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Envirotest Systems Corp. Begins Trading on AMEX

11 August 1997

Envirotest Systems Corp. Begins Trading on AMEX

    NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The American Stock Exchange today began
trading the common stock of Envirotest Systems Corp. (Amex: ENR), the largest
provider of vehicle inspection services in the country and the only domestic
company that provides vehicle inspection services outside the United States.
    Chester C. Davenport, Chairman of Envirotest, stated, "We are pleased that
Envirotest now will have the prestige and stability of the American Stock
Exchange underlining the trading in its shares. Listing on the Amex will
further enhance the visibility of Envirotest shares for investors."
    Envirotest, based in Sunnyvale, California, provides governmental
authorities an all-inclusive service whereby it designs, constructs, and
operates centralized vehicle emissions programs.  The company conducts its
tests through centralized and decentralized programs which are established in
accordance with federal regulations for testing motor vehicles emissions for
compliance with air pollution standards.
    Envirotest's services include:  designing a network that provides
convenience to motorists; identifying and procuring adequate inspection sites;
constructing emissions facilities with multiple testing lanes; designing and
installing a vehicle emissions inspection system and computer network to
collect and process emissions testing data; and managing and operating the
inspection program using software and equipment developed by the company.
    Trading under the ticker symbol ENR, the stock opened on a quote of 3 to
3-1/8.  Spear, Leeds & Kellogg has been chosen as the specialist unit for the
company.  The company's shares previously traded on the Nasdaq National Market
System.
    The American Stock Exchange is the only primary marketplace with a
significant presence in both equities and derivatives securities.

SOURCE  Envirotest Systems Corp.