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Synetro Capital Forms Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, LLC to Expand Ninety-Nine Year Success of the Kalamazoo Grill Company

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Acquisition of The Kalamazoo Grill Company Sets Stage to Build on Success of Highest Quality Brand in Outdoor Gourmet Grilling

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 7, 2005) -- Synetro Capital, LLC today announced its acquisition of the assets of The Kalamazoo Grill Company and Quadrant Manufacturing, Inc., of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The Kalamazoo Grill has earned a reputation for high-performance, stainless steel gourmet grills. The company's products include more than 14 grill models from free-standing grills, built-in grills, and grill islands to custom outdoor kitchens and lifestyle products such as the popular Martini Bar. Kalamazoo has a loyal following among gourmet grillers, outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and professional chefs for its unique designs, hand-crafted and fully framed stainless steel construction, highest performing cast stainless burners, and gourmet grilling options. Exclusive options include: dual-fuel models, for grilling with gas and charcoal or chunk wood, and smoker box models, for grilling or traditional slow-smoking techniques.

"Over the past 10 years we have taken the original Kalamazoo Grill, designed in 1906 by my great-grandfather, to a full line of performance grills. We are now ready to build on this success working with Synetro Capital," said Geoffrey Bullard, formerly CEO of The Kalamazoo Grill. In his new role as Chief Product Designer and Chief Marketing Officer of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, LLC, Bullard will continue to spearhead development of the innovative product line.

"We are excited to work with Geoffrey and the Kalamazoo team to expand the company's leadership in the high performance outdoor lifestyle and grilling markets," said Pantelis A "Pete" Georgiadis, of Synetro Capital. "Kalamazoo Grill has established itself as the highest quality manufacturer of stainless-steel outdoor gourmet grills. Through our investment in Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, we will build on the core elements of the Kalamazoo brand, quality and performance to re-launch the company with an expanded product line and industry-leading service levels to satisfy the continued growth in consumer demand for gourmet outdoor cooking."

Synetro Capital, LLC of Chicago (www.SynetroCapital.com) is a private investment firm focused on providing growth capital and making acquisitions of distinctive businesses with niche strategies and high growth potential.

To learn more about Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, LLC and its distinctive line of products please visit www.KalamazooGourmet.com.

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