(Salem, VA, USA, February 2009) — Graham-White Mfg Co., a global leader in new and remanufactured components for heavy rail, rail transit, bus and industrial clients has acquired The Vista Corporation of Virginia. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, Vista has operated as an independent dedicated remanufacturing facility for severe-duty locomotive engine components since its entrepreneurial beginning in 1985.

Beverly “Bev” Webster, founder and president of Vista, has a long standing reputation as an innovator in the rail industry. He brings with him an experienced and skilled work force. Graham-White president, Jim Frantz states, “We are combining forces with a strategic, quality oriented company that is comfortable with change as business and our customers warrant.” Frantz adds, “The mind set at Vista dovetails completely with the corporate culture Graham-White has spent years developing.”

“Vista’s scope of precision remanufactured components along with Graham-White’s commitment to REMAN^SM will provide our customers with innovative solutions and greater value”, says Stewart Bruce, vice president of marketing. “We now offer a wider range of remanufactured components from four separate locations nationwide.”

“During these challenging economic times, Graham-White welcomes the employees and management team at Vista”, says Frantz. “Their tireless efforts for the customer and keen eye for detail and quality are of great importance. They are a welcomed addition to the Graham-White family.”

At locations in Salem, VA, Shreveport, LA, Carson City, NV and now Roanoke, VA our 300 full-time associates provide the highest level of quality in design, manufacturing, remanufacturing and customer service to customers around the globe. Our commitment to total customer satisfaction is evidenced by our ISO 9001:2000 compliance and our ability to meet the requirement of the American Association of Railways' M-1003 on all or our products and services. For more information you may log on to www.grahamwhite.com.