Empire Industries Reports US$ 40 million Contract Award

Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX-V:EIL) today reported that it has received a USD$ 40 million ride system contract with an Asian theme park owner. This contract will largely be executed over the next 2 years from the company’s Vancouver-based design and manufacturing facilities.

About Empire Industries Ltd.Empire Industries Ltd. manufactures highly specialized engineered products and sells these products domestically and in select international export markets. The company has developed, designed and engineered products for the rapidly growing, global, Media-based Attractions market and works with specific clients in this market to execute highly specialized ride systems. Empire’s common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol EIL.

For more information about the Company, visit www.empind.com or contact:

Guy NelsonExecutive Chairman and CEOPhone:  [phone]Email:  [e-mail]

Allan FrancisVice President – Corporate Affairs and AdministrationPhone:  [phone]Email:  [e-mail]

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