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In the News - Archive 2007

Looking for the latest in Finning (Canada) information? Our In the News section will feature articles from many sources that detail our most recent developments. Check back often for updates.

November 27, 2007
Finning to Acquire Collicutt Energy, Major Expansion to Service Capabilities in Alberta
Vancouver, British Columbia

Finning International Inc. ("Finning") (TSX:FTT) and Collicutt Energy Services Ltd. ("Collicutt") (TSX:COH) announced today that they have entered into a definitive transaction and support agreement dated November 27, 2007 ("the Support Agreement") pursuant to which Finning has agreed to make an offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Collicutt.

November 27, 2007
2007 Engines Performing Well, Say Caterpillar Customers

With a complete line of four Caterpillar® 2007 engines in full production and readily available, customers are providing feedback on how the newest additions to the Caterpillar engine line are doing on the road.

October 31, 2007
Caterpillar Earns J. D. Power and Associates Award for Customer Satisfaction With Heavy-Duty Engines

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has received a prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Award for ranking highest in customer satisfaction for its Pickup and Delivery Heavy-Duty diesel engines as part of the 2007 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study.SM

October 22, 2007
Finning (Canada) & Caterpillar Boost Support for Canada's Alpine Ski Teams

Finning (Canada) (TSX:FTT) and Caterpillar of Canada Inc. have signed a three-year partnership agreement valued at $600,000 with Alpine Canada Alpin that will provide significant financial resources in support of Canada's quest to become a world-leading alpine ski racing nation.

May 1, 2007
Finning Announces C$100 Million Truck Sale to Albian Sands

Finning International Inc. ("Finning") (TSX:FTT) announced today that its Canadian division has secured a major mining equipment sale of 19 new Caterpillar 797B mining trucks valued at over C$100 million to Albian Sands Energy Inc. for operation in the Alberta oil sands.

April 23, 2007
Finning Lands Expansive New Territory for MaK Engines

Finning International Inc. (Finning) (TSX:FTT) announces that it has recently secured additional exclusive distribution and service territories for MaK marine engines, which power ocean-going vessels. The distribution rights include new engine sales and delivery of parts and service. MaK Engines is a division of Caterpillar Marine Power Systems.

March 12, 2007
Finning Delivers 100th Caterpillar 797 Haul Truck to Oil Sands

Finning International Inc.'s (Finning) (TSX:FTT) Canadian division, Finning (Canada), is celebrating delivery of the 100th Caterpillar 797 haul truck to the Alberta oil sands. The 797, the largest mining truck in the world, was delivered to Albian Sands Energy Inc., which now operates 25 Cat 797 haul trucks at its Muskeg River mine. Albian's truck fleet and support equipment is exclusively Caterpillar.