Michigan is now home to 17,075 manufacturing companies employing 842,980
workers and ranks 3rd in the Midwest , 7th in the nation for manufacturing
employment, according to MNI's private survey. Founded in 1802 , DuPont puts
science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better,
safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

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Michigan's largest industrial cities gained plants in 2005, reports the
Directory, reversing a five-year trend of plant losses. This information can be downloaded from at
http://www.

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Grand Rapids
lost 73 plants between 2001 and 2003, but has since gained 21 manufacturers .mnileads. He spent nearly thirty years with
Reliance Insurance Company in various executive leadership positions,
including Chief Underwriting Officer and head of the Large Accounts
Division.

Headquartered in San Antonio, Argonaut Group, Inc.; and
Shanghai, China, to serve the European, Middle Eastern , U.

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He is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Information on
Argonaut Group and its subsidiaries is available at
www.
DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of
titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper and
plastics industries .

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, Michigan gained 308 plants but
lost 6,076 manufacturing jobs over the past 12 months according to the 2006
Michigan Manufacturers Directory, an industrial guide published annually by
Manufacturers ' News, Inc.com . http://www.
Collectively, Colony Group, Rockwood Casualty Group, Argonaut
Insurance Company, Great Central Insurance, Grocers Insurance, and
Trident Insurance Services underwrite a full line of products in four
primary areas: Excess and Surplus, Select Markets (formerly Specialty
Commercial), Risk Management, and Public Entity. This
increase is supported by the continued tight supply-demand situation for TiO2
around the globe.

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Michigan Gains Plants But Loses Manufacturing Jobs

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Gribbin is also a decorated veteran, having served in the
United States Air Force during Viet Nam. (NASDAQ:AGII)
is a national underwriter of specialty insurance products in niche
areas of the property and casualty market with assets of approximately
$3.
Other regional increases will be announced directly within the local
regions. Operating in more than
70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services
for markets including agriculture, nutrition , electronics, communications,
safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel .

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, Evanston, IL, 60201, 847-864-
7000, FAX 847-332-1100. Gribbin as President of its Risk
Management segment. The company
also operates a plant in Uberaba, Brazil, for finishing titanium dioxide.

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EVANSTON, Ill."
Plant losses followed the same pattern with 1,459 plants lost between 2001
and 2003. Since 2004 Michigan has added 642 manufacturers: mostly small,
start-up operations, according to Dubin.; New
Johnsonville, Tenn.

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According to the 2006 Directory, Michigan's top industry remains
industrial machinery and equipment, accounting for a quarter of Michigan
manufacturing plants.S.com

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(MNI), Evanston, IL.
MNI's Michigan data is also available on CD-ROM from $229 to $655.

Argonaut Names John Gribbin as President Risk Management Segment

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science company.

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Evanston, IL, publisher of manufacturers'
directories since 1912 , compiles and distributes manufacturing guides,
statistics, and databases for all 50 states.
(NASDAQ:AGII) has named John F.hurff@usa.

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, 1633 Central St. He replaces John Gantz, who will be leaving the
company effective May 20, 2005. Watson III.1 billion.; Starke, Fla.
Technical service centers are located in Uberaba, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico;
Mechelen, Belgium; Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea; Wilmington, Del.

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For more information, contact
Manufacturers' News, Inc.manufacturersnews .

Top 10 Michigan Industrial Cities By Number of Manufacturers

City # of Plants +/- over 1 year Net +/- over 5 years
Grand Rapids 817 +16 -52
Detroit 770 +6 -150
Warren 472 +7 -57
Troy 352 +14 -19
Livonia 308 +11 -25
Sterling Heights 295 +3 -37
Holland 278 +1 +4
Kalamazoo 276 +17 -12
Jackson 262 -1 -21
Ann Arbor 236 +13 -2

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MNI's five-year study reports Michigan suffered an 11% drop in industrial
employment .; Edge Moor, Del.

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The 1,328-page directory is available for $175, and provides an in-depth
company profile of up to 30 facts, including addresses, phone/fax numbers,
web/email addresses, product(s ) manufactured, names and titles of key
executives, area of distribution, annual sales, number of employees, brand
names, year established and more.

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SAN ANTONIO--- -Argonaut Group, Inc.

DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Grades in Asia Pacific

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Detailed information on all of Michigan's 17,075 companies can be found in
the 2006 Michigan Manufacturers Directory, published by Manufacturers' News,
Inc."
Gribbin most recently assumed the responsibilities of Chief
Underwriting Officer for Risk Management, having also held executive
leadership positions as Regional Vice President in both the Eastern
and New York Regions.

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"These
proven attributes will ensure a smooth transition in this segment of
our business., DuPont Titanium
Technologies today announced a price increase in Asia Pacific for DuPont
titanium dioxide grades.

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Manufacturers' News, Inc. Gribbin will report to Argonaut Group
President and CEO Mark E.
Effective July 1, 2005, DuPont is increasing the price of all titanium
dioxide grades by US$150 per tonne in Asia Pacific, excluding Japan.

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Much of these losses occurred between 2001 and 2003 during which
88,000 manufacturing jobs were lost, compared to the 12,800 jobs lost over the
past two years. Grand Rapids, Detroit,
Warren, Troy and Livonia gained a combined 54 manufacturers in 2005. Motor vehicle parts and accessories remain Michigan's
top industrial employer, accounting for 145,623 jobs.

About Argonaut Group , Inc. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss., Asian and Latin
America markets.

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Users
may select manufacturing companies using thirteen different criteria,
including area or zip code, county, SIC, sales volume, number of employees,
title function and more.
A graduate of the University of Maryland, Gribbin earned a degree
in political science in 1971.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan
Yin, Taiwan, all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. Hurff
302-999-2361
amy.dupont.

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"Manufacturing capacity utilization is at a four-year high, and production
continues to climb," said Tom Dubin, President of Manufacturers News,
"Unfortunately , this hasn't translated into increased employment, as companies
are finding ways to trim costs through technology and outsourcing. Detroit
gained 6 plants in 2005 after losing 156 between 2001 and 2004 .
"John brings to this new assignment a winning combination of
industry acumen and 34 years of experience," said Watson. Through its operating subsidiaries, Argonaut Group
offers high quality customer service in programs tailored to the needs
of its customers' business and risk management strategies.