Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers Inc. Select Tactical Connections for Middle East Expansion

Tactical Will Represent Hidi Rae as Local Agent and Partner Across Middle East

Toronto, ON, June 20/2007/ -- Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers Inc., a full service mechanical, electrical and communications consulting engineering firm, today announced that they have selected Tactical Connections to assist them in their international expansion plans. Tactical Connections, an international business development and consulting firm that specializes in helping companies expand into the Middle East, Western Europe and North Africa, will act as Hidi Rae’s local agent and representative, providing them with strategic consulting and sales/marketing services in the Middle East.

“We are very excited to be working with Tactical Connections. Their reputation and record of success for helping Canadian firms in the Middle East convinced us that this was the right way for us to pursue our international expansion,” said Jamie Hidi, President of Hidi Rae. “We have been interested in securing Middle Eastern contracts for some time now, and selected Tactical Connections because of their local knowledge, contacts and experience.”

Tactical Connections will work collaboratively with Hidi Rae to develop an effective and efficient expansion strategy, specifically for Hidi Rae that matches their specialized offering of mechanical, electrical and communication engineering services.

Tactical will also develop specific engineering opportunities and contract engagements for Hidi Rae.

“We are pleased to have been selected by Hidi Rae and look forward to working with them,” said Samer Kamal, Chairman and CEO of Tactical Connections. “We are committed to developing business opportunities for Canadian firms in the region, and helping them to realize tremendous success.”

“The Middle East represents tremendous opportunities for Canadian businesses seeking international growth,” said Brad Kerr, President and COO of Tactical Connections. “The challenge these companies face is finding the right markets, opportunities and channels, and understanding the region’s complex business culture, in order to be successful.”

About Tactical Connections
Tactical Connections is an international business development and consulting firm that specializes in helping companies expand into the Middle East, Western Europe and North Africa. As your regional partner, we use our in-depth industry and business process expertise, a network of international resources and a proven track record to deliver rapid success. When you're ready to grow – we get you there.

About Hidi Rae
Hidi Rae Consulting Engineers Inc. is a full service mechanical, electrical and communications consulting engineering firm with a staff of over 100 employees. Since establishment in 1975, its unwavering commitment to quality and client-focused approach have made Hidi Rae one of Canada’s most respected engineering firms. It offers a broad range of engineering services including feasibility studies, concept design, construction documents & specifications, commissioning and energy conservation & retrofits for a variety of buildings in the institutional/commercial/residential/leisure sectors. www.hidi.com

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