Trachte: Hires Hughes as Credit Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information Contact:
Kelly Churchill
Trachte Building Systems, Inc.
800-356-5824
www.trachte.com
kchurchill@trachte.com

SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin, February 19, 2004 – Trachte Building Systems and its subsidiaries, Trac-Rite Door and Fire Facilities Inc., are pleased to announce the addition of a new credit manager.

Jill Hughes brings 12 years of credit and collections experience in distribution and manufacturing fields to her position. As credit manager, Hughes is responsible for credit and collections for annual sales of $50 million, reviewing and updating policies and procedures, and handling pertinent accounting activities.

Trachte Building Systems, the leading manufacturer and supplier in the self-storage industry, markets a full-line of pre-engineered steel building systems. In addition, the company specializes in smaller buildings for commercial and industrial use. Subsidiaries of Trachte include Trac-Rite Door, a premier manufacturer of steel roll-up doors, and Fire Facilities Inc., the leading manufacturer of steel fire training towers. Trachte is devoted to providing superior products, uncompromised service, and unmatched industry knowledge throughout the entire customer experience. This devotion, along with over 100 years of manufacturing experience, has given the company a leading edge in the self-storage industry.

For more information about Trachte Building Systems and its products, please contact Trachte at 800-356-5824.