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FABCON HELPS KEEP AVEDA FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ON TARGET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 11, 2005

SAVAGE, Minn., April 11, 2005 ? Aveda Corporation's newest distribution facility in Blaine, Minn., opened on its scheduled occupancy date of March 1, 2005, thanks in part to leading precast concrete wall panel producer Fabcon. Working to enclose the Aveda facility in just four weeks, general contractor RJ Ryan, and building developer and architect CSM Corporation, used approximately 70,000 square feet of Fabcon's 8.5-inch and 12‑inch VersaCore? precast concrete wall panels, helping keep construction on track.

"Our original precast panel vendor couldn't meet our demanding time frame," said Randy Rauwerdink, director of construction services, CSM Corporation. "Fabcon stepped forward and helped us avert a potential scheduling challenge, even holding a production spot in their schedule while we finalized our land negotiations. Once everything was clear, Fabcon went straight to work, manufacturing and erecting the panels in just four weeks."

For the Aveda project, Fabcon produced custom-designed panels to maintain aesthetic integrity, creating panels with an exterior look and feel matching Aveda's neighboring corporate campus buildings. Fabcon combined white silica sand, 100-percent white cement and a flat, exposed aggregate finish on 47-foot-tall panels to create the custom look.

"We had demanding expectations in regards to schedule and design, but Fabcon came through on both fronts," said Jack Grotkin, vice president, RJ Ryan. "Because we were able to keep the schedule on track despite initial scheduling hiccups, Aveda can make a smooth transition from its previous distribution facility to its new location."

Company Background
Fabcon, an ISO 9001 registered manufacturer, which produces and installs precast concrete panels throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States and Canada, operates production facilities in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company has completed more than 8,000 precast projects and is celebrating 35 years as a leader in the precast concrete business. Since 1971, Fabcon has manufactured, delivered and installed precast wall panels for virtually every type of structure. Fabcon's experience helping customers accomplish their building goals includes 10,000 square-foot retail stores, million-square-foot distribution centers, and 16-story housing facilities. Visit www.fabcon-usa.com for more information.

For Further Information
Scott Jenkins:
952-882-7206; scott.jenkins@fabcon-usa.com
Madeline Riggs:
612-455-1755;
mriggs@psbpr.com