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Liquidation of R&B Wire and Steel Leads to the Sale of Company's Manufacturing Equipment and Inventory

Assets of Rack & Production Accessories Manufacturer Available through Private Sale

Fayetteville, TN (August 5, 2003) - Knott & Company, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in the steel and metal industries, today announced the final sale of the manufacturing assets of R&B Wire and Steel Manufacturing, LLC. All sales will take place through a private sale closing on October 16, 2003.

A manufacturer of customer parts racks and accessories for the automotive markets, R&B Wire and Steel operated from manufacturing and storage facilities of approximately 80,000 square feet in Fayetteville, Tennessee, USA. At its peak, the plant had sales of about US$7 million per year.

The company cuts, welds, and converts steel bars and wire into parts racks, baskets, clips, and braces. The products are used throughout the automotive assembly process, from staging components such as doors and hoods, to transporting vehicle frames through paint prep and application.

Installed assets include 7 punch presses, 53 welders, 5 milling machines, and 8 plate shears and press brakes. The company also has a plasma cutting system and a wide selection of paint and finishing equipment, lift trucks, and vehicles. Finished goods, work in process, and inventory are also for sale.

R&B Wire and Steel has engaged Knott & Company to conduct a private sale of their machinery and equipment. All bids must be received by October 16, 2003. Inspections are available by appointment only. A complete equipment listing can be obtained from Knott & Company, phone +1 508.234.4710, fax: +1 419.715.6032, or e-mail jknott@knottco.com. Or download the listing at http://www.Knottco.com.

About Knott & Company, Inc.

Knott & Company, Inc. is an international strategy and management consulting firm specializing in the steel and metal industries. Focused on helping corporations create and sustain competitive advantage, the company's core areas of expertise include globalization, corporate development, operational effectiveness, technology transfer, and merger and acquisition services. The company's clients include leading steel and metals manufacturers. For more information, see http://www.Knottco.com.

For further information, contact:
Jim Knott, CEO
Knott & Company, Inc.
546 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA
+1 508.234.4710, Fax: +1 419.715.6032
Email: jknott@knottco.com
Web: www.KnottCo.com

PR Office:
Shari Worthington, President
Telesian Technology Inc.
49 Midgley Lane
Worcester, MA 01604 USA
+1 508.755.5242, Fax: +1 508.795.1636
Email: sharilee@telesian.com

© 2003, Knott & Company, Inc.


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