Durand, Michigan, December 16, 2002—

Durand Forms, Inc., a leading aluminum form manufacturer in Durand, Michigan, has announced the appointment of Philip W. Fearnow as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, as well as three new regional manager positions. Fearnow’s experience includes manufacturing, corporate sales and technical services in the area of chemicals, explosives and pre-cast concrete. Fearnow’s initial efforts will be working and visiting with Durand distributors and customers to enhance their poured wall businesses.

Durand’s newest regional managers and their geographic responsibilities include Ted Barringer (MI, CA), Mike Klein (OH, IN, KY, Western PA and Western NY) and Gary Miller (MD, VA, NC, WV, NJ and Eastern PA). These regional manager positions

complement the existing three managers that cover the balance of the U.S. and Mexico.

Sam Keller, Durand Forms President & CEO said, “with new markets on the horizon, new technologies under development, and new leadership in the executive team, Durand Forms today stands stronger than ever to deliver precisely the fine products and services contractors rely on to succeed.”

Durand Forms is a global leader in manufacturing and distributing quality aluminum forms and accessories for residential and commercial contractor use. For additional information, contact Durand at 800-545-6342.