Randy Lepper

Executive Vice President

417-623-2285, Ext. 318

randy.lepper@midampp.com

MID-AMERICA PRECISION PRODUCTS

TO BE FEATURED ON PAT SUMMERALL’S

"CHAMPIONS OF INDUSTRY"

JOPLIN, MO – October 28, 2002 – Mid-America Precision Products, LLC of Joplin, Missouri, announced today that it would be featured on The Discovery Channel's "Champions of Industry" program on November 5, 2002. "Champions of Industry," hosted by Pat Summerall, can be seen on The Discovery Channel every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. EST or 6:00 a.m. CST.

"The selection of Mid-America Precision Products (MAPP) for a show of this caliber is a credit to our employees and their long-standing track record of supplying high-quality products to our diverse customer base," stated Doug Wright, President & CEO.

Mid-America Precision Products specializes in the manufacturing of high-tolerance sheet metal fabrications, machined parts, and contract manufacturing for aerospace, telecommunications, heavy industry, and computer storage markets. The November 5 segment will highlight MAPP's manufacturing capabilities and its market leadership in this area.

"We’re excited about the segment and the recognition it brings. This will allow people throughout the country to know what we’re doing here in the Midwest to support numerous high-tech companies and industries," said Randy Lepper, Executive Vice President.

In connection with its appearance on "Champions of Industry," MAPP will be recognized on the Forbes.com website for 24 hours following the segment.

MAPP’s full range of capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, machined parts, metal plating, painting, and value-added assemblies. The company has recently made capital investments to its Stella, Missouri, plant to enhance its overall manufacturing capability in the value-added contract manufacturing market. The company has three manufacturing locations in Joplin, Missouri, and one in Stella, Missouri.

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