HANFORD, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thresher Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: THRR), a California-based manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, today announced it has shipped its third military order of 2009 from Onodi Tool & Engineering Company ("Onodi"). Year-to-date, Thresher has provided a number of quotes for various parts to Onodi, a privately-held manufacturer and assembler serving the United States Government and Tier One combat vehicle manufacturers for over 35 years, based in Melville Michigan. Regarding the recent order, Tom Flessner, President and CEO of Thresher Industries, Inc., said, "We have seen strong sales growth with Onodi and have continued to produce product that passes the stringent quality requirements demanded for this type of work. We have begun discussions with Onodi to produce not only perm mold cast product but also provide high pressure castings from our Pressure Cast Group. We continue to focus on expanding relationships with customers like Onodi by offering unique processes and materials as well as attracting new customers to expand and grow our revenue base." Since 2004, Thresher has helped Onodi and other leading manufacturers successfully meet the mission-critical requirements of the U.S. Military. The lightweight, reinforced strength of Thresher's 100% recycled aluminum castings are safe for the environment and offer distinct operational and cost advantages during military vehicle use. Thresher's parts can help decrease vehicle weight, which in turn lowers fuel costs and increases the vehicle's capacity to integrate heavier armor application for greater protection. 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. http://www.thresherindustries.com/ CONTACT: Thresher Industries, Inc., +1-559-585-3400 DATASOURCE: Thresher Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Thresher Industries, Inc., +1-559-585-3400 Web Site: http://www.thresherindustries.com/

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