Complaint Review: Sam Spies Raleigh News And Observer

An Answer To Sam Spies's Article In The Raleigh News And Observer
May 16, 2008

Thirty-eight years ago, as a young man, I pled guilty to one count of mail fraud with the United States government. At that time, I was living overseas, but I voluntarily returned to this country for arraignment, after which the federal judge in Manhattan allowed me to return to Europe. I then returned to the United States for sentencing and served my time in a camp and received the earliest parole after a few months. This is for the record.

Twenty-eight years ago, our company had 12,000 acres under contract to build an aluminum smelter in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This was the first aluminum smelter that was to be built in 50 years in this country. Klockner Steel and various aluminum fabricators were our partners. EDC of Canada wrote a bank commitment for $400 million to build the plant. We presented the commitment to the authorities in North Carolina. The very next day, the Raleigh News and Observer commenced to write expos after expos. This resulting pandemonium made it impossible for our engineering team to work in North Carolina. The paper even went so far as to challenge the company to go build the plant after the all the negative press in the paper. After we decided to go forward, yet another barrage of negative stories came out. As a result of the negative press, the plant did not go forward. There has not been built an aluminum plant built in the United States in over 60 years. What a tragedy that the Raleigh News and Observer was the hatchet man for the big aluminum companies.

International Food Export Partners, Inc. has developed a plan where over 300 million pounds of chicken could be exported to the Arabian Gulf. This information is available on our website. The expertise of the people in Chatham County are surpassed by none. The plant is in terrible shape and we understand that the U.S.D.A. advised that it would close the plant in the last week of May if the problems at the plant were not corrected. Meyn Engineering, who is working with us, has written a letter to the mayor of Siler City, "Upon completion of the project, the Siler City plant will be among the most state-of-the-art poultry processing facilities in the country."

We believe that it is important for the people of Chatham County to know this information. We welcome your comments, which can be placed on a website specially created for this forum: www.iigmanagementinc.com/silercity.

WE ARE NOT GUARANTEEING THAT THERE WILL BE A PLANT IN SILER CITY. WHAT WE ARE TELLING YOU IS THAT EVERYTHING IS VERY POSITIVE, THERE IS A MARKET ABROAD, AND THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT STEP, WHICH IS A DUE DILIGENCE PERIOD. IF THIS IS POSITIVE, WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROCEED. WE HAVE NOTIFIED PILGRIM'S PRIDE OF OUR INTENT.

Sincerely,

J.D. Hoffman
President, IIG Management, Inc.


May 14, 2008

Mr. Joel J. Brower
Town Manager
City Hall
311 North Second Avenue
Room 200
Siler City, NC 27344

Dear Mr. Brower:

Meyn America is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with IIG Management, Inc. on the sale and installation of poultry processing equipment at the Pilgrim's Pride plant in Siler City.

The global leader in the design and manufacture of poultry processing equipment, Meyn continues to set the standard for technology and processing techniques in the poultry industry. Product innovation and our commitment to invest in extensive research and development allow Meyn to provide today's customers with tomorrow's solutions.

As we mentioned in an earlier letter to the Mayor, the Siler City project is a full wall-to-wall solution, and includes everything from picking equipment to packaging. Upon completion of the project, the Siler City plant will be among the most state-of-the-art poultry processing facilities in the country.

At this time, we're unable to comment further on the project, as we're bound by a confidentiality agreement with our customer. However, we'll do everything we can within the limits of that agreement to address any questions or concerns you may have; and we'll keep you updated on our progress.

Mr. Brower, all of us at Meyn are excited about this opportunity and we truly appreciate your time and interest in the Siler City project.

Best regards

Scott Russell
President

May 13, 2008

Honorable Charles L. Turner
Mayor
City Hall
311 North Second Avenue
Siler City, NC 27344

Dear Mayor Turner:

Meyn America is pleased to share our intent to partner with IIGM, Inc. with you and the good people of Siler City. Currently, we are working with the Siler City plant management team on the sale and installation of poultry processing equipment.

The global leader in the design and manufacture of poultry processing equipment, Meyn continues to set the standard for technology and processing techniques in the poultry industry. Product innovation and our commitment to invest in extensive research and development allow Meyn to provide today's customers with tomorrow's solutions.

The Siler City project is a full wall-to-wall solution, and includes everything from picking equipment to packaging. Upon completion of the project, the Siler City plant will be among the mot state-of-the-art poultry processing facilities in the country.

All of us at Meyn America are excited about this opportunity and we're looking forward to a smooth, successful operation. Should you have questions or need further information about this project, please contact us at your convenience.

Mr. Mayor, thank you for your time and interest in the Siler City project.

Best regards,

Scott Russell Heath Jarrett
President Vice President, Sales & Projects

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Account Manager Sales Engineer

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