(11/7/2008)

Eric Graves Joins MINER ENTERPRISES

Geneva, IL – Eric S. Graves has joined Miner Enterprises, Inc. as Sales Engineer for the company's Midwest region.

According to Ric Biehl, Miner's Vice President of Sales, the recruitment of Mr. Graves has increased the company's ability to consult with customers on improved railcar design and performance while marketing Miner's full range of innovative products, including loading, unloading, energy management, and braking.

"Eric knows the railcar business and combined with our depth in research and engineering, our customers in the Midwest are going to benefit from his ten-plus years of engineering and operations management experience," Biehl said recently. After he completes his training, Miner will be introducing Eric to his key accounts over the next few months.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Graves served as Product Line/Business Development Manager for a major rail supply company and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology and an MBA from Purdue University.

To explore new design and performance ideas with Mr. Graves, railcar professionals in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North and South Dakota, and Utah are encouraged to contact Eric directly at egraves@minerent.com