PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Explosion Rocks Midwest Grain Products, Inc
ATCHISON, Kan., September 13, 2002 -- The distillery operation at Midwest Grain
Products' (Nasdaq: MWGP) Atchison plant was rocked today by an explosion. The
incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.
"Although initial reports indicate that damage is extensive, there were,
thankfully, no major injuries," said Ladd Seaberg, President and CEO. "We are
currently investigating the cause of the explosion, and will offer further
reports as the investigation proceeds. The Atchison plant will be closed until
the scope of the damage has been ascertained and we determine it is safe to
resume operations."
In business for more than half a century, Midwest Grain Products, Inc. is a
recognized pioneer in the development and production of natural grain-based
products. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kan., and has facilities in
Pekin, Ill. and Kansas City, Kan.
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