S&L Named Named Top Package Plant Innovator for 2006 by Frost & Sullivan

October 1, 2006

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Smith & Loveless Inc. received the prestigious Packaged Wastewater System Technology Innovation of the Year Award for 2006 by leading industry research firm Frost & Sullivan. Smith & Loveless Chairman and President Robert L. Rebori accepted the award on behalf of the entire corporation, now in its 60th year of delivering pre-engineered water and wastewater solutions, at Frost's 2006 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet Monday, September 25th in San Antonio.

During the awards presentation, Frost & Sullivan Vice President Nathan Halabrin noted the impact of Smith & Loveless ingenuity upon the wastewater market.

"(Smith & Loveless) maintains a positive reputation for recognizing the needs of end-users," Halabrin said. "Its products occupy the leading position in the markets they serve and are highly differentiated from the products of its competitors."

Examples of recent innovations include the TITAN MBR™ system, launched in late 2005, the BIOFICIENT™ Process, and its award winning BIOMIXER® aeration and mixing technology. These new offerings supplement long-standing innovative and patented systems including the FAST® process, Marine FAST®, and the Model R OXIGEST® and ADDIGEST® treatment systems. In all, Smith & Loveless boasts thousands of installations globally, serving all sectors of the water industry, including municipal, private development/onsite, and industrial markets.