Dectron Internationale delivers 400th YMCA

MONTREAL, Feb. 13  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dectron Internationale Inc. (NASDAQ: DECT; TSX: DTL) announced today it had secured the landmark 400th YMCA to receive a Dry-o-Tron(R) for its indoor swimming pool, a system designed and manufactured by Dectron Inc, a pioneer and leading supplier of indoor pool dehumidification.

Mr. George Stazin, Director of Buildings & Furnishings Services (BFS), YMCA of the USA, Chicago, Ill., which acts as a liaison on such projects stated, "Mechanical dehumidification and indoor air quality has evolved greatly at YMCA's since 1981". Mr. Harry Topikian, Vice President Business Development added "Modern mechanical dehumidification was pioneered by Dectron in 1976 and today it has become the basis for design in new construction for indoor pools".

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ness Lakdawala, President and CEO stated, "The delivery of the 400th indoor pool dehumidification system confidently underscores our position of leadership in this market". He stated further, "We are proud to continue to be a supplier of excellence to the YMCA organization worldwide"

Mr. Harry Topikian, Vice President, Business Development, presented a plaque to Tami Sender, President and CEO of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA in Canada, to honor the company's longstanding business relationship with the YMCA, a not-for-profit community service organization.

About Dectron Internationale Inc.

Dectron Internationale is a global provider of custom and semi-custom IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) products and services to the building systems, food processing, medical, petrochemical, and various industrial and commercial markets. Dectron Internationale's core businesses are conducted by its five principal subsidiaries: Dectron Inc., RefPlus Inc., Circul-Aire Inc., Thermoplus Air Inc. and International Water Makers Inc. Dectron, Circul Aire and Thermoplus Air serve customers in commercial and residential buildings, through a network of manufacturers' representatives and dealers. Industrial facilities and OEM clients also form the customer base of these business units. RefPlus manufactures and supplies commercial refrigeration through a network of wholesalers and dealers in Canada and the USA. International Water Makers Inc. manufactures proprietary water-generation-from-air systems for industrial processes, as well as military and commercial applications. 

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