For Immediate Release                                                               
Kriska Holdings Ltd Media Release

Kriska Holdings Ltd (Kriska) today announced it’s intention to purchase certain assets of the van division of BMD Transportation, a carrier operating from Lansdowne, Ontario.  The deal is expected to close on Jan. 31/09.

“This acquisition is another exciting moment for Kriska.  The addition of the BMD assets, employees, contractors, and customers will compliment our strategic objective of adding quality people and quality revenue,” said Mark Seymour, President and CEO of the Kriska Group.  “BMD has been a leader of transportation services in Eastern Ontario since 1978 and has modeled itself much like Kriska; a trusted employer and service provider.”

“When deciding to sell my business, my priority was to place my employees and customers in the hands of a quality carrier,” said Bert McMahon, President of BMD Transportation.  “I’ve known the Kriska organization for a long time and I’m comforted by the way they treat people and manage their business.  My people and customers are in a safe place.”

Kriska is headquartered in Prescott, Ontario with terminals in Mississauga, Ottawa, and Montreal.  Kriska has been recognized as one of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” for the past seven consecutive years.  Kriska is also proud of it’s safety and customer service accolades; a three time winner of the Truckload Carrier Associations Fleet Safety award and a five time winner of the “Shippers Choice Award.”  Kriska employs over 500 people and operates 400 power units and 1200 trailers across North America.  Kriska also owns and operates a wholly owned subsidiary, Lavigne Trucks Lines.

BMD Transportation was founded in 1978 by Bert McMahon and his wife Madolyn.  They have operated as a truckload carrier providing domestic and cross border transportation services to fortune 500 clients.

For further information on Kriska, please visit www.kriska.com

For more information:

Mark Seymour, President/CEO
Kriska Holdings Ltd.
1-800-461-8000 ext 2235
Cell: 613-498-7588

Bert McMahon, President
BMD Transportation
Cell: 613-561-4710