05.28.2008: Kroeschell to Support the 27th Annual MS Bike Tour

Arlington Heights, IL, May 28, 2008— Kroeschell, Inc. announced that the company will once again participate in the MS Bike Tour. Kroeschell will field a cycling team and manage the official finish line event. Bikers, rest stop volunteers and donors are invited to join Kroeschell at the finish line to support a worthy cause.

Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, adding to the growing numbers of more than 400,000 people affected in the U.S. and 2.5 million worldwide. The Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is sponsoring one of 100 unique rides across the nation.  The chapter enlists thousands of bikers, volunteers and donors to participate and help make the race a success. The 175 mile ride through Illinois’s scenic farmlands will take place June 21-22 with over 2,500 bikers expected to participate. Team Kroeschell will be among the teams riding again this year and additional Kroeschell volunteers waiting at the finish line in support of this debilitating disease.

“Kroeschell is committed to giving back in the local community, and events like this lend special meaning for everyone involved,” says Ed Swietek, president of Kroeschell, Inc.  “Together with our families and friends, Kroeschell employees are not just giving, we’re doing, and that makes everything mean more.  And while we’re at it, we have a great time.” 

As they team together in business, many of Kroeschell’s customers and vendors are teaming with Kroeschell and taking part in the event by donating funds to help support the cause. To thank them for their involvement, Kroeschell will emblazon their logos on the official Team Kroeschell banner at the Kroeschell finish line event. “We’re honored to have so many of our customers and vendors standing together with us for this cause,” says Swietek. “They’re really part of the extended Kroeschell family and we’re glad to have them on our team.”

According to event organizers, there’s still time to get involved. Riders can join Team Kroeschell online and donations are always welcome. Team Kroeschell is raising funds to support research and other services through this major fundraising event. If you are interested in sponsoring Team Kroeschell, contact Kathy Santangelo at 312/649-7980.

About Kroeschell, Inc.
Located in Chicago since 1879, Kroeschell Inc. provides a wide range of industrial, mechanical and electrical engineering solutions for some of America’s best-known companies and institutions. Abbot Laboratories, Caterpillar and the University of Illinois at Chicago are just a few of those who have relied on Kroeschell’s design and build expertise to lower operating costs and enhance their corporate edge. From power control and distribution to the design, installation and maintenance of complex HVAC systems, Kroeschell offers custom engineering solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional clients with highly specialized needs. More information about Kroeschell is available on the Web at www.Kroeschell.com.

About the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society
The Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society seeks to raise funds to support research, services and local advocacy efforts for 20,000 MS victims living in Illinois. The 2008 MS Bike Tour is one of the chapter’s key fundraising events, drawing individual and corporate participants from throughout the state. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the MS Bike Tour and organizers hope to raise $2 million during this landmark event.