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Western Emulsions to Operate Emulsions Manufacturing Plant in Billings, MT
Billings, MT -- May 6, 2009 -- Western Emulsions, Inc. (“Western Emulsions”), a leading innovator and supplier of asphalt emulsions products used for pavement preservation, repair and restoration, announced today it has agreed to lease and operate an existing emulsions manufacturing plant owned by SemMaterials Energy Partners in Billings, Montana.

WESTERN EMULSIONS AWARDED SECOND U.S. PATENT FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Western Emulsions Inc. a new U.S. Patent for its PASS® emulsion formula. U.S. Patent #7,357,594 recognizes a unique and innovative method developed by Western Emulsions...

New Western Emulsions Asphalt Terminal Brings Jobs and Economic Activity to Pinal County, AZ
COOLIDGE, AZ – February 3, 2010 (MarketWire) – Western Emulsions Inc., a leading asphalt emulsions manufacturer with sales and operations in 10 western U.S. states, announced today the commencement of operations of a new $20 million asphalt storage and distribution terminal in Coolidge.

Western Emulsions, Inc. announces recapitalization
Tucson, AZ – July 14, 2008 – Tucson, Arizona based Western Emulsions, Inc. (“Western Emulsions”) announces its recapitalization, and acquisition by Newport Beach based, Marwit Capital Partners II, L.P. (“Marwit”) in partnership with CEO Bob Koleas. Through operations in the high growth markets of California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico, Western Emulsions supplies asphalt emulsions and raw asphalt used for pavement preservation, repair, and restoration projects. Western Emulsions’ CEO, Bob Koleas, will continue to run the business along with its existing management team.

Western Emulsions Taps Veteran Paving Products Marketer Joe Platt
Western Emulsions Inc., a leading innovator of pavement preservation products, has named Joe D. Platt as senior technical marketing representative for Southern California and the Southwest U.S., as part of its continued growth in supplying pavement preservation and maintenance solutions for public agencies and the asphalt contracting industry.

VANDERMOST TO HEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR WESTERN EMULSIONS INC.
February 11, 2009 - Western Emulsions Inc. has named Phil Vandermost as Vice President of Public Affairs, responsible for government relations and communications, as part of its continued business growth in the western United States.

Western Emulsions Opens Manufacturing Plant in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM - April 30, 2009 – Western Emulsions, Inc. (“Western Emulsions”), a leading innovator and supplier of asphalt emulsions products used for pavement preservation, repair and restoration, today announced the completion and opening of a new emulsions manufacturing and asphalt storage facility located on 15-acre rail-served site within Roswell Industrial Air Park in New Mexico.

Western Emulsions and PASS featured in Asphalt Contractor Magazine Article
Santa Barbara County opts for emulsions in its pavement preservation efforts

Final Phase of Tucson Terminal Expansion Press Release
Western Emulsions, Inc is pleased to announce the beginning of their final phase of a three phase Tucson terminal expansion plan. Phase one, completed in April of 2006, consisted of doubling their existing rail spur from 9 rail cars to 18 rail car capacity.

Western Emulsions secures land for future growth
Mesa has approved the sale of 37 acres in Pinal County that could be purchased by Western Emulsions, a Tucson-based asphalt company.

Western Emulsions and Vulcan Materials Donate Road Work to Orange County
Vulcan Materials Company’s Western Division, along with partners Mead Westvaco and Western Emulsions, conducted a trial project May 14 at Irvine Regional Park that was a win-win for all involved.

Western Emulsions to Begin Construction on newest plant in New Mexico
Western emulsions begins construction on their newest emulsion plant in New Mexico.

Western Emulsions Acquires Guardtop From Vulcan
Newport Beach, CA – April 2, 2009 – Western Emulsions, Inc. (“Western Emulsions”), a leading innovator and supplier of asphalt emulsions products used for pavement preservation, repair and restoration, announced today that it acquired the assets of Guardtop Asphalt Coating Division (“Guardtop”) from Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC).

Western Emulsions and PASS featured in Better Roads Magazine
Information and ideas to help managers and contractors build, maintain, and manage roads better.

Western Emulsions Executive Director of Marketing, Jim Towns, awarded Lifetime Acheivement Award from California Chip Seal Association
Western Emulsions Executive Director of Marketing, Jim Towns, awarded first ever lifetime achievement award from the California Chip Seal Association

AEMA Past Presidents' Award for Emulsion Excellence
Emulsions Help Santa Barbara County Get Ahead in Pavement Preservation

Western Emulsions PASS featured in Public Works Magazine Article
A pavement preservation program reaps rewards in Santa Barbara County. Here's how county solved its road reconstruction problems using RdMAP.

Western Emulsions & The City of Santa Maria awarded the 2005 Chip Seal of the Year
Western Emulsions & The City of Santa Maria awarded the 2005 Chip Seal of the Year by the California Chip Seal Association

Western Emulsions President, Bob Koleas, elected AEMA President for 2006 - 2007
Bob Koleas, President of Western Emulsions, elected AEMA President for 2006 - 2007

PASS QB plays a key role in the City of Nashville Pavement Preservation Program
Following an audit of its street infrastructure in 2002, Metro Nashville's Department of Public Works made a significant shift in the way it maintains the streets within its jurisdiction. It established new methods for identifying streets that were likely candidates for repaving, and it also initiated an aggressive preventive maintenance program using surface treatments, like slurry seal, to maximize the structural life cycle of its road network

Comparison Study of Emulsion Chip Seals vx. Hot Asphalt Cement Chip Seals
By the University of Oklahoma

Western Emulsions' Arizona Division Expands to New Manufacturing and Corporate Facility
The Arizona division of Western Emulsions recently celebrated its move to new and expanded headquarters at 3450 East 36th Street in Tucson, following more than 26 years of operation in its previous facility.

PASS is key ingredient in Salinas' Award-Winning Resurfacing Project
Salinas, CA — April 8, 2002 - The California Chip Seal Association recently issued the 2001 Quality Project Award to the City of Salinas and Intermountain Slurry Seal Co. for an extensive street resurfacing project featuring Western Emulsion's patented PASS product. The project team received the award at a recent conference the association hosted in Sacramento.

Western Emulsions and PASS featured in Public Works Magazine Article
Creativity Results in Cost Effective Street Preservation

Western Emulsions Provides Two-Year Warranty for Caltrans Maintenance Project
Quincy, Calif. - November 30, 2001 - Western Emulsions Inc. recently took another step to raise the standard of quality assurance for the asphalt emulsions industry by offering a two-year performance warranty on a highway repair/maintenance project it performed for the California Department of Transportation's District 2. Using its patented Polymerized-Asphalt Surface Sealer (PASS®) product, Western Emulsions provided a successful alternative to replacing several sections of asphalt pavement, representing a significant savings to the State of California.