PORTLAND, Ore. - April 25, 2006 - After a record fourth quarter in 2005, Unicru ® Inc. today
announced a record first quarter with 15 new clients added. In addition, three existing clients upgraded services or renewed contracts, maintaining Unicru´s industry-leading 100 percent renewal rate. Unicru has assessed nearly 50 million job applications for job fit and predicted performance in its clients´ organizations. Last quarter alone, almost 200,000 hires were made via Unicru´s system.
In the first quarter of 2006, Unicru signed major multi-year contracts with companies including Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the U.S.; and BP America Inc., the second largest petroleum marketer in the U.S.
Building on its successful entry into the mid-market, Unicru added nearly a dozen medium-sized clients including AmeriPark, Batteries & Bands, NAMCO LLC, Lucille´s Smokehouse BBQ, and Original Roadhouse Grill. Unicru also continued its traction in the healthcare industry with the addition of Avamere Health Services, a leading assisted living community.
"This quarter we saw strong competition within our core industries," said Chris Marsh, president and CEO of Unicru. "As companies realize it´s the quality of their workforce that truly differentiates them from the competition, they´re getting more selective about who they partner with. Unicru continues to be the top choice for helping them achieve their business objectives."
About Unicru Inc.
Unicru is the leading provider of talent management solutions focused on improving workforce quality and productivity within the nation´s leading employers. Deep industry expertise, extensive client experience and knowledge gleaned from nearly 50 million job applicants combine for a proven solution that integrates hiring automation, employee selection programs and performance measurement to drive measurable business results. Unicru is currently deployed in more than 28,500 locations nationwide for over 125 leading companies and brands, including Albertsons, Toys "R" Us, PetSmart, Best Buy, Uno´s Restaurants and Burgerville restaurants. For more information, visit www.unicru.com