For Immediate Release
	Editorial Contact:  Jeff Cannon  Sr. Vice President, Planning and Business Development Diamond V Mills, Inc. 800.373.7234  or Mike Opperman Charleston|Orwig, Inc. 262.563.5100 Email:  mopperman@charlestonorwig.com

Diamond V^® Plans Second Manufacturing Plant

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 25, 2008)—Diamond V^® recently announced plans to build a new $12,000,000 manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Construction on the new 28,000-square-foot facility will begin this summer and become operational in 2009.

“Our business has grown every year for 64 years and is accelerating both in the U.S. and around the world.  This success coupled with our aggressive future growth plans requires capacity beyond our current facility,” says John Bloomhall, Diamond V chief executive officer. “Adding this plant will allow us to meet the rapidly growing demand for our proprietary products in all species of animals and aqua. It will also enhance our ability to continue bringing new products and innovation to market.”

Diamond V officials investigated manufacturing sites around the globe before selecting a location in Cedar Rapids, where its corporate headquarters, technical research and innovation center and existing plant are located. The Company’s use of DiaMatrix Technology, an exclusive proprietary fermentation process used to manufacture its products, requires specialized raw materials that are available in the area. Access to these specialized raw materials; desire to maintain control of manufacturing trade secrets and existing infrastructure heavily influenced the decision.  The Company’s existing plant will remain operational.

“We’re excited about building a new facility in Cedar Rapids ,” Bloomhall says. “This expansion is a continuation of our commitment as a leader in providing natural nutritional products for all animals and aqua around the world.”

About Diamond V

Diamond V is the world’s leading supplier of fermented products used to optimize digestive function and nutrition key to animal and aqua health, productivity, efficiency and profitability.  Diamond V’s original Yeast Culture has been trusted for 64 years and is marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide. For more information, contact Diamond V Mills at 800-373-7234, or on the Web at www.diamondv.com.

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