The Company will pay interest on the notes semi-annually on April 20 and October 20 of each year beginning on October 20, 2011.  The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the same Company subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility.  The net proceeds will be used to finance the redemption of the Company's outstanding 6 7/8% senior subordinated notes due May 2014 which the Company has elected to redeem on June 16, 2011.

The offering is expected to close on June 13, 2011, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon the consummation of this offering, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Company's 6.625% senior notes due 2020 will be $450 million.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

BofA Merrill Lynch is the sole book running manager of the offering.

Valmont is the global leader in designing and manufacturing poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication and utility markets, industrial access systems, highway safety barriers 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.