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Environmental Stoneworks, the only national manufacturer and installer
of stone veneer, announced today the acquisition of Canyon Stone and
Installation, Utah's leading manufacturer and installer of stone and
brick veneer. The acquisition bolsters Environmental Stoneworks'
industry position, securing them as one of the top three stone veneer
manufacturers nationwide.

The acquisition allows Environmental Stoneworks to strengthen its
infrastructure in the Southwest region, which includes Utah, Nevada,
and Arizona. The addition will also provide a gateway to open new
service areas and expand its operational footprint into markets along
the West Coast. Canyon Stone and Installation operates a manufacturing
plant in St. George, Utah with turnkey installation capabilities
throughout the state of Utah and into Nevada and Idaho. "Canyon Stone
and Installation has a strong position in Utah and the surrounding
states with an innovative business model, allowing Environmental
Stoneworks to better serve our national customers," said Charles
Stein, President and CEO of Environmental Stoneworks. "This move
allows Environmental Stoneworks to solidify our position as the only
national turnkey manufacturer and installer of stone and brick
veneer."

Environmental Stoneworks delivers the most efficient stone veneer
solutions to the construction industry. By packaging together
manufacturing and installation to builders and commercial property
owners, the company has created a single point of contact for
customers and delivers the most competitive offering with a "one stop
solution." This combination of product manufacturing, regional
distribution and installation via specially trained professionals will
further drive down costs for builders and remodelers. "Our existing
footprint, combined with Environmental Stoneworks' focus on
manufacturing and installation, will prove extremely beneficial to our
customers," added Gaylen Hunt, President of Canyon Stone and
Installation. "Our culture and business goals are a great fit, and we
believe our customers will quickly realize Environmental Stoneworks'
commitment to delivering the finest products and services at a great
value. We are glad to be a part of Environmental Stoneworks' growth
plans."

The combined entity will continue to operate the manufacturing plant
in St. George, Utah and manage installations from the St. George and
Salt Lake City locations.

About Environmental StoneworksEnvironmental Stoneworks, LLC is the
only national manufacturer and installer of stone veneer offering
one-stop, start to finish service. Founded in 1978, Environmental
Stoneworks operates manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado;
North Branch, Minnesota; Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia;
and now St. George, Utah. Environmental Stoneworks' national
capabilities are supported by more than 500 professionals operating in
16 installation hubs across the United States. For additional
information about Environmental Stoneworks, visit www.estoneworks.com
(http://www.estoneworks.com) .