For Immediate Release:

Universal Manufacturing’s Growth Creates Promotion and New Hires

Zelienople, PA, April 25, 2008- Universal Manufacturing Corp., Located in Zelienople, PA, has promoted, Jo Ann Charlier, a 15-year veteran at Universal Manufacturing, to Inside Sales, where she works directly with clients, the sales team, production and shipping. Charlier also manages all freight logistics.

Universal Manufacturing has also named Chad Taylor as Sales Representative. Taylor is responsible for generating new business for Universal as well as servicing existing customers. He has experience in the machining, government and shipbuilding industries, and is a 2000 graduate of Westminster College in Pennsylvania.

Leah McClintick joined Universal Manufacturing as Receptionist/Secretary. Leah also handles all invoicing duties for Universal’s Rental Division in North Carolina, Universal Scaffold Systems. She is a 2003 graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.