FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Emmert International's 12-Axle Flat Deck Rail Car

CLACKAMAS, Ore. — January 10, 2004 — Early in 2004, Emmert International purchased the BBCX-1001, a 12-axle Flat Deck rail car. The BBCX-1001 adds to Emmert International's expanding rail fleet with a 45' platform length, 10' 8" platform width, and is capable of transporting 740,000 lbs.