Empire Industries Announces $18 Million Contract in China with Global Leader in Amusement Parks and Resorts

WINNIPEG, August 6, 2013 – Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) today announced that its Dynamic Structures business unit has been awarded a contract to manufacture a signature attraction for a global leader in amusement parks and resorts for a park in China.  The work associated with this prestigious contract is valued at over $18 million and will be executed over the next eighteen months.

“This contract is another concrete example of how Empire’s global clients are aggressively addressing the growing need for high quality entertainment options throughout Asia,” said Guy Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Empire Industries.  “Empire has focused its unique selling proposition to capitalize on the continuing demand for entertainment consumption options from China’s growing middle class.”

Dynamic Structures (www.empireds.com) has delivered over 50 successful custom design/build amusement ride projects for major theme park customers around the world.