Federal Signal Appoints Charles F. Avery, Jr. as Vice President, Information Technology and Controller

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Mar 22, 2010, 01:17 ET

OAK BROOK, Ill., March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, today announced that Charles F. Avery, Jr. has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Information Technology and Controller effective March 22, 2010. Mr. Avery will report directly to Mr. William Barker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In addition to serving as the Company's Principal Accounting Officer, Mr. Avery will have enterprise-wide responsibility for information technology.

"Chip's background and experience make him an excellent fit for this position" said Mr. Barker. "Chip has been a key part of the Company's leadership team during his tenure as Group Vice President, Finance for the Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), and he played a lead role in the implementation of Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne system at ESG."

Mr. Avery joined Federal Signal in 2005 as the Group Vice President, Finance for the Environmental Solutions Group. Mr. Avery holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Notre Dame and Bachelor of Science Degrees from Ferris State College.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) enhances the safety, security and well-being of communities and workplaces around the world. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and institutional customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates three groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions and Fire Rescue. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: http://www.federalsignal.com.

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