Thresher Industries, Inc., a manufacturer focused on precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, announced that it has shipped an order for cast aluminum parts as requested by Onodi Tool & Engineering Company, a privately-held manufacturer and assembler serving the United States Government and Tier One combat vehicle manufacturers since the early 1970’s.

Tom Flessner, CEO and President of Thresher Industries, stated, “We shipped our first Onodi Tool & Engineering order in late 2004 and they have been a customer since our inception. We have seen a steady increase in quote activity from Onodi. We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Onodi upon completion of this order. We are supplying a number of quotes to the company now, and anticipate securing additional orders from Onodi later this year. ”

“The lightweight, reinforced strength of our 100% recycled aluminum castings are ideal for military vehicle use,” Flessner added. “Our parts

Thresher Industries, Inc. was pleased to announce today that it is actively pursuing numerous bids that could result in millions of dollars in revenues over the next several years. Through its global sales representative Advanced Technology Sales Associates, Thresher Industries has been negotiating with a variety of companies to provide alloy castings across several vertical markets for Thresher’s high pressure casting group.

The company’s quotes for manufactured automotive parts as well as research and development could generate between $150,000 and $300,000 in revenues for 2009 and $500,000 to $750,000 in 2010. Once full production begins to fill orders generated from these bids, revenues could increase between $3.5 million and $8.5 million in 2011 and continue to grow to approximately $14 million in 2012.

According to the press release, Thresher Industries also placed several bids to a lighting company to supply parts for heat

Thresher Industries, an advanced technology aluminum castings company out of Hanford, California, is a good example of the old business truism: People Are The Company. In an intensely competitive industry, during critical economic times, Thresher has never lost sight of the basics represented in its stated mission to provide every customer, big or small, with innovative and quality solutions at fair prices. They continue to grow their business by developing cutting edge technologies and materials, including their own proprietary Direct Metal Induction Cast Process and their Nautilus Core Process, all of which results in more flexible, cost effective, and environmentally friendly casting.

At the heart of the company is its management team, comprising an impressive record of business achievement and dedication.

• Tom Flessner, CEO, has an extensive background in die-casting and foundry management, as well as turning around distressed manufacturing companies. In 1991, he implemented

QualityStocks’ audio interview with Thresher Industries, Inc. CEO Tom Flessner is now available. The complete interview can be heard at http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php?chartvid_id=321.

During the 15 minute interview, Mr. Flessner provides an overview of the company, its target market, competitive advantages, “green” initiatives, and commentary on the recent positive coverage received from Grass-Roots-Research. He also explained how the recently introduced Nautilus Core System benefits the company’s customers. Thresher Industries, Inc. is also growing in this troubled economy while others are slowing their production. Mr. Flessner explains, “In Central California, the unemployment rate is horrific. We’re creating jobs here.”

Mr. Flessner continues, “We’re a US-Based company – all our products and materials are sourced in the US. Most casting companies only focus on one thing, we can fully process parts for a wide variety of industries in numerous ways. Thresher Industries has materials and processes that only

Thresher Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, announced this afternoon that it is developing a broad array of high-strength, cast aluminum components designed to help build cleaner, energy efficient vehicles. Thresher’s proprietary, biodegradable processes have already been successfully used in products for Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Ford. The company told investors that new and developing applications include, but are not limited to: torque boxes for unit body vehicles; engine cradles; feed brackets, diesel engine components, instrument panel sub-frames, and suspension components.

Tom Flessner, President and CEO of Thresher Industries, stated, “Thresher Industries’ 100% recycled aluminum casting products are designed with reinforcements that offer increased strength, while reducing the total weight of parts. This unique combination results in the construction of lighter weight, higher fuel efficiency vehicles that can be produced at a lower cost throughout

Thresher Industries, Inc., a California-based manufacturer of precision aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, announced this morning that it is developing a low-carbon footprint, highly thermal conductive die cast aluminum composite (a type of heat sink). Initially, the company will target the LED lighting industry.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, white high powered LEDs can emit 150-200 lumens per watt, twice the efficacy of current fluorescent technologies and approximately 10 times that of traditional incandescent lighting. Industry experts believe LEDs will become the standard of lighting within the next several years because of their high energy efficiency and long-life. Thresher aims to advance the development of energy-efficient technologies such as LED lighting, which require superior heat dissipation during manufacturing.

Tom Flessner, President and CEO of Thresher Industries, Inc., stated, “Our entry into the heat sink industry positions us to capitalize

Thresher Industries, Inc., a California-based manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, was pleased to announce today its latest innovation in eco-friendly casting, the Nautilus Core System. This system is a proprietary bio-degradable manufacturing process of producing cores for use in aluminum and magnesium casting. The Nautilus Core System can be used to generate internal and runner shapes as well as passages in practically any metal casting, including high-pressure casting and permanent mold casting as well as plastic parts.

Tom Flessner, President and CEO of Thresher Industries, stated, “The Nautilus Core is an excellent tool that helps us reduce material costs by as much as 80% and waste by 100%. We are continuing to develop and refine this process in order to provide greater customer satisfaction, attract a broader client base and enhance our revenues. Our innovative high strength metal

Thresher Industries Inc. manufactures precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, obtaining, sourcing and processing all of its raw materials from and in the United States. As part of the company’s stated commitment to provide earth friendly manufacturing to a number of industries, Thresher caters to agriculture, aerospace, defense, transportation and automotive companies in the United States and Europe.

The company yesterday announced the completion of its acquisition of two Toshiba 350 ton and one hi-bred 650 ton high pressure die casting machine with a Wazniac high-performance shot end and necessary support equipment, including efficient high volume melt/hold furnaces.

“Thresher’s mission is to create the highest customer satisfaction using the lowest cost of materials and the least environmental impact. Our new machines can produce complex shapes with a high degree of speed, accuracy and repeatability, reducing the time and energy spent

CEO Tom Flessner started his career in product design in the mid 1960’s with Outboard Marine Corporation, the parent company of Johnson and Evinrude outboard motors. The focus of his career has been on the die-casting and foundry management business. Mr. Flessner is known for his ability to successfully turn around distressed manufacturing companies. In 1991 he was instrumental in the turnaround of Puget Cast Products Casting Division in Tacoma, Washington and later Allied Die Castings in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. In 1996, as Director of the Precision Pressure Cast Division of Alyn Corporation, he participated in the design and construction of their casting department.

Ed Gardner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, brings more than 20 years of quality and manufacturing experience to the Thresher management team. He is currently the Corporate Quality Director at Greene Tweed, and most recently, Ed served as the