Vicwest Inc. to Host First Quarter 2012 Results Conference Call May 04, 2012

Toronto Stock Exchange: VIC, VIC.DB

OAKVILLE, ON, April 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Vicwest Inc. (the "Corporation") (TSX: VIC, VIC.DB) today announced that it will hold a conference call and webcast on Friday, May 04, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Corporation's first quarter results. A news release announcing the results will be issued prior to the call.

The call will be hosted by Colin Osborne, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kent Harris, Chief Financial Officer. Following management's presentation, there will be a question and answer session for analysts and investors. To participate in the teleconference, the numbers are 416-644-3415 or 1-877-974-0445. Callers are advised to call in at least 10 minutes in advance. To participate in the webcast, please visit Vicwest's website at www.vicwestinc.com (News & Events section).

A taped rebroadcast will be available to listeners following the call until midnight on May 11, 2012. To access the rebroadcast, please dial 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and quote the passcode 4533163#.

The webcast will be archived on Vicwest's website upon completion of the call.

About Vicwest Inc.
Vicwest Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building construction products, and steel containment products for agricultural grain, fertilizer and liquid storage. Through its Vicwest Building Products division, the Company fabricates and markets metal roofing, siding and other metal building products under the trade names Vicwest, Mercury Metals, Valley Truss & Metal, RCA Metal and AWIP-Vicwest USA. The Company's Westeel Storage Solutions division manufactures storage solutions for agricultural grain and fertilizer, as well as liquid storage tanks and accessories. These products are manufactured and distributed under the trade names Westeel, Northern Steel Industries and NSI. Through a global alliance, Westeel distributes Buhler Industries-manufactured grain handling equipment in Canada under the Westeel brand while Buhler Industries markets and sells Westeel-manufactured products through its US distribution network. In Canada, Westeel also represents Skandia, Europe's most advanced elevator and conveyor grain handling systems. With approximately 1,200 dedicated employees and strategically located manufacturing facilities, the Company delivers superior quality products and excellent service to customers in chosen markets. Vicwest Inc. is a member of the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index. For more information, visit www.vicwestinc.com.

Colin Osborne
President & Chief Executive Officer
Vicwest Inc.
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Kent Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Vicwest Inc.
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