Cadence Network Joins Forces with McKinnon & Clark

Cincinnati, OH, April 05, 2006 --(PR.com)-- McKinnon & Clarke has formed an alliance with Cadence Network that will see the international utilities specialist provide a range of utility cost reduction services to the American market and give Cadence Network clients access to global utility expense management expertise.

Established in the United Kingdom in 1976, McKinnon & Clarke currently work on behalf of clients across Europe, the Far East and the United States to identify areas of potential cost reduction through a combination of cost and consumption analysis.

The Cadence Network client base comprises over 250,000 locations across the USA, including chain stores, multiple site businesses and government facilities. Together with McKinnon & Clarke, Cadence Network will provide a comprehensive service that enables business to gain control over electric, gas, water, waste, telecom and fuel expenses while incorporating a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency.

Group Managing Director, Simon Northrop explains, “Our partnership with Cadence Network will be mutually beneficial, and we hope to bring business to Cadence as well as using their existing connections to strengthen our links within the U.S. market. We are particularly excited to be introducing our Bureau Service to the market, as this provides a tailored solution to those companies with multiple sites. The service gives the client simple, accessible online information on their utilities costs across all of their sites, however they are spread geographically.”

Jeff Hart, CEO of Cadence Network responded, “Cadence was formed in 1997 to bring a focused and best practices approach to help multiple site enterprises manage utility expense data, translate that data into relevant information, and improve executive decision-making pertaining to electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunication, lease, and waste expenses. We are confident that working with McKinnon & Clarke will continue to benefit both companies as well as our clients. McKinnon & Clarke shares our approach to customer satisfaction, our primary goal has always been to deliver the greatest amount of savings possible to our clients.”

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Notes to Editor

Established in 1976, McKinnon & Clarke have grown from modest beginnings to become an international organisation. The group now operates worldwide with main countries of operation being Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK, USA and Vietnam.

About Cadence

Cadence Network, Inc. delivers comprehensive utility, telecommunications and lease facility expense management to chain stores, multiple site businesses and government. The people, services and software of Cadence Network enable business and government to gain control over electric, gas, water, waste, lease and telecommunications expenses by streamlining such services as invoice auditing and payment, rate analysis, and procurement. At work in over 250,000 locations nationwide, Cadence Network is an EnergyStar Partner of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. More information can be accessed at www.cadencenetwork.com or by calling 866.Cadence.

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