Containing many of the top brand names in the industry, NCI manufactures and distributes steel components and building systems that serve the low-rise, up to five stories, nonresidential market which in 2007 was assessed at more than $198 billion in the United States.* NCI's steel products offer several advantages including long-term cost savings, design flexibility, and aesthetics. In addition, they meet many of today's criteria for sustainability---a long life expectancy, a composition of 25-35% recycled content, and 100% recyclability. And with 43 plants strategically located in 18 states and Mexico, NCI is able to select the production facility closest to the job site, reducing transportation costs and resources. It is because of these benefits and NCI's proven commitment to the needs of builders, architects, general contractors, facility owners and operators that NCI has remained an industry leader.

In 2008, NCI implemented a five-year growth strategy with a focus on EBITDA performance. The plan outlines opportunities for expansion which includes a continued investment in products that benefit the environment and technology solutions that provide business metrics and efficiencies, as well as those that improve the customer experience.

For the fiscal year ended October 2007 compared to 2006, Sales increased more than 3% to $1.6 billion with a diluted EPS of $3.06 per share. For the first fiscal quarter ended January 2008 compared to 2007, Sales increased to $361.5 million from $359.3 million; with a diluted EPS of $0.39 per share.

*McGraw-Hill Construction Research and Analysis