2009 NEWS

The FootBridge Companies To Expand Service Offerings with FootBridge, SAP Industry Solutions

Andover, MA – October, 2009 – The FootBridge Companies, a nationwide leader in providing comprehensive staffing services to companies and candidates in the technology and engineering fields, today announced that is expanding its service offerings now to include FootBridge, SAP Industry Solutions.

“Our clients were ready for a staffing solution that specifically addressed this unique market,” said Christopher DeMaina Practice Lead. “We reviewed the ERP market and the service offering was a natural fit for us. We always strive to provide our clients with the targeted skills they need to be successful and to do so, we will source and secure the country’s best SAP Industry Solutions consultants.”

The FootBridge Companies will provide clients with a dedicated team of SAP experts. The offering complements the firm’s other specialties that include Direct Placement, Engineering and Energy Services.

About The FootBridge Companies

FootBridge focuses on providing contract placement, contract-to-hire, direct hire and managed services to clients in the engineering and information technology sectors throughout the United States. In addition to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 awards, the company also received honors including placement on the Boston Business Journal’s list of the Fastest Growing Private Companies, and the Staffing Industry Report’s list of America’ Hottest Private Staffing Firms. The company can be found on the Internet at www.FootBridgestaffing.com.

Brooks Automation (NASDAQ: BRKS) selects Andover based, The FootBridge Companies as the Exclusive Provider of Contract Staffing Services.

Andover, MA –September 2009 – The FootBridge Companies, a nationwide leader in providing comprehensive staffing services to companies and candidates in the Technology and Engineering fields, today announced Brooks Automation has selected FootBridge as its exclusive supplier of contract personnel for its main campus in Chelmsford, MA.

The FootBridge Companies will provide a dedicated service solution for both their manufacturing and technical contract requirements. The offering complements the firm’s other specialties that include Technology, Engineering and Energy Services.

About Brooks Automation Inc. Brooks Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKS) creates manufacturing efficiency for the semiconductor and other complex manufacturing industries, helping our customers increase productivity, lower operating costs and improve return on investment. In addition to best-in-class hardware products and services, Brooks offers complete, tightly integrated solutions that optimize manufacturing equipment, factory productivity and manufacturing efficiency. Our solutions enable customers to bring products to market with greater speed and profitability. www.Brooks.com