Merrick Named Finalist in Hart’s Global Energy and Environmental Excellence Awards 

HOUSTON – November 7, 2008 – Merrick Systems, a market leader in industrial information

Global Energy and Environment Excellence Awards. Merrick was a nominee in the Visionary

Solutions category, which honors companies whose technologies show progress toward finding

original solutions to today’s global energy supply needs.

“We are pleased to have been recognized for our forward-thinking and pioneering role among the

world’s most prominent oil and gas technology leaders,” said Samina Farid, co-founder and

chairman, Merrick Systems. “Accomplishments like this speak to our commitment in developing

better and more innovative technologies, so our industry can continue to advance as we face new

challenges.”

The awards ceremony honored leading companies who have made significant progress toward

solving global energy challenges through technology and innovation.

About Merrick Systems:

Merrick is an established market leader in industrial information technology for the oil and gas

industry, providing software, electronics and professional services. Addressing production,

engineering and asset tracking, Merrick’s integrated applications include real-time surveillance

and optimization; field operations management; field data capture; hydrocarbon production

accounting; mobile computing for field and drilling operations; engineering workflow orchestration

and ruggedized RFID for drilling and asset management.

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