The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) has chosen ProLiance Energy as its exclusive affinity partner to provide natural gas and related services to its member companies. Signature Energy Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of ProLiance Energy, will also provide services to assist IMA members in managing consumption and conservation. ProLiance Energy is a full‐service natural gas marketing company providing natural gas supply and management to commercial, industrial and wholesale customers at over 1,600 locations and 2,400 meter sites. ProLiance contracts for supply with over sixty counterparties across 14 interstate pipelines, five intrastate pipelines, and multiple LDC city gates to provide reliable, competitively‐priced natural gas to its customers.

IMA President Pat Kiely stated, “ProLiance Energy provides its customers with top‐quality natural gas service and pricing alternatives that allows them to focus on their core businesses. It is imperative for Indiana manufacturers to have an energy partner that is known for superior customer satisfaction and dependable service. The partnership that was formed in 2005 with ProLiance has worked out extremely well and we are pleased to continue this relationship with this Indiana‐based company as we support our manufacturing community.”

“The extension of this partnership with the IMA is very exciting,” added John Talley, President of ProLiance Energy, “By providing energy industry information and natural gas and related services to the Indiana manufacturers’ community, we aim to assist this important Indiana business segment in managing volatile natural gas prices and energy consumption.”

Under the partnership, ProLiance will maintain its membership on the IMA Energy and Infrastructure Committee, provide daily information on the natural gas industry directly to IMA Members and conduct periodic energy education and sustainability seminars through the IMA’s renowned web seminar program.

Formed in 1901, the Indiana Manufacturers Association performs essential services for manufacturers ‐ both large and small‐ with a goal of preserving a favorable business climate for manufacturing throughout the state.

Founded in 1996, ProLiance Energy is one of the largest U.S. natural gas marketers with customers in 15 states and offices in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. ProLiance is jointly owned by affiliates of Vectren Corporation and Citizens Energy Group. For more information regarding ProLiance Energy or Signature Energy Management, please visit www.proliance.com.