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4/30/2009

HERD ranks #4 on the list of Manitoba’s Top Fastest Growing Companies

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HERD ranks #4 on the list of Manitoba’s Top Fastest Growing Companies

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Winnipeg, MB – With increasing growth in sales and marketshare over the last 3-4 years, HERD North America has ranked in the top 5 Fastest Growing Companies in Manitoba, as reported in the January/February 2009 edition of Manitoba Business Magazine.

Manitoba Business Magazine released their rankings for the top 50 fastest growing companies in Manitoba in their January / February 2009 edition, ranking HERD as the 4th fastest growing company in Manitoba. HERD's sales have increased by more than 227 percent over the last three years.

HERD BACKGROUNDER
In 2003, Marc Daudet, President and CEO of HERD, brought manufacturing techniques from HERD Bars and Bodies of Australia to North America. He then adapted the product lines to suit the North American marketplace, focusing on the Premium and Ultra Premium bullbar market segments.

In 2005, HERD acquired a 10 acre property in a Winnipeg industrial park to accomodate the company's growth and future expansion plans. HERD has been able to stake a claim in dominating the Ultra Premium Semi Bullbar market segment and in leading the Premium Semi Bullbar market segment.

In 2009, HERD continues to develop additional product lines and new product innovations. "The needs and demands in today's marketplace are changing and we are well positioned to take a leadership role in some new market segments in 2009-2010." says Marc Palud, Sales Manager of HERD North America.


                

About HERD
HERD North America is a leading supplier of Integrated Vehicle Protection for working class pickup and Semi Trucks. HERD continues to develop new alternatives and options to protect trucks and their drivers from wildlife collisions, downtime and increased insurance costs. With today's increased cost of purchasing and operating vehicles, more and more companies are opting to protect their investment, personnel and customer commitments from animal-vehicle collision risks and damage.