April 7, 2010 PITTSBURGH PA, SANTA BARBARA CA - National independent technology consulting firm The Sextant Group, Inc. announces an agreement to purchase West Coast-based lighting, stage and studio facility planning and design firm Norman Russell Design. This strategic pairing of these two key consultants in the AEC industry will have significant implications in services offered and delivery capabilities for clients, both in California and throughout North America.

Norman Russell Design has delivered lighting design and control solutions to a wide variety of clients since 1978. The firm is renowned in the industry for its depth and breadth of experience, bringing a systemic understanding of architectural engineering and systems controls to the design of high-performance, energy-efficient space. In addition, the firm has a unique focus on network broadcast facilities, sound stages, academic video/film production facilities, and theatres from New York to California. See www.NormanRussellDesign.com.

The Sextant Group is the award-winning technology consulting firm specializing in the design and specification of architectural and environmental acoustics, audiovisual systems, IT, telecommunications, security, and architectural lighting. Clients include education, medical, corporate, government, institutional, performing arts, broadcast, and sports & recreation, on over 1000 projects for more than 500 owners in 42 states and 11 countries. See www.TheSextantGroup.com.

Additional information is to be announced shortly.