May 10, 2001 — OAKLAND, CA — Supersymmetry, a San Francisco Bay Area-based heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) design engineering firm has changed its name to Rumsey Engineers, Inc.

According to Supersymmetry President Peter Rumsey, the new name is not a break from his company’s past but a natural evolution into its future.

“As Supersymmetry, we shared a name and a common vision with several other engineering firms in the U.S. and in Asia. Although we still operate by the same environmental and sustainable business philosophies, we thought the time was right to operate under a name that reflects our independence from those other organizations. As Rumsey Engineers, we will be able to capitalize on our company’s recent growth and channel that momentum behind a single, viable brand identity.”

Officials say the company’s success can be traced to its design expertise which incorporates perfected methods of building energy-efficient HVAC systems even in demanding environments like cleanrooms and laboratories, where environmental control is critical.

“Our designs provide customers with precise environmental control at maximum

efficiency. The result is enhanced productivity at a reduced cost, and that’s important for any company’s bottom line,” Rumsey said