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GMA Wins a $16.9 Million Order for Ultra Light-Weight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS)

Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:45pm EST

PORT HURON, MICHIGAN, Nov 28 (MARKET WIRE) -- GMA Cover Corporation announced today that it has won an order for the Ultra Light-Weight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) valued at $16.9 million. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM).

"Winning this order is an incredible achievement for GMA. This order ensures the continuous manufacture of ULCANS." said Glenn Verkindt CEO of GMA. "This is an exciting time for our company and it is truly an honor to be involved in providing ULCANS to the U.S. Army. We are thankful for the Government's continued confidence in GMA and look forward to winning future orders."

GMA manufactures ULCANS in its Port Huron, Michigan facilities. GMA has recently opened a second manufacturing facility and will continue to expand its manufacturing operations in support of ULCANS production. As a result, GMA will hire and train additional staff for the specialized, technically sophisticated production of the ULCANS system.

About GMA:

GMA Cover Corp. is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of cover, camouflage, concealment and deception systems. With a product portfolio ranging from fitted soft tops and camouflage covers to integrated mobile vehicle signature management systems, to multi-spectral camouflage nets, GMA delivers innovative, practical product designs for improved readiness, enhanced survivability and protection. For more information, please visit www.gmacover.com. Contacts: Media Contact: GMA Cover Corp. Peter Schultz 1-888-966-8916 ext. 2403 or +(810) 966-8916 ext. 2403 Email: peter.schultz@gmacover.com Website: www.gmacover.com Copyright 2007, Market Wire, All rights reserved. -0-



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