EMPIRE INDUSTRIES LTD. ANNOUNCES
US$18 MILLION AMUSEMENT RIDE CONTRACT
Vancouver, B.C., December 22 , 2008 � Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: EIL) (�Empire� or the �Company�), a provider of specialized engineered products and steel fabrication and installation services, today announced that it�s wholly owned subsidiary, Dynamic Structures, has signed an US$18 million contract with a major amusement park operator to deliver the steel track and switches for a major new amusement ride in the U.S.
�This contract leverages our core competencies in engineering and fabrication, resulting in revenue for both segments of our business,� said Guy Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Empire. �While much of our business development efforts are still focused on Western Canada, our world-class manufacturing capabilities are opening new opportunities in niche growth markets in the U.S. and overseas, where we continue to see growth in capital spending.�