ARK Manufacturing Expands into Safety Apparel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 8, 2005

Safety Vests and Pants, School Crossing Flags, and Utility Belts are just a few of the new quality safety products now offered by ARK Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Shangri-La Corporation. ARK Manufacturing, known for its premier leather and nylon animal accessories, recently received Qualified Rehabilitation Facility (QRF) Vendor Status for its new safety product line for Oregon public purchasers.

Recent buyers of ARK Manufacturing’s new Safety Vests include the City of Dallas Public Works, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Corrections, Willamette University, and Shangri-La’s ERN Program.

All Safety Vests are manufactured using ANSI approved materials and are available in various styles, custom designs, colors, and sizes ranging from XS to 6XL.

A comprehensive marketing plan is underway. To learn more about these or other ARK Manufacturing products, contact Sandi Bjorkman at 503-581-1732, ext. 327. For more information on Shangri-La Corporation, a non-profit organization providing homes, jobs, and supports to individuals with disabilities or economic disadvantages, please call 503-581-1732 or visit www.shangrilacorp.org.

Contact: Jackie Saul, Development Assistant
Shangri-La Corporation
4080 Reed Rd. SE, Ste. 150
Salem, OR 97302
Office: 503-581-1732, ext. 328
Fax: 503-581-5638
Email: jackies@shangrilacorp.org