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Columbian TecTank 2101 South 21st Street Parsons, KS 67357 Ph: (620) 420 0200 tjarman@columbiantectank.com Columbian TecTank Announces Multi-Million Dollar Capital Improvements to Parsons Production Facility Equipment and Technology Investment Will Double Capacity and Create at Least 30 Jobs PARSONS, Kan. (May 4, 2007) – The board of directors of CST Industries, Inc., parent company of Columbian TecTank, has approved a major capital improvement program for its Parsons production facility, located at 2101 South 21st Street in Parsons, Kan. The multi-million dollar equipment and technology investment in the Parsons facility, which manufactures factory coated steel and aluminum storage tanks for both liquid storage and the storage of dry commodity products, will double production capacity and result in the creation of at least 30 new jobs. With more than 110 years of experience and over 250,000 tanks installed, Columbian TecTank is the leader in the design, fabrication and installation of field bolted and factory welded tanks for a variety of end uses. The Parsons plant is an ISO 9000/9001 Certified facility. Columbian TecTank’s business has grown rapidly since 2003, placing a heavy demand on its various production facilities, including its Parsons facility. The company’s orders to date for 2007 show an increase of 40 percent over the same time in 2006. Because of the tremendous growth, the company has decided to expand its manufacturing capacity. “We are excited to expand and modernize the equipment and processes at the Parsons facility. Some of the nation’s top consultants on flow and technology are working side by side with our work force to arrive at the design for a world-class production process,” said Steve Allen, manufacturing manager for the Columbian TecTank Parsons production facility. The company plans to integrate the best metal fabricating equipment in the world and utilize the most advanced material flow techniques to achieve high output and superior quality. New material handling equipment and modern loading and unloading systems will eliminate some of the physical exertion required on some of the facility’s current equipment and reduce safety risks on the shop floor. The modernization and expansion of the Parsons operation will begin immediately, and be divided into two phases to avoid interruptions to current production. Phase I includes developing a new production cell in an area to the north of the current production line. Once phase I is completed and the new equipment is in operation, Phase II will begin, completing the modernization. Dick Jarman, general manager of Columbian TecTank, describes the importance of the project this way: “Our employees at the Parsons operation have proven themselves to be the best in the industry. We are thrilled to expand our production capacity at this facility, and we look to our Parsons employees as the nucleus of our business, and key to our success.” Job information may be obtained from the human resources manager at Columbian TecTank by calling (620) 421-0200. CST Industries, Inc. is the market leader in factory coated bolted and shop-welded tank storage systems with manufacturing and assembly operations in Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee and the United Kingdom. Sales offices for CST Industries are located on every continent around the world. Columbian TecTank silos and tanks are used for dry bulk and liquid storage applications across all industries, offering long-lasting corrosion and abrasion resistance. The Parsons facility supports domestic bolted and welded tank sales, and its tanks may be found in 180 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.columbiantectank.com. Media Contact: Michelle Manuel, Manuel Communications, Inc. Public Relations Partner for Columbian TecTank (816) 792-8481 michelle@manuelcommunications.com www.columbiantectank.com |
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