Schuff Steel Actively Pursuing Wind Tower Manufacturing in Bismarck-Mandan

Schuff Steel Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schuff International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SHFK),
continues to actively pursue the possible construction of a new wind tower manufacturing plant in North
Dakota. “After researching the renewable energy business in general, and specifically wind energy, we
are convinced that we are seeing the emergence of a new industry. Wind tower manufacturing appears to
be very synergistic with our core business of steel fabrication and erection”, said Dennis Randall,
executive vice president of Schuff’s Midwest Division. “We also feel that this new venture would require
construction of a dedicated plant in close proximity to developing markets”, he said.

After considering a number of sites, Schuff selected Bismarck, North Dakota as the location for the
potential plant. Plans would call for construction of a 200,000 sq ft facility on 70 acres, capable of
producing hundreds of towers annually. Schuff anticipates potential employment levels of 250 to 300
people once at full capacity. While there are a number of significant issues yet to be resolved, including
project financing and finalizing customer orders, Schuff hopes to begin construction of this facility
sometime within the year.

“I was very impressed with the business-friendly attitude of the Bismarck Mandan Business Development
folks, the accessibility and support demonstrated by State and local public officials and the excellent
technical educational facilities supporting renewable energy manufacturing”, said Randall.
Schuff’s proposed plant in North Dakota was recently selected as one of 133 projects eligible to receive a
federal tax credit as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Section 48C Clean
Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit. This benefit has helped Schuff to forge ahead with their development
plans.

About Schuff International, Inc.

Schuff International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SHFK) and its family of steel companies is the largest steel
fabrication and erection company in the United States. The 33-year old company executes projects
throughout the country. Schuff offers integrated steel construction services from a single source.
Professional services include design-build, design-assist, engineering, BIM participation, 3D steel
modeling/detailing, fabrication, advanced field erection, joist and joist girder manufacturing, project
management, and single-source steel management systems. Major market segments include industrial,
public works, bridges, health care, gaming and hospitality, convention centers, stadiums, mixed-use and
retail, transportation, solar and other alternative energy projects and international projects. Schuff
International, Inc., which is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, owns and operates ten steel fabrication plants
and two steel joist manufacturing plants. Companies include Schuff Steel Company located in AZ, NV
and CA; Schuff Steel-Midwest Division located in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa, KS, Chicago, IL and
Denver, CO; Schuff Steel-Gulf Coast, Inc., located in Houston, TX; Schuff Steel-Atlantic, Inc., located in
Orlando, FL, Albany, GA and Atlanta, GA; Schuff Steel Management Company-Southwest, Inc., located
in Gilbert, AZ; and Quincy Joist Company located in Quincy, FL and Buckeye, AZ. Schuff employs
approximately 1,400 people throughout the country. For more information, visit www.schuff.com target=”_blank”.