Crown Equipment Extends Relationship with

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (March 5, 2013) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of　the world’s largest material handling companies, recently renewed its　relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The five-year　agreement entitles the company to bid on commercial material handling　projects for the DOD.

“We’ve enjoyed a successful relationship with the Department of Defense for　more than 10 years, which has enabled us to work on a number of fleet　installations and material handling projects,” said Jim Mozer, senior vice　president, Crown Equipment. “With the renewal, we now have an opportunity　to grow our existing business with the government and strengthen our　relationship with the DOD.”

Details of the agreement, which are administered by the Defense Logistics　Agency Troop Support, permit Crown to bid on commercial material handling　equipment projects with the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps through　fiscal year 2018. The DOD announced in February that the budget for　commercial material handling equipment projects for the duration of the　contract is $633 million. This budget covers the full range of material handling　equipment well beyond Crown’s core business.

About Crown Equipment Corporation

Crown Equipment is one of the world’s largest material handling companies.　Crown’s award-winning line of forklifts maintains a reputation for advanced　product design, engineering and technology, and integrated manufacturing　processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet management technologies, Crown seeks to provide customers with forward thinking and innovative products designed to improve performance and lower operating costs. Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, with regional
headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore, Crown operates a global service and distribution network.