09.17.12

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New Flyer Industries Inc. Announces September 2012 Dividend

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada − September 17, 2012 − (TSX:NFI; TSX:NFI.DB.U) New Flyer Industries Inc. (“New Flyer”) today declared a dividend on the common shares of New Flyer (the “Shares”) in the amount of C$0.04875 per Share, which will be payable on October 15, 2012, to holders of record at the close of business on September 28, 2012.

The dividends on the Shares are designated as “eligible dividends” for purposes of the enhanced dividend tax credit rules contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial and territorial tax legislation.

About New Flyer
New Flyer is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the United States.  With a skilled workforce of over 2,000 employees, New Flyer is a technology leader, offering the broadest product line in the industry, including drive systems powered by clean diesel, LNG, CNG and electric trolley as well as energy-efficient diesel-electric hybrid vehicles.

All products are supported with an industry-leading, comprehensive parts and service network.

Further information is available on New Flyer’s web site at www.www.newflyer.com.

The Shares and convertible debentures of New Flyer are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols NFI and NFI.DB.U, respectively.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to expected future events and financial and operating results of New Flyer that involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions, the covenants contained in New Flyer’s senior credit facility and the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the disclosure documents filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  Due to the potential impact of these factors, New Flyer disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.

For further information, please contact:

New Flyer Industries Inc.
Glenn Asham, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 204-224-1251