HANFORD, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thresher Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: THRR), a California-based manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, is pleased to announce that it has completed and shipped an order for conventionally cast aluminum parts as requested by Onodi Tool & Engineering Company. Headquartered in Melvindale, Michigan, Onodi Tool & Engineering is 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. " Onodi provides parts for the Abrams M1 tank, eight-wheeled Stryker vehicle as well as other military vehicles. Flessner added, "The lightweight, reinforced strength of our 100% recycled aluminum castings are ideal for military vehicle use. Our parts can help decrease vehicle weight, which in turn allows for heavier armor application and cut costs, while promoting a cleaner, greener environment. Thresher is equipped to overcome the toughest challenges facing manufacturers today, including meeting the mission-critical requirements of the U.S. Military." About Thresher Industries, Inc. Thresher Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of low carbon footprint conventional and custom machined die castings made from 100% recycled aluminum and metal matrix composites. Based in Hanford, California, the Company operates an ISO 9000-compliant, "green" foundry that integrates bio-degradable technologies and processes to lower the economic and environmental costs of production. Thresher offers full engineering support, designing, and prototype development to a variety of industries including: agriculture, aerospace, defense, transportation, and automotive in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.thresherindustries.com/. Statements contained in this news release, other than those identifying historical facts, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe Harbor provisions as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the Company's future expectations, including but not limited to revenues and earnings, technology efficacy, strategies and plans, are subject to safe harbors protection. Actual Company results and performance may be materially different from any future results, performance, strategies, plans, or achievements that may be expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Contact: Thresher Industries, Inc. Tel: 559.585.3400 http://www.thresherindustries.com/ DATASOURCE: Thresher Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Thresher Industries, Inc., +1-559-585-3400, Web Site: http://www.thresherindustries.com/

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