First Eco-Friendly, Green Science Park Located in North America Completes Phase One of Infrastructure Development

Partnered with Design and Construction Firm Grupo Maiz of Monterrey, Mexico to
Meet LEED Standards for Green Construction
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
Silicon Border, a science and technology park located in Mexicali, Baja
California, Mexico, has completed the infrastructure necessary to support phase
one of its manufacturing development targeted for green technology companies.
Phase one is more than 500 acres of developed land, and is ready for its current
and future tenants to begin construction of their manufacturing facilities.

The infrastructure build-out, financed by ING Clarion, consists of potable water
plant and distribution, fiber optic telephone and data cable, power substations,
waste treatment facilities. Silicon Border not only provides manufacturing space
to companies creating "green" products, but does so in an environmentally
conscious manner.

The water treatment plant has been designed to recycle up to 90% of the water
used within the park. The other 10% will be dedicated to irrigation and other
uses within the park. This water treatment plant is considered state-of-the-art
and will meet or exceed the exacting standards for water demanded by high
technology manufacturing. In addition to a world-class water treatment facility
that recycles virtually all the water within the Park, Silicon Border is the
first Science Park in the world to exclusively use LED lighting for 100% of its
roadways and parking lots. Silicon Border conforms to the strict LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System
criteria.

Silicon Border partnered with Grupo Maiz in November 2007, who was chosen as the
preferred contractor to design and manage the physical attributes of the science
park. The park`s total investment for the complete build-out will exceed $150
million. Grupo Maiz will also be recommended by Silicon Border to all of the
park`s tenants and customers as the preferred contractor. Grupo Maiz is a good
fit for companies whether they already have a design and only want a contractor,
or wish to pursue a turnkey solution.

"Grupo Maiz has been a leader in providing quality design and construction for
nearly 50 years," said Daniel J. Hill, CEO of Silicon Border. "With their help,
Silicon Border is well on its way to providing the technology industry with a
strategic manufacturing alternative to Asia. The build-out of phase one is a
milestone for both Silicon Border and Mexico, who, in the end, will together
create a viable opportunity for job creation and growth throughout North
America."

Construction of the infrastructure to support phase two will provide guaranteed
and redundant sources of power and water for all park tenants in order to
maximize the probability of uninterrupted, continued operations needed to
support today`s high technology manufacturing environment. This phase of the
build-out, which will be an additional 900 acres, is projected to be completed
in 2011.

Guided by semiconductor industry veterans, Silicon Border is a cost-effective,
manufacturing alternative in North America for the world`s most advanced
technologies, such as semiconductor, solar cell, telecommunications and
flat-panel display manufacturers. It provides 10,000 acres of land for business
space, and is supported by a world-class, industrial infrastructure and a
significant Planned Urban Development Community. The Science Park is in close
proximity to three major area universities, and will be home to the Baja
California State University campus of engineering.

Silicon Border Development is currently in discussion with a number of
additional companies looking to grow their global operations.

About Silicon Border

Silicon Border is a 4,000-hectare (10,000 acres) high-technology science park
catering to the specialized needs of the solar cell and semiconductor process
technology located on the U.S.-Mexico border in Mexicali. Silicon Border
provides a cost-effective and competitive manufacturing alternative in North
America for emerging and global companies. Improving upon the world`s leading
technology parks, the Park`s world-class infrastructure and education component
supports the stringent requirements of the semiconductor, solar, LCD, LED,
aerospace and biotechnology industries. More information about Silicon Border is
available online at www.siliconborder.com.

About Grupo Maiz

Grupo Maiz provides companies in Mexico and Latin America with world-class
services in the construction industry. Grupo Maiz is formed by four companies:
Maiz Edificaciones (Construction), Maiz Proyectos (Design and Engineering), Maiz
Maquinaria Pesada (Machinery) and Las Palmas Business Park. Maiz Edificaciones
takes the lead in turning client ideas and designs into realities by means of
several specialized construction services. Maiz Edificaciones has extensive
installed capacity to execute projects of any size, with the unique quality and
service that made our company famous. Since the early 1960s, Maiz Edificaciones
has relied upon internal engineering functions for the development of project
plans and specifications. In 1988, Maiz Proyectos was launched as an independent
business unit, allowing it greater freedom to develop new technologies and
infrastructure to meet client needs. Today, Maiz Proyectos and Edificaciones,
working in tandem, can meet 100% of your building development needs including
design and construction of industrial buildings, shopping centers, data centers,
wastewater treatment plants, infrastructure and special facilities. More
information on Grupo Maiz can be found at www.maiz.com.

Company Contact:
Silicon Border
Mike Oliver, 858-748-9700
mike.oliver@siliconborder.com
or
Media Contact:
Shelton Group
Stacey Gaswirth, 972-239-5119 x 132
sgaswirth@sheltongroup.com

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