEVELAND – Feb. 12, 2007 - Gasco Affiliates (Tampa, FL), a leading manufacturer of precision calibration gas mixtures, has retained Sweeney as its agency of record.

Sweeney will provide strategic counsel, research, branding, media relations and direct marketing services focused on building awareness and distribution throughout North America, South America and the Pacific Rim.

"Market demand for calibration gas for gas detection technologies continues to grow on a global scale, creating exceptional expansion opportunities for Gasco," said Jim Sweeney, president of Sweeney. "We are pleased to be partnering with an organization whose knowledge of and expertise in the gas detection industry continues to fuel their leadership position."

Founded in 1986, Sweeney is a leading, full-service marketing and public relations firm with offices in Cleveland (headquarters) and Wilmington, N.C. For additional information visit www.sweeneypr.com.