An innovative provider of environmental safety products for the construction and demolition industries.

Leading the industry to customer-centric innovation.
Founded in 2006 and based in New York City, ESS designs and produces innovative solutions for the Construction and Demolition trades. With the introduction of their new Enviroboot EB-1 demolition of concrete and similar materials can be performed in a safer and more economical manner.

The Challenge
When Thoroughspect a company owned by Brian Sweig was contracted to waterproof a residential basement, faced many obstacles on the worksite . The largest of which was the dispersal of Silica dust created by the jack hammering effect as well as other airborne contaminates. To add to the problems that a normal job such as this would have, the customers son has asthma and could not be exposed to airborne contaminates. There were no commercially available solutions to be found.

The Solution!
While in a home-improvement store buying an industrial wet/dry vacuum, Paul suddenly envisioned how that vacuum might be connected to the jackhammer � using some type of �boot� accessory � to virtually eliminate the dust/contaminant problem. He envisioned a sleeve-like accessory that would be pulled over the chisel end of the jackhammer and clamped at the top to create a dust-proof seal. The Y-shaped accessory would also include a smaller arm, going off to one side, which would be clamped to the flexible hose from a vacuum

Development of the EB-1
Paul and Brian experimented with several approaches to creating a prototype accessory. When they tried out the prototype while waterproofing the basement of the family with the asthmatic child, dust-suppression was so effective that the youngster did not have to leave home during construction.

With the duct-taped prototype so successful, Brian saw a broader future for the product in the marketplace. It could protect workers and clients from lung disease, safeguard contractors� bottom lines from costly preparation and cleanup work, keep customers happy, and help contractors meet regulations limiting workers� exposure to silica dust.

Enter Alan
Brian brought the concept and makeshift prototype to entrepreneur Alan Diamond, a regular customer who had become a friend. Having experienced the silica-dust problem firsthand, Alan instantly recognized the proposed product�s value proposition from the homeowner perspective. Having consistently relied on Brian�s expertise for services to his residence and other properties, he also quickly understood the value from the industry standpoint. So, he agreed to finance the venture and become the new company�s president.

Alan Diamond, President

27 years in the apparel and computer software industries; currently president of both Apparel Data Systems and Automated Data Systems, EDI software solutions providers. Since 2003, Alan Diamond has been a satisfied customer of Brian Sweig�s company, Thoroughspect, LLC, which has performed multiple projects (painting, rodent proofing, rock-wall construction, French drain, duct cleaning) at his home in Westchester, N.Y. and (roofing) at his commercial property in Manhattan Beach, Ca. He came to rely on Brian�s expertise and standards of excellence. A strong personal relationship developed.

• Understood the problems of dust dispersion firsthand as a customer, and what it costs to a contractor.
• As a result of his faith in Brian and his personal experience with the dust-suppression problem, decided to join with Brian in launching ESS to develop the EnviroBoot accessory. He became president and co-owner of ESS.
• Besides capital, he brought business experience/acumen and professional business management to the company.
• Knowledge of sales, packaging, software, distribution and product support will enable company to handle needs of customers.
• 16 years� experience running Apparel Data Systems
• ADS software and staff will be used to set up ESS distribution.
• Has connections, through ADS, with national retailers, including Sears and J.C. Penney.

Brian Sweig, Vice President / co-inventor

Founder/owner of Somers, N.Y.-based Thoroughspect, LLC, provider of waterproofing, rodent proofing and other contracting services. Strong and deep knowledge of contracting and construction industry and needs of both homeowners and contractors. Was a district manager for major termite-extermination company Terminix in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he managed a large workforce and represented the company at trade shows.

Paul Silva, co-inventor and company spokesperson to Latino community.

Expert in concrete and machinery used for jackhammering. Employed by American Dry Basements, a waterproofing company for 8 years. At American Dry Basement, became lead foreman, responsible for daily operations, all laborers and cement deliveries. Became aware of issue of dust in customer homes and the need for expensive preparation and clean-up work.

• Started with Thoroughspect in 2003. He helped Brian expand his business to include waterproofing.
• Began career in general construction.
• Born in Danbury, Conn.; family is from Portugal; trilingual --English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Joel Bodian, Chief Engineer

Mr. Bodian is owner of Troy, N.Y.- based J.M.B. Engineering Services, a company that he founded in 1984 to provide drafting/design and project management services for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Recent assignments have included designing HVAC systems for high-containment areas in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services� Centers for Disease Control and Prevention complex in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Bodian, who also has experience in mechanical design and manufacturing processes, created the ESS Enviroboot EB-1 jackhammer accessory AutoCad drawings for the product�s patent submission. He is ESS�s interface with the company�s product manufacturer. Mr. Bodian holds a commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.