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Sigma Ventures Recognized as a TSX Venture 50 Company
One of 10 top companies in Diversified Industry Sector
Quebec (Quebec) CANADA June 22, 2007 - Sigma Ventures Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: SVX), a leading composite and metal products manufacturer, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of Canada’s 2007 top 50 emerging public companies. Denis Bertrand, CEO of Sigma, stated that the company was particularly proud that Sigma had been acknowledged as a member of the select group of companies that have stood out in their respective industry sector. He further stated that it was a great source of satisfaction to be recognized within the Diversified Industries group, collectively and for each of the employees. Recognition was a testimony to the dynamism of the Sigma team and an encouragement to pursue its growth and development efforts. The TSX Venture 50 are the top 10 companies in each of five major industry sectors – Mining, Oil & Gas, Technology, Life Sciences and Diversified Industries – based on a ranking formula taking into account revenue, return on investment, market cap growth and trading volume.
About Sigma Ventures

Sigma has six operating subsidiaries - including Faroex Ltd. - which employ 650 people. The Company is active in the growing heavy duty truck, coach, transit and bus, train and subway, machinery, agriculture, light forestry and alternative energy market segments. Sigma offers its products to original equipment manufacturers and distributors in the United States, Canada and Europe. Sigma has had a recent history of steady growth and accretive acquisitions. Its recent and planned growth initiatives are expected to continue to raise Sigma’s profile with investors.
Corporate Support for Water Park Makes Splash
Faroex donates funds for Gimli Spray Park
GIMLI, MB, CANADA March 28, 2007 - Faroex Ltd., a division of Sigma Ventures inc., today announced a donation of $450 to the Gimli Spray Park Project as part of a new initiative to become more active in the local community. The high-technology, composite molding firm has been part of the local industrial infrastructure since the 1981, providing employment for some 85 skilled persons at its plant located in the Industrial Park. ?It?s time Faroex got more involved in boosting Gimli? stated Kevin Lusk, CEO. ?It is a unique and beautiful setting; as a good corporate citizen, we feel it is time to support select projects and events that add to the quality of life in the region.
Spray Park a Place to Play

Slated for completion in summer 2008, the 3095 sq.ft. Spray Park will be a zero depth, children's play area where potable water is sprayed from upright structures or ground fixtures and then drained away before it can accumulate and present a hazard. The Spray Park will provide community children with a PLACE TO PLAY on hot summer days, keeping them active, safe, cool, and busy for hours at a time. Plans have been developed and fundraising continues for the construction of a water spray pad in Gimli Park, with over $75,440 raised thus far. The contribution from Faroex moves the project that much closer to reality. For more information about how you can support the Spray Park Project, visit http://www.gimlispraypark.ca/donations.htm
Sigma Re-brands Camoplast Acquisition
Transcam Composites Adds New Technology and Customers in Important
Off-road and Utility Vehicle Markets
Quebec (Quebec) March 20, 2007 - Following acquisition of the assets of Camoplast?s Acton Vale, Quebec, composite division, Eric Martin, VP of Advanced Engineering and Business Development for Sigma Ventures Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: SVX) today announced the re-branding of the division. Dubbed Transcam Composites, the new division?s assets include a state-of-the-art, robotized spray technology for in mold coating. This technology allows the production of a finished product that is ready for final assembly. The plant manufactures a range of composite hoods for Class 8 highway and vocational trucks, as well as B6 Magnum series tractors. Directly employing approximately 85 people, the firm?s sales were approximately $12 million over the past twelve months.
New appointments to strengthen partnership between Sigma divisions

?This acquisition allows Sigma to acquire a new, promising technology; it also solidifies our advantageous market position and will strengthen our two other Beauce, Quebec, facilities through the exchange of best practices as well as new market opportunities?, stated Sigma President and CEO, Denis Bertrand. In support of this objective, Eric Martin announced the appointment of Ms Erica Knapp as Market Manager for Transcam Composites. ?Erica has more than 12 years of experience in the composite industry,? stated Martin. ?She will be committed to developing a robust partnership between our companies. As the primary point of contact Erica will be directly responsible for commercial agreements and related activities for Volvo/Mack Heavy Truck and the Ag Market.? Ms Knapp is based in Frankfort, Ohio and is supported at Transcam by Mario Bedard, Program Manager, and Marc-Andre Grenier, Product Specialist PPAP. Bedard will manage all engineering activities and production implementation, while Grenier will assist with PPAP approvals both for Volvo/Mack and all new production programs. For more information contact:
Ms Erica Knapp
Market Manager
Transcam Composites
11138 State Route 28
Frankfort, OH 45628
Office phone: 740-998-2625
Cell phone: 740-497-0005
UFCW Local 832 Signs Up for 5-year Contract
Labour stability will benefit company and staff
GIMLI, MB, CANADA March 27, 2007 - After only 5 days of bargaining, Faroex Ltd., a division of Sigma Ventures Inc., and the UFCW Local 832 announced January 23rd, 2007 that a five-year collective agreement had been ratified by over 80% of the 68 members employed by the high-technology, composite processing firm. Jeff Traeger, the Local?s Secretary-Treasurer stated, ?This is a strong contract for the members at Faroex. Our committee did a great job at the bargaining table.? In fact, this was the first deal between the Local and Faroex that did not result in a labour dispute.
Improvements in contract language, wages, and benefits

The Members will see a 33% wage increase over the life of the agreement, with other benefits including an improved ?boot allowance?, substantial increases in their evening and night premiums, and new language in the collective agreement that provides members with a minimum 10-hour respite between shifts. The agreement also sets out a schedule for days worked and days off for 12-hour shifts over a four-week period. ?I am satisfied that the new agreement will provide Faroex and its employees with a stable work environment while still maintaining competitiveness, ?said Kevin Lusk, CEO. Lusk was responsible for negotiating the management side of the agreement in record time. ?This agreement allows us the latitude of offering our OEM customers longer-term supply contracts that improve their competitive stance in increasingly volatile markets,? continued Lusk. ?Customers have responded very positively to the agreement, which they feel improves Faroex?s position as a valued, trusted, and reliable supplier.?
Sigma Makes Further Inroads in Plastic Composites
for the Truck And Agricultural Industry

Acquisition of Acton Vale Camoplast Division adds new technology and strengthens market position
January 30, 2007 - Quebec (Quebec) ? Sigma Ventures Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: SVX), a leading plastic composite and metal products manufacturer, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Camoplast?s composite division located in Acton Vale, Quebec for $4.7 million. The purchase price is subject to a future adjustment based on the book value of inventories and the cost of prepaid expenses over the 60-day period following the closing date. The transaction will be paid in part through the issuance to Camoplast Inc. of 1.625 million common shares of Sigma Ventures, with the remaining balance to be paid in cash. Camoplast?s Acton Vale assets are comprised of a state of the art facility which utilizes the ?in mold coating for robotized spray molding technology.? This technology allows the production of a finished product that is ready for final assembly. The plant manufactures a range of composite hoods for Class 8 highway and vocational trucks, as well as B6 Magnum series tractors and directly employs approximately 85 people. Sales were approximately $12 million over the past twelve months. ?This acquisition represents a significant step for Sigma in the ongoing consolidation of the composite plastics manufacturing industry,? stated Sigma President and CEO, Denis Bertrand. ?While the transaction allows Sigma to acquire a new, promising technology, it also solidifies our advantageous market position and will strengthen our two other Beauce, Qu颥c facilities through the exchange of best practices as well as new market opportunities. We are pleased to welcome our new employees in Acton Vale and are looking forward to joining forces with them to continue Sigma?s growth. The acquisition is being carried out through 3547141 Canada inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sigma which will operate these assets as a going concern. The transaction was concluded at arms length between unrelated parties and does not result in the addition of a new insider or a new dominant shareholder in Sigma Ventures. The Company has not incurred any commission or intermediation fee as a result of the transaction.
Rene Composite Materials joins Sigma Ventures
Quebec firm is supplier to commercial vehicle OEMs
July 4, 2006 ? Gimli, Canada ? Kevin Lusk, CEO of Faroex Ltd. a Division of Sigma Ventures announced today that Sigma had acquired Rene Composite Materials. With annual revenues in the $60 million range, the Quebec-based composites processing firm is a key supplier of heavy truck engine hoods, roof spoilers, and cabs to Kenworth, Volvo, Paccar, Mack, and Peterbuilt. Rene will remain focused on the automotive/heavy truck industry. Lusk was optimistic about the acquisition, ?Rene and Faroex will operate as separate divisions of Sigma Ventures, developing their own future goals but may from time to time collaborate on specific opportunities where our resources might be mutually beneficial to each other and the overall aspirations of Sigma.? Rene Composites has manufacturing facilities in the Beauce region of Quebec and in the southeastern US. The firm?s composite processing technologies include RTM, SMC, RIM, and SRIM and compliment Faroex?s structurally-oriented processing technologies.
Faroex joins Sigma Ventures
New ownership of pultrusion firm not expected to affect operations
March 30, 2006 ? Gimli, Canada ? Kevin Lusk, CEO of Faroex Ltd. announced today that Faroex Ltd. has been sold to Sigma Ventures Inc. a Quebec-based holding company. ?Under the new ownership, Faroex will operate as a stand alone division with myself directing it's future.? Faroex?s former owner, Ken Church, announced his retirement from the firm some days previous to the take over.
Take over to benefit transportation customers

Faroex remains committed to enhancing it's position in the bus, coach and LRT industry sectors. ?From a technical position we have key, ongoing research and development into composite-based, load bearing structures, development in rot-proof, long-term-warranty floors and the immediate introduction of our 48" pultrusion capability for core filled, flat panel and complex shaped profiles,? said Lusk. Faroex also remains committed to a U.S. based presence and an enhancement of it's overall capabilities through acquisition. Over the course of the last year Faroex has entered into discussions with a number of composite firms having different but complimentary technologies. While a U.S. manufacturing presence is not specifically directed at the firm?s interests in transportation products and their U.S. content requirements, this creation of both presence and enhancement in capabilities is said to improve Faroex?s business opportunities in this sector.
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