Thresher Industries Ships Last 100% Recycled Order of 2009 to Plant Sciences Nurseries
January 05 2010 - 9:24AM
PR Newswire (US)
HANFORD, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thresher
Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: THRR), an eco-friendly manufacturer
of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite
parts, announced today that it has shipped the last order of 2009
to Plant Sciences Nurseries that utilizes the Company's exclusive
"closed loop" green manufacturing process. From harvesting used
parts for materials, re-melting and testing alloys to shipment to
the customer in their own reusable containers, Thresher has
completed its first end-to-end green manufacturing order. Based in
Watsonville, Ca. Plant Sciences Nurseries is a privately-held
company; Plant Sciences has emerged as a premier agricultural
research company with a multinational clientele. Today, the company
has expanded to multiple departments in four main locations: a
primary research center in Watsonville, nursery plant propagation
facilities in Macdoel and Manteca, and a satellite research and
development office in San Marcos. "We are dedicated to helping our
customers like Plant Sciences Nurseries incorporate new ways to
conserve energy, make parts lighter, stronger and last longer, and
protect our precious natural resources," said Tom Flessner, CEO and
President of Thresher Industries." The agricultural sector is just
one of many industries that can benefit from our revolutionary
'closed loop' green manufacturing process. Our customers in the
automotive and defense industries operate in two of the most
competitive markets in the world. The necessity to 'go green' in
these sectors is intensifying. As our capabilities expand and our
customers are diversifying, Thresher can meet the evolving demands
for environmental solutions that help companies to grow and
succeed. This strategy is not only profitable for Thresher, but
also healthy for the environment." About Thresher Industries, Inc.
Thresher Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of low carbon
footprint conventional and custom machined die castings made from
100% recycled aluminum and metal matrix composites. Based in
Hanford, California, the Company operates an ISO 9000-compliant,
"green" foundry that integrates bio-degradable technologies and
processes to lower the economic and environmental costs of
production. Thresher offers full engineering support, designing,
and prototype development to a variety of industries including:
agriculture, aerospace, defense, transportation, and automotive in
the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit
http://www.thresherindustries.com/. Statements contained in this
news release, other than those identifying historical facts,
constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe
Harbor provisions as contained in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the
Company's future expectations, including but not limited to
revenues and earnings, technology efficacy, strategies and plans,
are subject to safe harbors protection. Actual Company results and
performance may be materially different from any future results,
performance, strategies, plans, or achievements that may be
expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. The
Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements. that it has successfully closed the
loop in creating a fully recycled manufacturing process. Plant
Sciences Nurseries placed an order with Thresher for 'planter
wheels' to be produced using worn out wheels from previous orders
shipped to Thresher in Plant Science's returnable containers.
Materials will be re-melted, the alloys checked and the parts
processed, packed and shipped back to Plant Sciences using the
returnable containers. Contact: Thresher Industries, Inc. Tel:
559.585.3400 http://www.thresherindustries.com/ DATASOURCE:
Thresher Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Thresher Industries, Inc.,
+1-559-585-3400, Web Site: http://www.thresherindustries.com/
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