News Release______________

For Release: Immediate                                                         Contact:    Wes Skaperdas

August 22, 2005                                                                       (804) 254-2737, x201

 PHIPPS & BIRD TO BECOME SUPPLIER TO GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP.

 Phipps & Bird, Inc., a manufacturing company located in Richmond ’s Scott’s Addition, announces that it has been certified as an Approved Supplier to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a General Dynamics Company, following a product quality audit of its facility  by Gulfstream’s Quality Assurance Department.

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