Lancaster, Pa. (September 15, 2009) — High Real Estate Group LLC and High Industries Inc. today announced they have been named to the 2009 Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's annual list of the nation's 5,000 fastest growing private companies. The Lancaster-based companies grew their revenues by 27.2 percent and 25.2 percent, respectively, over a three-year period from 2005 through 2008.

High Real Estate Group ranked 4,574 and its 2008 revenues were $207.8 million. In addition, the company ranked 42 among real estate companies. High Industries ranked 4,613 and its 2008 revenues were $446.5 million. In addition, the company ranked 57 among the Inc. 100 in revenue and 88 among the Inc. 100 by employees. Both companies together employ approximately 2,300 people and serve customers in 10 states in the Midwestern and eastern United States.

Inc. magazine's third annual Inc. 5000 is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. The 2009 Inc. 5000 serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at Inc.com.

High Real Estate Group LLC, based in Lancaster, Pa., is a full-service real estate and construction solution provider which, through its affiliates, develops and owns office, industrial, retail, hotel, and multi-family properties. High Real Estate Group's affiliates — High Associates Ltd., High Construction Company, Greenfield Architects Ltd., High Hotels Ltd. and High Investors Ltd. —provide development, sales and leasing, and property management services; architecture and construction services; corporate real estate services; strategic planning and consultation; appraisal services; hospitality services; and real estate investment opportunities. With offices and properties throughout the eastern United States, the company owns and manages a portfolio of more than 9 million square feet of commercial, industrial, multi-family, and hotel properties. For more information about High Real Estate Group, call 1-800-638-4414 or visit www.HighRealEstateGroup.com.

High Industries Inc. is based in Lancaster, Pa. High Industries' affiliates — High Steel Structures Inc., High Concrete Group LLC, High Steel Service Center LLC and High Safety Consulting Services Ltd. — provide steel fabrication and erection, precast concrete, metal processing and distribution and air-quality and safety consulting products and services, respectively. For more information about High Industries, visit www.High.net.