WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- EMI Industries has been selected for the 2009 Best of Tampa Award in the Food Products Machinery category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

"EMI is extremely pleased to be recognized by this national organization," said Marny Bowman, Marketing Specialist for EMI.  "We have long been known to produce only the best quality products in the Food Retailing and Food Service Industries.  This important acknowledgment validates our many years of hard work." 

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About EMI Industries:

EMI Industries is an award-winning manufacturer of standard to fully customized store fixtures and retail displays such as check stands, cabinetry, pharmacy fixtures, industrial equipment, institutional displays and stainless steel front and back-end equipment specifically created for the Food Service, Institutional, Restaurant, Grocery and Convenience Store Industries.  Continually at the forefront of the industry in manufacturing technology and product quality, EMI's 4 locations provide a convenient regional source for wood and metal products for some of the largest and most respected retailers in the industry.  Visit www.emiindustries.com for more.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.  The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

Alpharetta, GA and Cranston, RI, July 8, 2009 - Sean Morris of EMI's Alpharetta, GA location and Bill Johnson of its Cranston, RI facility each earned their LEED AP certification from the U.S. Green Building Council last month.  These gentlemen join previously-certified VP of Operations John Blattel, of the Tampa Bay, FL facilities, to earn this designation.  EMI now boasts LEED AP's on site at all its manufacturing facilities.

As the number of LEED projects within the Grocery, Convenience and Food Service Industries grows, so has EMI's commitment to meet their customers changing needs, according to EMI President and CEO Alan Harvill.  "Now, when a client is designing a LEED certified project, our accredited professionals can design and manufacture the interior fixtures to help earn that certification.  It offers tremendous value and expertise," says Harvill. 

"I am immensely proud of their achievement," Harvill continues.  "Through the leadership demonstrated by employees such as these, EMI is at the forefront of our industry in sustainable building practices, and this is just the latest example.  I know of very few companies in our industry who even have LEED AP's on staff, let alone at every manufacturing location like we do."

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional Accreditation recognizes professionals who have acquired a thorough understanding of green building practices, principles and the LEED Rating System, and have demonstrated the ability to successfully steward the LEED certification process for Green building projects. 

About EMI Industries:

EMI Industries is an award-winning manufacturer of standard to fully customized store fixtures and retail displays such as check stands, cabinetry, pharmacy fixtures, industrial equipment, institutional displays and stainless steel front and back-end equipment specifically created for the Food Service, Institutional, Grocery and Convenience Store Industries.  Continually at the forefront of the industry in manufacturing technology and product quality, EMI's 4 locations provide a convenient regional source for wood and metal products for some of the largest and most respected retailers in the industry. 

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U.S. Local Business Association's Award Honors Achievement         

WASHINGTON D.C., November 20, 2008 --Edwards Manufacturing, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Tampa Award in the Manufacturers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

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EMI Industries Unveils Redesigned Website with More Features, Expanded Content and Blog

The bold, freshly designed site (www.emiindustries.com) provides uncomplicated navigation and easy to read content.  One of the main features of the new web site will be a blog that will constantly update its members of the latest industry trends and news.
The site also provides information on the custom wood and stainless steel products, press news, company information and constant updates of the company's project portfolio. This will show present and future customers of what EMI Industries is capable of manufacturing, as far as custom store fixtures and retail displays.

About EMI Industries

EMI Industries provides a full line of Store Fixtures and Retail Displays such as restaurant equipment, supermarket equipment, convenience store fixtures, pharmacy fixtures, industrial equipment and institutional displays. With our stainless, aluminum, wood and plastic custom fabrication capabilities, we are a one stop shop for finding the perfect store fixtures. Our diverse retail displays, varies from display cases, stainless steel sinks, cafeteria serving lines, dish tables, pot sinks, chef counters, and serving counters exclusively for the restaurant equipment dealers. We also provide pharmacies with customer service counters and backroom equipment for the supermarkets and convenience stores.

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EMI Launches E-MI Mail: An Informative Monthly Newsletter for the Food Service Industry 

EMI Launches E-MI Mail: An Informative Monthly Newsletter for the Food Service Industry

Tampa, Florida, October 10, 2007- EMI Industries teamed up with Silverpop, "a leading provider of permission-based email marketing solutions, strategy and services," (Silverpop.com) to provide customers and prospects with electronic monthly newsletters featuring informative industry news and information. Written by industry experts, EMI intends to make customers aware of new products, industry trends and services.

Individuals are asked to sign up at no cost, to a monthly "E-MI Mail" newsletter featuring topics like, "Stainless Steel: Can You Tell the Difference," or "Wood Versus Stainless Cabinets." Customers and prospects who did not receive E-MI Mail can go to EMI Industries website www.emiindustries.com , click on our E-MI Mail logo on our home page, read the first informative article, and sign up to receive future industry related news-worthy articles. The customer or prospect can also sign up to receive emails on other compelling topics such as new products/services, new materials and engineering/manufacturing techniques, and/or design trends, to name a few. Customers can even "weigh in" on suggested changes to the list of topics. E-MI Mail is an industry first in terms of allowing customers and prospects of custom food retail fixtures to "self segment" themselves and receive emails that pertain to their unique interests only, on a permission basis. No other custom manufacturer in this industry appears to have this proven implementation of "1-to-1" digital, direct marketing.

For additional information on E-MI Mail contact Eric Johnson, VP of Sales and Marketing at ejohnson@emiindustries.com or call 813-626-3166. Individuals can also visit www.emiindustries.com, and go to the contact page, where they can send a question or comment.

ABOUT: EMI Industries is a custom product development company that provides a full line of equipment from the backroom to the store front of supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and drug chains. EMI distributes throughout the world. With five manufacturing facilities and years of industry experience, EMI is uniquely poised to serve your entire fixture and equipment needs.

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