Astec Sales Increase 3% to $936 Million in 2012

Dr. Brock continued, "Although we were pleased to declare and pay a special dividend of $1.00 per share during the fourth quarter of 2012, we continue to focus on finding the right acquisitions and expansion opportunities. We have put our capital to work with new manufacturing tools at many of our companies. We look forward to completing our factory in Brazil and shipping our first wood pelletizer order in 2013. As the economy begins to recover we will be poised to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves."

Astec Industries Reports Fourth Quarter And 2012 Results

A replay of the company's investor conference call will be available through midnight on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 by dialing (877) 660-6853, or (201) 612-7415 for international callers, Account #286, Conference ID# 409143. A transcription of the conference call will be made available under the Investor Relations section of the Astec Industries, Inc. website within 5 business days after the call.

Astec Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for building and restoring the world's infrastructure. Astec's manufacturing operations are divided into four primary business segments: aggregate processing and mining equipment; asphalt production equipment; mobile asphalt paving equipment; and oil, gas and water drilling equipment. Additionally, the Other Group contains one subsidiary that manufactures equipment used for wood processing and recycling and one that is a company-owned dealership located in Australia.