Construction/Building — July 29, 2010

Genesis Worldwide Inc. announces purchase of term loan by Codding Enterprises L.P. and completion of new joint venture

VAUGHAN, ON, July 29 /CNW/ - Genesis Worldwide Inc. ("Genesis" or the "Company"), (TSX: GWI), a provider of 'green' structural building products and technology in the light steel structural products industry, is pleased to announce that Codding Enterprises L.P. ("Codding"), a current shareholder of the Company, has completed the purchase of the term loan from the Company's lender (refer to Press Releases dated May 14 and April 28, 2010). Under the terms of the agreement, the term loan has been modified in several ways, including a reduction in the monthly loan payment, and removal of certain restrictive covenants. The original lender required the Company to provide a $500,000 irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Canadian chartered bank, which was fully secured by a restricted cash deposit of $500,000 at that bank. As part of the agreement, at its discretion, Codding may release all or part of this collateral to the Company for working capital purposes.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the completion of a joint venture transaction with Codding Steel Frame Solutions ("Codding SFS"), a manufacturer of light steel building structures, and current licensee of the Company, located in Northern California. As part of the transaction, a new entity, Genesis Steel Frame Solutions L.P., was established ("Genesis SFS"), and is headquartered at Sonoma Mountain Village, located in Rohnert Park, California. Genesis owns 40% of Genesis SFS and Codding Enterprises L.P., and other existing Codding SFS shareholders, owns 60%. In addition, Genesis has the option to purchase an additional interest in the joint venture. Genesis SFS has the exclusive rights to the Genesis technology in the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Genesis SFS will seek to grow its U.S. market share through maximizing the output of its Northern California operation, as well as through satellite operations in strategic locations. In addition, Genesis SFS will work to establish other joint ventures throughout its new territory.

Richard Pope, Chairman and CEO of Genesis, stated, "This new joint venture is a big step forward in the implementation of our new strategic plan."

J.R. Gunter, previously the President of Codding SFS, is now the President and CEO of Genesis SFS. Richard Pope, the Company's CEO, has assumed the role of Chairman of Genesis SFS.

In solidifying this new partnership, Codding SFS will provide an initial cash contribution, the building lease and manufacturing equipment, along with its tangible and non-tangible assets, management personnel, existing customer relationships, and existing business pipeline. Genesis will provide an initial cash contribution, intellectual property in the form of technology expertise, and management know-how regarding light steel structural elements. In addition, the existing license agreement that Codding SFS has with GenesisTP Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, will be terminated, and a new master license agreement will be entered between Genesis SFS and GenesisTP.

About Genesis Worldwide Inc.

Genesis is a provider of green light steel building systems and solutions targeted at the global commercial, residential and institutional building sectors. Genesis delivers customized turnkey structural solutions including innovative light steel products, and provides software packages, industrial equipment, training programs, professional services and support ("Genesis Solution") to its customers and partners globally. Headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada, Genesis has established a network of partners with engineering, manufacturing and distribution operations in Canada, the United States, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia. For additional information about the Company, visit www.genesisworldwide.com.

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