Building Performance Institute Inc. and TruTech Tools Partnership.

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Building Performance Institute Inc. and TruTech Tools Partnership.

Equipment Discounts! 12% for Accredited Contractors 6% for Certified Professionals. On Already Discounted Packages

Equipment Discounts! 12% for Accredited Contractors 6% for Certified Professionals. On Already Discounted Packages Building Performance Institute Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with TruTech Tools to offer discounted Building Diagnostic Tool kits to our Accredited contractors, Certified professionals, and Affiliate organizations. TruTech Tools Ltd., of Richfield, OH, is a major distributor of building diagnostic tools required to get the job done right. BPI is partnering with them to respond to the number one question we receive from newly Certified professionals and Accredited companies - Where can I buy the equipment I need?

As Larry Zarker, CEO of BPI explains, "We are responding to the voices of many individuals who are new to the industry who want to gain access to the right equipment at the right price. This truly is a value-added service for our Accredited contractors, Affiliate organizations, and Certified professionals." Now we can offer you the convenience of one stop shopping on the Internet, with discounts, free shipping, and leasing options.

TruTech has negotiated discounts up to 15% off list prices with various manufacturers, and BPI is working to bring other manufacturers into the relationship. Five packages of diagnostic equipment are offered from starter packages to advanced with optional items for specific testing applications.

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BPI Certified professionals will receive an additional 6% off the already discounted package prices and BPI Accredited contractors and Affiliates will receive another 6% discount (combined 12% discount). You can go to the TruTech website by clicking on the "Shop BPI Tools" link displayed on our website homepage at www.bpi.org or by going to www.trutechtools.com.

BPI is introducing this new service as an added value to our preferred Accredited contractors, Affiliates, and Certified professionals. It is our way of showing you that BPI is working to decrease your expenses as many other necessities increase in cost. Laverne Dalgleish, Chairman of the BPI Board of Directors, says: "With energy bills continuing to skyrocket, we recognize that the 200 million homes in North America need comprehensive overhauls of their performance. These equipment packages enable the growing home performance contracting industry to diagnose where the problems are in homes and determine what specific solutions will achieve maximum performance while not compromising the health and safety of the occupants."

BPI will invest all net proceeds from these equipment package sales into needed standards development for the betterment of the industry. Jim Bergmann Sr. of TruTech Tools adds, "We are pleased to team up with BPI in offering these state-of-the-art equipment packages for the home performance contracting industry. It is heartening to us that we can contribute to needed standards development that will continue to enhance the ability of home performance contractors to improve the nation's housing stock." You can contact TruTech with any questions at 888-224-3437, or by email at info@trutechtools.com.

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