EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peerless Mfg. Co. Completes Acquisition of Composite Louver Technology
Dallas, Texas — May 6, 2005 — Peerless Mfg. Co. (Nasdaq: PMFG), is pleased to announce completion of the acquisition of certain composite louver technology and assets from Ebert Composites Corp. of Chula Vista, California. In addition, Peerless has obtained a license for specific know-how pertaining to composite materials from Ebert.
This composite louver technology extends Peerless’ Separation Filtration Systems business unit capabilities to accommodate existing and future marine vessel specifications that may require composite materials to reduce weight, reduce maintenance and reduce a vessel’s radar profile.
This acquisition will be utilized by Peerless in the completion of a current multi-million dollar contract in Peerless’ backlog for composite louver assemblies to be installed on four of the LPD-17 class of U.S. Navy vessels. The Company believes this acquisition will be of assistance as we bid future LPD-17 class ships.
“Peerless is proud of its separation technology and this acquisition significantly extends our product capability and market reach,” stated Mr. Sherrill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “For many years, Peerless has provided louvers and other separation filtration equipment to marine vessels in order to separate salt water mist and contaminants from air intakes.”
This new product will be produced at the Company’s facilities located in Dallas and Denton, Texas.
About Peerless Mfg. Co.
Peerless Mfg. Co. is engaged in the business of designing, engineering, manufacturing and selling highly specialized products used for the abatement of air pollution and products for the separation and filtration of contaminants from gases and liquids. The Company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, markets its products worldwide.
About Ebert Composites Corp.
Ebert Composites Corp., based in Chula Vista, California is a composites research and development company that develops innovative solutions to structural problems using composite materials. The company has received numerous research contracts from industry and government, which have resulted in extensive patents and proprietary information relating to composite structures. For more information about Ebert Composites, please go to www.ebertcomposites.com
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For Further Information Contact:
Mr. Sherrill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Richard L. Travis, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Peerless Mfg. Co.
2819 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229
Phone: (214) 353-5590
Fax: (214) 351-4172
www.peerlessmfg.com