Released on December 1, 2009

Thresher Industries Inc., Hanford, Calif., announced that Plant Sciences Nurseries, Watsonville, Calif., has doubled its order for diecast planter wheels, previously announced on Nov. 20.

According to a press release issued by Thresher, a manufacturer of diecast aluminum and metal matrix composite parts, all of the new orders are for immediate delivery. Plant Sciences began its relationship with the diecaster in June 2009, when it was among the first customers to utilize Thresher’s closed-loop 100% recycled manufacturing process.

“We are excited to expand our relationship with Plant Sciences with the increased value of this order,” said Tom Flessner, Thresher president. “While our core customer base lies in the automotive and defense sectors, we are showing strong acceptance for our services in the non-defense sectors, including the agricultural and lighting industries. As we approach 2010, we anticipate continued growth in orders from various industries seeking the benefits of green manufacturing.”

Plant Sciences is a privately-held agricultural research company with a multinational clientele. The company operates from multiple departments in four main locations: a primary research center in Watsonville, nursery plant propagation facilities in Macdoel and Manteca, and a satellite research and development office in San Marcos.