SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EGPI Firecreek, Inc. (OTCBB:EFIR) and Prime Star Group (OTCBB:PSGI) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership. EGPI Firecreek's wholly owned subsidiary, M3 Lighting, Inc. (M3), has signed an agreement with Prime Star Group, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Prime Star will provide products and services, related technology, and expertise to the already established M3/CST Federal Joint Venture. In addition, M3 will provide marketing and logistical services to Prime Star.
Dennis Alexander, CEO of EGPI Firecreek, Inc., stated, "This new agreement further strengthens and enhances the Company's position for growth. The development of this strategic relationship with Prime Star will increase M3's capabilities and resources, while allowing the Company to perform more efficiently and competitively in the market."
Robert Miller, Executive Vice President of M3 Lighting, Inc., stated, "The M3/CST Federal Joint Venture has strategically identified and is already in the process of pursuing State and Federal contracts. Adding Prime Star's goods, services, and expertise will help provide a one stop shop for any government agency, while expediting our ability to execute at a high level."
Roger Mohlman, President & CEO of Prime Star Group, commented, "We are excited about the growth and revenue potential this partnership brings to Prime Star and its family of companies. We are focused and committed to making it a success."
About EGPI Firecreek, Inc.
EGPI Firecreek, Inc. is historically focused on oil production with an emphasis on acquiring existing oil fields with proven reserves, the rehabilitation of potentially high throughput oilfields, resource properties and inventories on an international basis. Other companies in the oil sector include, Exxon Mobil, Pantina Oil and Gas Inc., Frontier Oil Inc., and Cabot Oil & Gas Inc.
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About M3 Lighting, Inc.
M3 Lighting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EGPI Firecreek, Inc., is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and decorative lighting to the trade and direct retailers. M3 specializes in the areas of lighting industry sales, design, product development, sourcing, manufacturing, contracting and capital markets. M3 has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions in the DOT construction industry on both Federal and State levels, in order to expand its sales for lighting, guardrail, cameras, traffic management/signalization, utility moves, variable message boards and other non-road construction opportunities, as well as, its pursuit of light and traffic fixture manufacturing plants both domestically and abroad in China and India. Future acquisitions in the DOT construction industry are expected to provide a labor force for the maintenance and remediation services the Company plans on providing in the near future.
About Prime Star Group
Prime Star Group, Inc. is a holding company that focuses on three areas of business: SmartPax(TM) Packaging, Food & Beverages, and Distribution. Prime Star Group's proprietary, safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly packaging system stores solids, liquids, ice and beverages of all types and categories and provides a flexible cost effective solution for the medical and disaster relief markets.
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