Final Phase of Tucson Terminal Expansion Press Release

For Immediate Release
Wednesday September 08, 2007

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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. This second rail spur build out increased Westerns total bulk material rail capacity from 810 tons to 1620 tons of base hot asphalt. “From an operational level this has allowed us the flexibility to use multiple suppliers with multiple products said Jeff Senkerik, Operations Director for Western Emulsions.

“We completed Phase two in late 2007 with the construction of two additional 125,000 gallon hot asphalt storage tanks to compliment the existing 2000,000 gallons of existing asphalt tanks. This allowed Western Emulsions to buy in bulk to take advantage of off season pricing while adding “spot supply” performance graded asphalt products to compliment its existing asphalt emulsion total product offerings. Phase three began March 1 and will consist of the construction of three one million gallon asphalt storage tanks.” said Don Lopez Chief Financial Officer for Western Emulsions.

“Western Emulsions has always been known for their high quality and innovative asphalt emulsion products for use in pavement preservation and pavement construction. The addition of performance grade asphalt materials will allow us to further service our customers without losing our laser sharp focus on emulsified asphalt.” said Wade Miller Marketing Manager for Western Emulsions.

We are thrilled to be diversifying our brand while better servicing our customers needs. During this time of growth we will not lose focus on our “customer first” culture that has existed since my family founded this company over thirty years ago.” said Bob Koleas, President of Western Emulsions.

About Western Emulsions
Western Emulsions Inc. supplies a variety of high-quality asphalt emulsions, technical assistance and pavement maintenance contracting services to a wide range of public agencies and private companies. Western Emulsions was founded upon a commitment to providing high-quality products, constant innovation and expert service to our customers. An independent, family-owned corporation, Western Emulsions Inc. has produced quality asphalt emulsions since the opening of our first plant in 1977 in Tucson, AZ. Today, Western Emulsions serves California and Arizona with an emulsion plant in Irwindale, CA, in addition to our original Arizona facility. Our commitment to innovation was witnessed in the 1980's with the development of PASS® emulsion, a unique and proprietary asphalt product with rejuvenating characteristics. The product received a U.S. Patent in 1993, and since then it has continued to grow in popularity with agencies seeking to better maintain their streets. Outside of California, our proprietary PASS® product is licensed to a nationwide network of manufacturers and distributors to the construction industry. Call today and find out why PASS® and our full range of emulsion products have become a permanent part of road maintenance programs of states and municipalities throughout the United States. Western Emulsions Inc. is a proud member of the following organizations: Asphalt Emulsions Manufactures Association, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, American Public Works Association, International Slurry Surfacing Association, National Association of County Engineers, California Association of County Engineers, California Chip Seal Association, Associated General Contractors, International Bitumen Emulsion Foundation, Asphalt Pavement Association, Asphalt Pavers Association, Maintenance Superintendents Association,Arizona Association of County Engineers, New Mexico Association of Counties and New Mexico Association of General Contractors. For more information contact Wade Miller @ (949) 337-5133 or wade@westernemulsions.com