FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
A. E. Fickert Selected As Disaster Kleenup International's Exclusive Member In Dayton, OH

(Dayton, OH, September 1, 2004) In September 2004, A. E. Fickert became Dayton Ohio's exclusive member of Disaster Kleenup International (DKI), a network of leading, independent property damage restoration contractors across North America. A. E. Fickert is one of only four restoration firms in Ohio that have met the stringent membership requirements of DKI.
DKI Network members represent the most experienced and best-equipped contractors in the restoration industry. The member companies of the Disaster Kleenup network must meet very strict standards of professionalism, technical knowledge, financial stability and reputable competence to be accepted. Members from all across the continental United States and Canada are required to regularly attend seminars and workshops to ensure cutting edge technical knowledge and skills, while remaining abreast of the latest insurance industry requirements.

"We are delighted to welcome A. E. Fickert into the rapidly growing DKI net-work," said Dale Sailer, President of DKI. "Their commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI's position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration. We look forward to a long and rewarding association with them."
A uniform set of professional standards and a code of ethics ensure that DKI network members can provide top-notch full service damage restoration work. It also ensures that they have project coordination capabilities, fair pricing, emergency response and recovery capabilities and 24-hour emergency services, as well as guaranteed workmanship.
By pooling resources, Disaster Kleenup International members are able to take on disasters of any magnitude, while assuring the very best of restoration expertise and efficiency. Other advantages of membership include:
- Access to special services that may be required during a repair process.
- Access to additional qualified technicians in the event of a major catastrophe such as widespread tornado or hailstorm damage.
- We stay abreast of the latest restoration techniques.
- We keep informed on the newest technological advancements.

"DKI contractors have always been known as the best of the best in the property restoration industry. We are pleased that our company has met their high standards for membership. We are confident that our affiliation with DKI will better enable us to continue to meet the high expectations of our customers," stat-ed Michael Bacevich, President of A. E. Fickert.
The DKI network annually completes restoration projects valued at over $375 million. The expertise, knowledge and resources of DKI professionals can be invaluable to you and your company in time of crisis.
The Mission of Disaster Kleenup International
- Provide the finest restoration services by networking the leading independent restoration contractors in the United States and Canada.
- Maintain the reputation of quality, integrity, and outstanding service to the property restoration insurance industry.
- Help our members build successful and profitable businesses through the highest quality of education.
- Have all members maintain the highest standards and uncompromising pursuit of excellence.
- Establish, maintain and provide the necessary services needed for disaster recovery through pooling of members expertise, equipment and personnel.
We are proud to be part of this elite industry network.
About DKI
Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., headquartered in Bensenville, IL, is a network of the leading, independent property damage restoration contractors across North America. DKI member companies provide full service to their customers: emergency response, water damage abatement, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, returning damaged property to pre-loss condition fast and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to their consumer, insurance, and corporate customers. Its parent company, DKI Services Corporation, provides property loss management programs for property owners and managers, risk managers, and insurers throughout the United States. For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.disasterkleenup.com or contact Stacy Walsh at 630-350-3000.
About A. E. Fickert, Inc.
A. E. Fickert, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, established in 1951, is a full service restoration company capable of handling any size or type of property claim. They provide emergency response, water damage abatement, mold remediation, complete reconstruction, and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to return damaged property quickly and efficiently to pre-loss condition. For more information about A. E. Fickert, Inc., contact Mike Bacevich at 937-299-5531.
Contact:
Disaster Kleenup International Inc.,
Stacy Walsh, 630-350-3000
A. E. Fickert, Inc.
Mike Bacevich, 937-299-5531










