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FABCON SELECTED AS ONE OF TOP 50 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURERS IN 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 26, 2007

Managing Automation magazine honors Fabcon for its innovation in manufacturing precast wall panels

Managing Automation magazine announced that Fabcon is the recipient of a 2007 Progressive Manufacturing Award in the Innovation Mastery category. The Progressive Manufacturing Awards program recognizes 50 companies that have achieved distinction in core disciplines defined by Managing Automation as critical to business success.

In addition to Innovation Mastery, these disciplines include Business Model Mastery, Customer Mastery, Supply Network Mastery, Data & Integration Mastery, Training & Education Mastery, Leadership and Operational Excellence.

"Fabcon's spirit of innovation has marked a dramatic shift in what architects, engineers and building owners can expect from precast when it comes to energy efficiency and design flexibility," said Mike Le Jeune, President, CEO, Fabcon. "With numerous patents filed in the areas of plant automation, original panel design and innovative manufacturing equipment, Fabcon continues to distinguish itself in the industry."

Just a few of the innovations that Fabcon is known for include rolling bed technology, an automated finishing machine, and its FabCAD 3D proprietary design software, which interfaces with a computer-aided manufacturing system to project a laser image of designs directly onto the panels.

The Progressive Manufacturing 50 award winners will be honored at the Progressive Manufacturing Awards Gala on June 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. In addition to presenting the awards to the Progressive Manufacturing 50 winners, Managing Automation also will announce High Achievers in each of the eight disciplines, as well as the 2007 Progressive Manufacturer of the Year.

<"These companies exemplify the best in manufacturing," explained David R. Brousell, Editor-in Chief of Managing Automation. "They are developing new ways of building products, bringing those products to market and managing the relationships they need to succeed. They are masters of new ways of thinking about their companies, applying advanced technologies and achieving breakthroughs in the business of manufacturing."

About Managing Automation
Managing Automation, published by Thomas Publishing Company, LLC, provides a complete set of decision-support informational tools for progressive manufacturers - companies who are using information and automation technologies to transform their businesses and create a sustainable competitive advantage. Its monthly magazine, Web site, information technology comparison and match database, and executive conferences reach the entire integrated technology buying team - executives, line-of-business managers and IT management - at every stage of the technology buying process. Additional information can be found at www.managingautomation.com.

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