Premier Technology Wins 'Employer of Veterans Award' from Idaho American Legion

The statewide honor, presented to Premier in the large business category (companies with more than 200 employees and having been in business for more than five years) singles out the Company for consistently hiring veterans from all service branches.

According to Premier, 12% of employees hired during the past year are veterans. The company, one of the largest employers inSoutheastern Idaho, is scheduled to receive the award inLewiston, Idaho on Friday, June 11 at the Legion's 90th Annual Convention.

In its formal notification to Premier, Dale G. Langford, U.S. Department of Labor/VETS, and Kent Phelps, Employment Committee Chairman, said, " ... On behalf of the Veterans Employment and Training Service, I would like to express my personal appreciation for the valuable service you provide to the veterans in your community."

Douglas Sayer, Premier Technology president, said, "We are truly honored to receive this distinction. Whenever possible, the Company has made a concerted effort to provide employment to veterans. As a group, they are highly skilled, committed and loyal workers."

Sayer added that the award was particularly poignant since nearly 200 Boise-based Air National Guard members were recently sent toAfghanistan, the third deployment for the unit since 2003. This latest deployment brings to 350 the number of Idaho Air and Army Guard members sent overseas in recent weeks.

Ongoing Expansion

During the past year Premier's workforce has been steadily growing at its three facilities. In early June, the Company announced plans to upgrade and expand itsPocatello operation. Premier plans to add 24,000 square feet of space and hire approximately 100 new workers once that new facility is fully operational.

Founded in 1996, Premier is one of the fastest growing companies in Southeastern Idaho. Just over a year ago, the Company opened its new corporate headquarters which it now occupies inBlackfoot. That facility employs approximately 300 people. Premier operates an office inTwin Falls to serve its food industry customers, while thePocatello operation is used for processing materials and large fabrication projects.

The Company is currently working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) on a number of high priority projects. For the DOD, Premier is providing state-of-the art equipment to support global demilitarization and non-proliferation efforts of key U.S. government agencies. The Company is also supporting key NASA prime contractors in mission-critical programs such as the new Crew Launched Vehicle, the space platform that will replace the Space Shuttle.

Premier is working with the DOE to support the cleanup of radioactive waste locations throughout the nation, as well as supporting essential non-proliferation projects that focus on creating next generation commercial nuclear fuels that cannot be used for military purposes. The Company is also working closely with industry leaders to support development and construction of facilities that produce alternative fuels aimed at reducing the nation's dependency on fossil fuels.

Other products manufactured by Premier include tanks and silos, HVAC equipment, instruments and controls, structural decks, food/pharmaceutical grade piping, skid-mounted equipment, conveyors, dry handling systems, sanitary piping, ammonia cooling systems, nuclear waste handling systems, and radiation and shielding equipment.

    Contact:  Doug Sayer                    Joe M. Grillo
              Premier Technology            Nicolazzo & Associates
              (208) 785-2274                (617) 951-0000
                                            jgrillo@nicolazzo.com

SOURCE Premier Technology, Inc.

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