Boucherville, June 24, 2005 – Graymont’s Bedford plant has won second place in the Manufacturing Category in the Brome-Missisquoi Chamber of Commerce Gala Excellence 2005. Gala Excellence recognizes business excellence of companies located in the Brome-Missisquoi region of Quebec. The award was presented to Allen Walsh, Graymont plant manager at Bedford.

Graymont takes a long term view of its business and the lime industry and is looking forward to making additional investments in the Bedford plant. This investment will provide a solid foundation from which Graymont can continue its work in Quebec , and in so doing improve our environment, contribute to the community as a good neighbor and add value as a responsible business partner.