The 19 locations include bases in the Eastern and Southern United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. High profile bases under the GOCO contracts include, Dover AFB, Langley AFB, Whiteman AFB and RAF Mildenhal. At each location, Maytag Aircraft personnel are responsible for receiving and checking fuel shipments and maintaining the fuel storage facilities. Storage capacity of the fuel farms at the various locations ranges from 600,000 to over six million gallons of fuel.

Since its founding in 1950, Maytag Aircraft Corporation, based in Colorado Springs, Co., has successfully completed more than 400 government contracts. Maytag Aircraft is the largest provider of Air Terminal & Ground Handling Services to the US Air Force Air Mobility Command worldwide. Since 1993, Maytag Aircraft operated facilities have received the prestigious API Award more frequently than any other operator. The U.S. Air Force rates Maytag Aircraft's past performance record as "very good to exceptional," the highest ratings possible.

"What makes winning these contracts especially gratifying is that they were awarded on our past performance and technical proposals, not just cost, which shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Maytag Aircraft Corporation has an impressive capability in bulk fuel storage," said David Nelson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Maytag Aircraft Corporation.

CONTACT: David Herbst

310.827.2737, x 101

SOURCE Mercury Air Group, Inc.

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"Maytag has been making washers and dryers for laundromats and high-volume commercial settings for 50 years," said Christian Cerda, general manager for Maytag. "Incorporating commercial-grade components into our residential laundry products make Maytag brand washers last longer than any other leading brand(1)."

The new Maytag Performance Series laundry pairs are available in four bold colors - Crimson, Evergreen, Oxide and White. Most models also feature the sanitizing power of steam. The Performance Series steam dryer conveniently connects to the existing laundry-room waterline, so there is no reservoir to fill, just on-demand steam cycles with the push of a button. Inside the dryer, a small nozzle distributes a fine mist of water throughout the heated dryer as clothes tumble. The heated air combines with mist to form steam, rejuvenating a single item or outfit by removing odors and relaxing wrinkles from a few items or an entire load. Also, the dryer is NSF certified to sanitize, removing 99.9 percent of tested harmful bacteria. This feature is perfect for sanitizing things that people prefer not to wash like pillows and teddy bears.

The Maytag Performance Series is also ENERGY STAR(R) qualified, each load using 70 percent less water and 70 percent less energy than conventional top-load washers(2). With a wash basket capacity at 4.4 cubic feet, now you can wash more laundry in every load, reducing the number of loads washed each week. Intuitive and dependable features monitor incoming water temperature and levels, aiding in energy conservation.

GentleBreeze(TM) Drying System incorporates diagonal airflow to dry clothes in the same amount of time it takes to wash them, and IntelliDry(R) sensor technology minimizes the risk of over-drying and shrinking, conserving even more energy.

The Performance Series washers range in suggested retail price from $1,099 to $1,599; dryers range from $1,099 to $1,499. Available at appliance retailers and home improvement stores throughout the United States. Visit www.maytag.com for more information.

About Maytag Brand

For more than a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's unequaled tradition of quality production and dependable performance continues to thrive. Exceptionally durable components are found in Maytag brand appliances - including the Maytag(R) EPIC z(R) front-load and the Maytag(R) Centennial(R) top-load washers and dryers, the Maytag(R) Gemini(R) double-oven range, the Maytag(R) Ice2O(TM) French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, the first of its kind with external ice and water, and the Maytag(R) Jetclean(R) dishwashers. Maytag brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on any Maytag brand appliance, visit http://www.maytag.com.

(1) Based on independent research of over 5,000 surveys processed, 2006.

(2) Compared to pre-2004 conventional washers.

SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation

http://www.maytag.com

Third Quarter Financial Overview

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2008 increased 8.1% to $29.6 million, from $27.4 million in the comparable period of 2007. The consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 was 34%, which was consistent with the third quarter of 2007. Operating income of $2.0 million increased 8.0% from $1.8 million during the same period last year. ARCA also generated net income of $1.1 million or $0.25 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2008 compared to $1.4 million or $0.31 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2007. Earnings for the third quarter of 2008 included a tax provision based on an effective income tax rate of 33% or $566,000 compared to an effective income tax rate of 4% or $65,000 for the third quarter of 2007. The increase in tax expense in the third quarter of 2008 is related to income generated from ARCA's U.S. and Canadian operations. During the third quarter of 2008, ARCA revised its 2008 annual effective rate upward to reflect the company's expectation, based on its current quarterly results, that its U.S. federal net operating losses will be fully utilized. Earnings in the third quarter of 2008 also included non-cash stock compensation expense of $181,000 or $0.04 per diluted share (pre-tax) compared to $35,000 or $0.01 per diluted share (pre-tax) in the third quarter of 2007.

Comparable store sales of the fourteen ApplianceSmart factory outlets that were open during the complete third quarters of 2008 and 2007 declined 1.8% while total retail sales rose 7.5% to $18.9 million on a year-over-year basis, reflecting the impact of three factory outlets opened over the past year. Third quarter revenue in ARCA's recycling segment increased 9.3% to $10.7 million from the comparable period of 2007. The increase was primarily due to generating more byproduct revenue.

Year-to-Date 2008 Financial Results

Total revenues for the first nine months of 2008 increased 22.0% to $85.3 million from $69.9 million in the comparable period of 2007. Operating income of $3.8 million increased 34.0% from $2.9 million during the same period last year. The company generated net income of $2.1 million or $0.45 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 compared to $1.8 million or $0.40 per diluted share in the previous year. This represented an 18.5% increase in earnings. Earnings for the first nine months of 2008 were based on applying an effective income tax rate of 26% compared to an effective income tax rate of 4% for the same period last year. The 2008 year-to-date earnings included non-cash stock compensation expense of $419,000 or $0.09 per diluted share (pre-tax) compared to $72,000 or $0.02 per fully diluted share (pre-tax) for the same period last year.

Year-to-date comparable store sales of the fourteen ApplianceSmart factory outlets operating during the entire first, second and third quarters of 2008 and 2007 increased 2.6%.

Edward R. (Jack) Cameron, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Overall the third quarter was solid for the company, especially in light of the difficult economic environment in which we are operating. Unlike most appliance retailers, ApplianceSmart is continuing to prosper despite ongoing weakness in the nation's residential construction sector. We believe our third quarter and year-to-date results reflect the benefits of ApplianceSmart's strong value proposition and strategic focus on the appliance replacement and home remodeling market.

"Our sales results for the quarter were in line with our expectations and reflect the realities of the continuing macroeconomic pressures on our industry," commented Cameron. "In a challenging environment that finds many of our competitors retrenching, we continue to grow with plans to open additional ApplianceSmart retail outlets in strategic locations with compelling rent structures. Each planned location will be situated in an existing ApplianceSmart market, which allows us to continue to leverage our advertising dollars and general and administrative costs. We are encouraged by our results and our continued market share gains, but the macroeconomic factors pressuring consumers and the ongoing challenges and uncertainty of financial markets suggest that a cautious sales outlook for the balance of fiscal 2008 is prudent. We remain focused on positioning the company for long-term success while managing through the near-term challenges of the current environment."

In July, ARCA entered into an agreement to become the exclusive North American distributor for UNTHA Recycling Technology (URT), one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced refrigerator recycling systems and recycling facilities for electrical household appliances and electronic scrap. In addition to marketing these systems to the recycling industry, ARCA intends to install a URT system at one of its higher volume appliance recycling facilities, where the system will treat entire refrigerators and separate metals, plastic and de-gassed polyurethane foam insulation into streams of fine and uniformly sized granules. By yielding a finer grade of steel, copper, aluminum and plastic, the URT system will enable ARCA to generate significantly greater revenues from the sales of these byproducts to metal recyclers.

About ARCA

ARCA (ARCA) is one of the nation's largest recyclers of major household appliances for the energy conservation programs of electric utilities. Through its ApplianceSmart operation (http://www.appliancesmart.com), ARCA also is one of the nation's leading retailers of special-buy household appliances, primarily those manufactured by Maytag, GE, Frigidaire and Whirlpool. These special-buy appliances, which include close-outs, factory overruns and scratch-and-dent units, typically are not integrated into the manufacturer's normal distribution channel. ApplianceSmart sells these new appliances at a discount to full retail, offers a 100% money-back guarantee and provides warranties on parts and labor. As of October 2008, ApplianceSmart was operating 17 factory outlets: six in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market; four in the Columbus, Ohio, market; four in the Atlanta market; and three in San Antonio, Texas. The Company previously announced that it will be opening its fifth retail outlet in the Atlanta market in November 2008 and a seventh greater Minneapolis retail outlet in Rochester, Minn., which will bring the total count of ApplianceSmart stores to nineteen.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding ARCA's future success. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with general economic conditions, competition in the retail and recycling industries and regulatory risks. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in ARCA's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other risks may be detailed from time to time in reports to be filed with the SEC.

        Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. and Subsidiaries

               Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:

                              Three months ended         Nine months ended
                            September    September     September   September
                                27,          29,          27,          29,
                               2008         2007         2008         2007
    Revenues:
       Retail              $18,871,000  $17,561,000   $59,004,000 $53,993,000
       Recycling             8,793,000    9,035,000    22,026,000  14,282,000
       Byproduct             1,931,000      774,000     4,229,000   1,609,000
    Total revenues          29,595,000   27,370,000    85,259,000  69,884,000

    Costs of revenue        19,463,000   18,078,000    57,462,00   46,051,000
    Gross profit            10,132,000    9,292,000    27,797,000  23,833,000

    Selling, general and
     administrative expenses 8,152,000    7,459,000    23,959,000  20,969,000
    Operating income         1,980,000    1,833,000     3,838,000   2,864,000

    Other income (expense):
       Interest expense, net  (316,000)    (376,000)   (1,038,000)   (998,000)
       Other expenses, net      33,000       12,000        31,000     (33,000)
    Income before provision
     for income taxes        1,697,000    1,469,000     2,831,000   1,833,000
    Provision for income
     taxes                     556,000       65,000       736,000      65,000
    Net income              $1,141,000   $1,404,000    $2,095,000  $1,768,000

    Net income per share:
       Basic                     $0.25        $0.32         $0.46       $0.40
       Diluted                   $0.25        $0.31         $0.45       $0.40

    Weighted average number of
     shares
    outstanding:
       Basic                 4,578,000    4,409,000     4,568,000   4,368,000
       Diluted               4,608,000    4,511,000     4,622,000   4,438,000

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:

                                               September 27,    December 29,
                                                   2008             2007
                                                (Unaudited)
    Cash and cash equivalents                    $3,432,000       $2,777,000
    Current assets                              $30,764,000      $28,181,000
    Total assets                                $38,080,000      $35,532,000
    Line of credit                              $13,361,000      $13,585,000
    Total liabilities                           $27,974,000      $28,270,000
    Total shareholders' equity                  $10,106,000       $7,262,000

SOURCE Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.

http://www.ApplianceSmart.com

Recognizing the consumer desire for efficient top-load options, Whirlpool Corporation markets an option for every lifestyle at varying price points:

-- With a Q3 2008 20.7 percent share (up nearly five points since Q3 of 2007) of the top-load category, Maytag brand introduced one of the first CEE Tier III energy qualified top-load washers on the market.(4) With a CEE Tier III qualification, the Maytag(R) Bravos(R) washer represents the highest efficiency level in the industry -- currently only found in front-loads -- but in the highly popular top-load platform. This model delivers 70 percent water and 67 percent energy savings while also boasting the largest capacity at 4.7 cubic feet.(5) MSRP $999-$1199.

-- Whirlpool brand commands a current 2008 industry-leading 22.2 percent share (Q3 2008) with choices including the ENERGY STAR(R) qualified Cabrio(R) HE washer. The washer tackles up to three baskets of laundry in a single load while using 64 percent less energy and 62 percent less water than traditional top-load washers.(5) MSRP $1099

-- For a cost-effective and eco-conscious option, Whirlpool brand updated the ENERGY STAR(R) qualified "Classic" top-load washer -- one of the first ENERGY STAR(R) qualified conventional washers on the market. Coming soon in Garnet Red, the washer can save up to 250 gallons per week, paying for itself in water and energy savings in less than 5 years.(5) MSRP $549

No other manufacturer offers more high-efficiency (HE) and ENERGY STAR(R) qualified washers than Whirlpool Corporation. Even with a robust, efficient top-load lineup, Whirlpool continues to enhance the front-load pair that started a craze in the United States in 2001 -- the Duet(R) Fabric Care system. Whirlpool added steam to the Whirlpool(R) Duet(R) Steam pair, as well as the Maytag Performance Series.

To learn more about Whirlpool Corporation's portfolio of brands, please visit www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

    1. According to The Stevenson Company's TraQline Q3 data.
    2. According to a study by Yankelovich for Home Improvement Research
       Institute.
    3. According to a 2007 laundry habits study conducted by Opinion Research
       Corporation on behalf of Whirlpool brand.
    4. CEE Tier system is based on the Department of Energy Consortium for
       Energy Efficiency ratings.  Percentages compared to conventional
       top-load washers.
    5. When compared to pre-2004 conventional washer.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of more than $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.

SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation

http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com