Wowjoint Holdings Limited Appoints Anthony Hung as Chief Financial Officer

BEIJING, March 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Fundamental Acquisition Corporation, which is in the process of changing its name to Wowjoint Holdings Limited (OTC Bulletin Board: CFQCF, CFQWF, CFQUF) and which through its operating subsidiary, Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co., Ltd., ("Wowjoint"), is a market leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of customized infrastructure equipment and machinery used in the construction of railways, highways, bridges, and viaducts, announced today that it has named Anthony ("Tony") Hung as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Prior to joining Wowjoint, Mr. Hung was a member of the investment banking team at Deutsche Bank AG Hong Kong for four years, where he managed transactions and client coverage in the infrastructure (ports and rail), energy (solar and renewables), real estate, technology (internet) and consumer sectors. The transactions Mr. Hung worked on include: Taiwan High-Speed Rail's US$300 million CB offering; Dubai Ports & Swire's HK$3 billion divestiture of interests in Shekou Container Terminal; Renesola's US$212 million follow-on offering; Neo-China's HK$620 million equity placement; and Far East Consortium's HK$2.2 billion syndicated loan.

Previously Mr. Hung was a private equity associate with Bastion Capital Corporation, LLC, in Los Angeles, CA, where he analyzed and helped manage existing and potential portfolio investments, including Spanish media company Telemundo. Prior to Bastion, Mr. Hung was co-founder of Ave3D Inc., a Santa Clara, CA based 3D Internet software company where he developed, executed and helped finance the company's business model and strategic vision. Before founding Ave3D, Mr. Hung served as a member of the Technology Investment Banking Group of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. in New York, NY, where he provided analysis on over $20.0 billion of mergers and acquisitions, and financings.

Mr. Hung received his Master of Business Administration degree at the University of California at Berkeley, and his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University, Stern School of Business.

"The addition of Mr. Hung as Chief Financial Officer will further strengthen the capabilities of the Wowjoint management team while providing support in the financial, strategic growth and operational areas as we continue to capitalize on China's growing infrastructure sector while further penetrating the worldwide customized equipment markets," stated Mr. Ya Bin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Mr. Hung will leverage both industry experience and his extensive expertise in the capital markets to enhance our visibility and diversify our shareholder base."

About Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co.

Wowjoint was recently acquired by China Fundamental Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company that completed its initial public offering in May 2008. The company has filed for a formal name change. Wowjoint is one of the leading providers in the design, engineering and manufacturing of customized infrastructure equipment and machinery used in the construction of railways, highways, metro subways, bridges and viaducts. It provides end-to-end solutions in various engineering applications involving the lifting, carrying and transporting of large-scale and heavy precast concrete beams, and other heavy goods. Wowjoint's main product lines include launching gantries, tyre trolleys, special carriers, marine hoists and special purpose equipment. Wowjoint's equipment and machinery are designed to overcome specific construction obstacles by meeting its customers' stringent engineering requirements wherever Wowjoint products are deployed regardless of terrain, soil and climate conditions. China Fundamental Acquisition Corporation filed an application for listing upon the NASDAQ Global Market. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue to meet the NASDAQ Global Market listing requirements or that the Company's application will be approved.

Forward Looking Statements

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    For additional information contact:

     Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co.
     China Fundamental Acquisition Corporation
     Amy Kong, Senior Vice President of Capital Markets
     Tel:   +1-347-416-2705
     Email: [email protected]

     or

     HC International, Inc.
     Scott Powell, Vice President
     Tel:   +1-917-721-9480
     Email: [email protected]

SOURCE China Fundamental Acquisition Corporation

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