Press Release

Hamilton Caster scores #1 in NED  Perception Study

Hamilton , Ohio February 17, 2005 – Hamilton Caster outscored its major competitors in a market perception study conducted earlier this month and released today.ÂThe new study, conducted independently by New Equipment Digest, shows Hamilton Caster outscored its major competitors in all of the following categories:  

• Best Quality/Reliability
• Best Delivery/Timeliness
• Best Back-up/Support
• Most Competitive Pricing

The study was conducted via an e-mail blast to New Equipment Digest subscribers.ÂA total of 3,000 e-mails were sent out and 130 responses were received for tabulation. Study findings were presented in Questionnaire Sequence Analysis (i.e., question-by-question analysis following the flow of the questionnaire).  The total shown for each question excludes respondents who do not answer the questions.ÂPercentages in the report were based on Total Answering. Â

The only other known perception study of its kind was conducted by Industrial Equipment News in 2001. Hamilton Caster rated #1 in all categories in that survey as well.

To obtain a copy of the 2005 NED Survey, please submit your request to mark.lippert@hamiltoncaster.com  .

Hamilton Caster is a leading manufacturer of industrial casters, wheels, floor trucks and in-plant trailers located in Hamilton, Ohio just 30 miles outside of Cincinnati.Â1637 Dixie Hwy., Hamilton, OHÂ45011, Phone 888-699-7162, Fax 800-232-3733, website: www.HamiltonCaster.com or e-mail: info@hamiltoncaster.com