American Engineering Testing

550 Cleveland Avenue North

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114-1804

Telephone: (651) 659-9001 Fax: (651) 659-1379

www.amengtest.com

December 5, 2008 For immediate release

For more information, call Libbie Krussow, 651-659-1327

American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) announces the hire of Michael Collins.

Saint Paul, Minnesota – Michael Collins has joined American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) as a staff engineer in the construction services department at its Saint Paul office and laboratory. He will provide consulting services in the areas of soil correction and deep foundations for building projects.

Mr. Collins received his civil engineering degree from Fresno State University. He earned the degree while working full time as a geotechnical technician. Along with his degree he has over nine years of industry experience. He is originally from Bakersfield, California and currently resides with his family Maplewood, Minnesota.

AET is an employee-owned corporation, providing professional services to public and private sector clients since 1971. AET's 300 engineers, geologists, scientists and certified technicians assist owners, developers, municipalities, consultants and contractors with their design, construction and restoration projects.

AET office/laboratories are located in the following cities - Florida: Bonita Springs (Fort Myers), Palatka - Minnesota: Chanhassen, Crosby, Duluth, International Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, Rogers, Saint Paul - Louisiana: Baton Rouge - South Dakota: Beresford (Sioux Falls), Pierre, Rapid City - Wisconsin: Eau Claire, Hudson, Menomonie, Schofield (Wausau).

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