WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - May 19, 2017) - Empire Industries Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:EIL) today reported that it has received a USD$ 120 million, multi-year, multi-theme park ride system series of contracts with one of the leading, global theme park owners. These contracts will largely be executed over the next 4 years from the company's Vancouver-based design and manufacturing facilities as well as their Attractions Development Center.

"Our company has invested heavily in building our ride system engineering and manufacturing capacity and today's announcement proves that the investment is working," said Guy Nelson, CEO of Empire Industries. "Our strategy continues to focus on building the creative and technical resources to help select customers design and build the best attractions in the world. This strategy addresses a rapidly growing consumer market, demanding shared entertainment experiences that simply can't be experienced at home."

About Empire Industries Ltd.

Empire Industries Ltd. manufactures highly specialized engineered products and sells these products domestically and in select international export markets. The company has developed, designed and engineered products for the rapidly growing, global, Media-based Attractions market and works with specific clients in this market to execute highly specialized ride systems. Empire's common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol EIL.

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