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DRAHOTA BREAKS GROUND ON NEW BUILDING IN LOVELAND

Loveland, CO (January 24, 2012) – Drahota announces the official groundbreaking of Advanced Manufacturing Technology's (AMT) new 10,080-square-foot building in Loveland.

"We're looking forward to a collaborative effort with the team to deliver a much needed asset to AMT," says Terry Drahota, president & CEO, Drahota.

The building, located at 3920 Patton Avenue in Loveland, will primarily be used for warehousing and storage to support the company's growth. The building is being designed by Basis Architecture, PC and is scheduled for completion May 2012.

"This new building will help us to meet the needs of our growing business," says Tom Ingraham, president of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. "We established AMT 15 years ago with the mission to develop the best technology in the world for handling empty soft drink bottles. With that task now complete we need more manufacturing floor space to accommodate the extra demand."

This week's groundbreaking event was attended by AMT executives and employees, as well representatives from Drahota and Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation (NCEDC).

"Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation is extremely excited to see AMT expand its operations in Larimer County," says Kelly Peters, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for NCEDC. "We are fortunate to have such an innovative manufacturer bringing quality jobs and investment to the region."

About Drahota

Drahota is a Fort Collins-based general contractor and construction management company in Colorado serving the Front Range and Rocky Mountain region. With nearly 40 years in business, Drahota is a leading general contractor in Colorado with expertise in multifamily, medical, industrial, resort, retail and commercial projects. For more information, please visit www.Drahota.com.

About Advanced Manufacturing Technology

AMT was established in 1996 by Tom Ingraham, Rod Talbot and Luanne Mullen who still manage day-to-day operations. In 1998, AMT moved from its initial 3,000-square-foot location to a larger, leased facility, and then moved to the 30,000-square-foot company-owned Loveland facility in 2003. AMT now enjoys over $20M in annual revenues, employs over 100 people and purchases over $10M worth of materials from local suppliers. For more information, visit www.AMTcolorado.com.

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