Based in Aurora, Colorado, Cross Country provides specialized equipment to the domestic pipeline construction industry for rent and sale. The Company's customers are typically pipeline contractors engaged by energy companies to construct new pipeline or retrofit or repair existing lines. Cross Country also sells consumable parts and supplies.

Stephen Berger, Chairman of Odyssey Investment Partners, said, "The market opportunities within the domestic oil and natural gas pipeline industry are dramatic, largely driven by shale plays. However, the infrastructure supporting the industry generally and shale production specifically is aging and insufficient. Cross Country is positioned to take advantage of the current expansion in the shale space by being a "one-stop shop" for key equipment and consumable supplies used in the pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair market. We look forward to working closely with the Cross Country management team to further expand the business."

The Cross Country management team, led by President John James, will continue to head the company under Odyssey's ownership.

Mr. James said, "Odyssey's investment in Cross Country signals a new and exciting chapter of growth for our company. With the support of a leading financial partner, we are well prepared to execute our growth strategy by capitalizing on the enormous potential in the domestic oil and gas pipeline industry."

This acquisition is Odyssey's seventh investment in the industrial rental services sector.

Contact: Mark Semer or Donald C. Cutler Kekst and Company (212) 521-4800 or (415) 852-3903