Valmont Honored With U.S. Commerce Department's Excellence in Exporting Award

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:
VMI), a leading global manufacturer of engineered support structures for
infrastructure, mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, and a
provider of coating services, announced today that the Company was presented
with the Presidential "E Star" Award. The "E Star" Award recognizes continued
superior performance in increasing or promoting exports. This honor places
Valmont among the elite group of U.S. companies receiving recognition for
supporting export activity.

The Presidential "E" Award was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961,
to recognize persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly to
increasing United States exports. The International Trade Administration,
which seeks to improve the global business environment and help U.S. firms to
compete and win both at home and abroad, manages the award program that has
recognized more than 2,500 firms since its inception.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke presented the award to Valmont's Group
President of Global Irrigation, Leonard Adams at a ceremony during the
National District Export Council Conference in Washington, D.C.

"Valmont is honored to receive this prestigious award," said Adams. "Our
mechanized irrigation products support increased food production and encourage
water conservation. From manufacturing locations in Valley and McCook,
Nebraska, Valmont exports center pivot and linear-move irrigation equipment
around the world. This equipment supports nutrition and economic development
in many countries around the world. We are very pleased to be recognized for
our contribution to international trade."

Valmont is the global leader in designing and manufacturing poles, towers and
structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication and utility
markets, and a provider of protective coating services. Valmont also leads the
world in mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, enhancing food
production while conserving and protecting natural water resources. In
addition, Valmont produces a wide variety of tubing for commercial and
industrial applications.

SOURCE Valmont Industries, Inc.

Jeff Laudin of Valmont Industries, Inc., +1-402-963-1158, Fax,
+1-402-963-1198