Category: CMSS

Maryville Company Changes Name and Launches Global Rebranding Program

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 30, 2010

Maryville, Tenn. – After two years of solid growth, expanding service offerings and a fast start for 2010, Maryville based Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is changing its name and initiating a global rebranding campaign.  The company will now operate under the name RELYANT. 

“Through a combination of hard work and enthusiastic customer acceptance, our company has achieved significant results in a relatively short period of time.  The name change to RELYANT is a direct reflection of our success and reflects the company not only as it is today, but our vision for the future,” said RELYANT CEO, Eric Barton.  “In the company’s vision statement we say ‘working with our company is a promise delivered.’  Our new name – RELYANT – accurately reflects that promise, communicates the type of organization we are, the confidence we have in our capabilities, and our customer dedication.” 

Founded in 2006, RELYANT is a global “turn-key” service provider dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company’s services include construction, life support, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications.  In addition to its Maryville headquarters, the company operates another U. S. office in San Antonio and offshore offices in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Uganda. 

RELYANT’S revenue growth over the past three years has increased from $7M in 2006 to a projected $80M in contract revenue for 2010. RELYANT’S service offerings have also expanded with the addition of relocatable building services for commercial companies in Afghanistan, spray foam insulation services for military bases in the states, expanded vehicle maintenance in Iraq and Afghanistan, a contract to provide staffing for forward operating bases and the teaming with new partners to develop rapid housing deployment capabilities.  

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For more information regarding RELYANT, visit gorelyant.com.
 

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Maryville-based Company Awarded $10M Contract in Afghanistan

Posted by Ryan Willis – March 3, 2010

Maryville, Tenn. – Only two months in to 2010, and one local company is beginning the year by winning a large contract overseas, while also projecting another significant growth year.  Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS), a Maryville-based company specializing in providing governments and organizations around the world with mission critical services, was recently awarded a $10M contract with the Joint Contracting Command, Afghanistan. This contract serves as a vehicle to provide third country national or U.S. National personnel in support of the coalition efforts in Afghanistan. 

“This is a great opportunity for CMSS to expand our business and our existing footprint in Afghanistan,” said CMSS President, Eric Barton.  “We’ve had a great start to 2010 and are excited about the direction of the company as we continue to grow and expand throughout the year.” 

With this most recent contract awarded, CMSS has already secured 25 percent of its total new business revenue goal for the entire year.  As revenues grow, so to does the number of employees.  By the end of 2010, CMSS expects to add 77 new staff employees to support its global operations. 

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Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is a global “turn-key” service provider dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company offers a wide variety of services, including construction, life support, demining, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications.  

The company is headquartered in Maryville, with additional U.S. offices in San Antonio and offshore offices in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Jordan, and Libya.  

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CMSS Announces Advisory Agreement with Ridge Global

Posted by Ryan Willis – August 7, 2009

CMSS_Logo_Green_BlackMaryville, Tenn. – Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS), a Maryville-based company specializing in providing governments and organizations around the world with mission critical services, has entered into an agreement with Ridge Global, a strategic consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.  Ridge Global is led by The Honorable Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former Governor of Pennsylvania. 

Ridge Global will be working closely with the CMSS leadership team to develop their security strategy and international business plan.  

“This is a great opportunity for CMSS, with the reputation of Ridge Global and Governor Ridge being second to none,” said CMSS President, Eric Barton.  “We are thrilled to be working with Ridge Global and look forward to benefiting from their expertise and the solutions they provide as we move forward.”

Ridge Global provides strategic consulting services that advance the security and economic interests of businesses and governments worldwide.  The firm is comprised of a network of experts drawn from high-level posts in multi-national and multi-disciplinary circles and boasts key relationships with legal, accounting, technology and venture capital companies around the world.

Critical Mission Support Services (CMSS) is a global “turn-key” construction and logistics company dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to complex projects around the globe.  The company offers a wide variety of services, including construction, life support, demining, logistics/procurement, security and IT communications. 

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