WEST HOLYWOOD, CA – June 13, 2008 – Fujitec America, a division of Fujitec Co., Ltd., [NIKKEI 6406], today announced the recapture of the West Hollywood Gateway Project’s Target elevator service and maintenance contract. This contract consists of service and maintenance for seven geared Millennium elevators (four large service cars and three large freight cars).

The West Hollywood Gateway Project is East Los Angeles’ largest redevelopment project totaling 257,000 square feet, including stores such as Target, Best Buy, Starbucks, and more. “This was a big combined effort out of the Fujitec team,” says Tom Quinn, field operations manager. “Target has been very pleased with the support and maintenance coming from Fujitec’s NY operations and the support and reputation regarding Fujitec’s LA service group. This track record helped provide us with a strong advantage.”

Fujitec’s LA branch was also awarded a contract with Target Westminster to service two hydraulic 5,000lb passenger elevators, two hydraulic 8,000lb freight elevators, two escalators and two vermaports. This project will begin June 22, 2008.

About Fujitec America

Fujitec America is a leading manufacturer of elevator, escalator, moving walkway systems and service/maintenance. The company has been elevating performance in America’s finest buildings for 30 years. Headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio, Fujitec America operates sales/service operations in most US major metropolitan areas providing new installations, modernization and service/maintenance for its own brand as well as those of other manufacturers.
Parent company Fujitec Co., Ltd. was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1948. Fujitec’s worldwide organization includes twelve manufacturing facilities and four research and development centers. Further information about Fujitec can be found at www.fujitecamerica.com.