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SG Blocks, Inc. welcomes two new Directors to its Board

Words: Jennifer BaiceanuSG Blocks, Inc. (SG Blocks or the "Company") (OTCQB:SGBX), a developer and producer of innovative construction solutions utilizing code-engineered cargo shipping containers, announced the addition of Marc Bell and Frank Casano to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bell has served as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Vector Group Ltd. (NYSE:VGR) since 1994. Mr. Casano has been the Principal and Executive Vice President of Air City International Forwarding Group, a cargo transportation entity, for the past 30 years.

"Marc and Frank are both savvy and seasoned business leaders and we look forward to benefitting from their insights and experience as Board members. It will be invaluable to have their participation," said SG Blocks CEO, Paul Galvin.

Mr. Bell said, "SG Blocks offers a differentiated and highly efficient eco-friendly construction method with many potential applications. I am excited about the opportunities for this entrepreneurial enterprise and I look forward to working closely with Paul and the rest of the leadership team as SG Blocks enters its next phase of growth."

Air-City has an extensive global logistics network.

Mr Casano said, "I'm very enthusiastic about being part of the SG Blocks Board and look forward to sharing my experience in transportation and international logistics as the Company expands."
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