Tree Island and Union Local Sign Five Year Collective Agreement

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 20, 2015) - Tree Island Steel Ltd. ("Tree Island" or the "Company") (TSX:TSL) - Tree Island Steel announced today that its operating company, Tree Island Industries Ltd. and Teamster Local 213 have successfully concluded a new five-year collective agreement. The agreement, which covers hourly employees at the Richmond, BC manufacturing facility, was concluded after the unionized employees voted for ratification this past weekend. The new collective agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2015 and sets an important foundation for continued sales growth, increased stability for customers, and further investment into the Richmond operations.

"We are pleased to have reached a balanced, long-term agreement in partnership with the Teamsters and I want to thank the bargaining unit and all members for their continued support and leadership as we continue to move the Company forward on a platform of sustained profitability," said Dale R. MacLean, President and CEO of Tree Island Steel. "This now gives us continued stability for our customers, employees and suppliers as we progress in building on our strengths and focus on our goals of manufacturing and service excellence, while growing profitable business lines."

About Tree Island Steel

Tree Island Steel, headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, through its four operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include galvanized wire, bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island, Halsteel, K-Lath, Industrial Alloys, TI Wire, True Spec and Tough Strand brand names. The Company also owns and operates a China-based company that assists the international sourcing of products to Tree Island and its customers.

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