HANFORD, Calif., June 22 /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 selected the nation's leading engineering school, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo ("Cal Poly"), to set up a testing protocol for certain alloy materials as developed by Thresher. Material testing and product development efforts are initially focused on creating a low-carbon, highly thermal conductive heat sink made from 100% reclaimable materials for use in the LED lighting and electronics industries. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Engineering was recently named the No. 1 public engineering program for schools whose highest degree is a Bachelor's or Master's by U.S. News & World Report. The University is also among the nation's top five largest accredited Materials Engineering programs. Cal Poly works closely with industry through a broad array of intellectual and mutually beneficial partnerships that offer opportunities to invest in innovation, and the next generation of leaders in engineering and technology. Thresher Industries intends to supply Cal Poly with a grant to purchase the necessary equipment to begin material testing. Tom Flessner, President and CEO of Thresher Industries, Inc. said, "We are pleased to move forward with the testing phase of our heat sinks. We are working on various applications of metal matrix alloys in the electronics and lighting industry that require highly thermal conductive materials. The data gathered by Cal Poly can be used to present a fully developed and proven material to a wide range of industries. The scope of our market applications is broad and very promising, and includes solutions for the aerospace, automotive and electronics industries. We look forward to updating our shareholders on the progress of our material developments." About Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system, is nationally recognized for the excellence of its programs in architecture, agriculture, engineering, and the sciences. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for more than 18,000 enrolled students. Many seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches. 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 biodegradable 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. 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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