For Immediate Release: February 1, 2006


International Truck & Engine Diamond Supplier Announcement

We are pleased to announce that on 2/1/2006, Triana Industries received its first Diamond Supplier Award from International Truck & Engine.  The award was accepted by Ralph Malone, President/CEO and Mark Wright, Vice President of Business Development at the awards dinner held in Chicago.  Triana Industries is one of a handful of MBEs to ever be awarded the Diamond Supplier distinction. 

Some of the 2005 requirements to be a Diamond Supplier are:

- Meets ongoing performance expectations for quality and delivery and is committed to continuous improvement

- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to Customer Responsiveness

- Is strategically aligned with International

- Demonstrates financial vibrancy and commits to a Long Term Agreement with International Truck & Engine

International Engine nominated Triana Industries due to its outstanding quality, service and delivery on the V265 Engine Harness program.  As a Diamond Supplier to International Truck & Engine, Triana Industries will be placed upon a Preferred Supplier list that will be distributed throughout International’s purchasing organization. 

Triana Industries is committed to increasing its strategic alliance with International Truck & Engine and remain a Diamond Supplier in the years to come.  We thank International Truck & Engine for this award.