THACKER CASKETS, INC. MEETS AT HOME OF NEW FACTORY

Thacker Casket Manufacturing in Florence, Alabama recently hosted the Thacker Caskets, Inc. national sales meeting. Thacker management and sales representatives convened at the impressive 210,000sqft factory for three days of intensive training, and in-depth factory tours. Thacker Plant Manager, Jim Spinks, detailed nearly $950,000 in investments made by the Thacker Family during 2007 on a new oven system, machinery upgrades, and a variety of manufacturing process enhancements. Spinks also shared that Thacker production had reached record levels, and that a second production shift would be added in June, 2008. Thacker Casket Manufacturing was cited by the Florence area press and by local politicians for creating important job opportunities in NW Alabama and SW Tennessee. The Thacker Family believes in making its products in America…not Mexico or China.

Mike Beardsley, Thacker VP, Sales & Marketing, noted that several Thacker Sales representatives were honored for outstanding sales achievements during 2007. Among those feted were Bob Cullen (NY/NJ/PA), C J Thacker (MD/WV/VA), and Todd Milner (OH/MI) was named the Thacker Salesman of the Year for the 3rd consecutive year. Founded in 1939, Thacker Caskets, Inc. is America’s fastest growing casket manufacturer. Three generations of the Thacker Family are now actively involved in daily management and operations. Thacker proudly serves discerning Funeral Directors and leading Casket Distributors across 33 states. For more information, call 1-800-637-8891.

Please call Mike Beardsley, VP, Sales & Marketing, with any questions pertaining to this Press Release @ 315-345-5094.