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Crown First Lift Truck Manufacturer to Offer Online Purchasing

NEW BREMEN, Ohio, April 25, 2008 - Crown Equipment Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of lift trucks, has launched an online purchasing feature. Customers interested in buying a hand pallet truck (hand pallet jack), Crown's PTH 50 Series, may now complete the transaction online at crown.com. Crown is the first major lift truck company to sell hand pallet trucks via the web.

"More and more customers are seeking the convenience, speed and ease of online shopping for business transactions," said Director of Marketing and Product Management Matt Logan. "We understand there are ways our customers utilize the web in their personal lives that also make sense in making business purchases. This new feature offers companies looking for a high-quality hand pallet truck a quick solution."

Crown's hand pallet truck is available in a variety of configurations. The PTH 50 Series section of crown.com includes a Buyers' Reference Guide and additional information on features, benefits, options and accessories for Crown's hand pallet truck to assist customers.

"Our goal was to make sure the transaction could be completed with ease, not only for the most informed purchaser, but also for those a little less familiar with material handling equipment. The Buyers' Reference Guide and specification section provides the detail and descriptions necessary for a smooth selection and purchase," said Logan.

While the transaction takes place online, delivery is coordinated through Crown's extensive dealer and branch network to enhance customer support.

About the PTH 50 Series
Crown designers and engineers built Crown's PTH 50 Series to provide the utmost value and productivity to customers. In addition to the heavy steel frame, features include an ergonomic handle that reduces fatigue, a low fork clearance, a rigorously tested pump valve designed to minimize contamination, steer and load wheels made with high-quality compounds and bearings, and simplified service. The rugged PTH 50 is the industry leader in product lifespan and is designed to remain in operation for years, which helps control costs and lower concerns about disposal. That benefit combination makes the PTH 50 Series a smart choice for those interested in the bottom line and promoting environmental stewardship. The PTH Series is available to accommodate a wide variety of warehousing needs. More specific information can be found online at crown.com in the products section.

About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is the number one brand of electric lift trucks in the United States and the sixth largest lift truck manufacturer in the world. Crown's award-winning line of lift trucks has earned a reputation for exceptional product design, engineering and manufacturing. From the smallest hand pallet truck to the highest lifting turret truck, Crown seeks to provide users with safe, efficient and ergonomic lift trucks that lower total cost of ownership and maximize uptime. Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, Crown lift trucks are manufactured and sold throughout the world.

Contacts:
Dave Helmstetter
Crown Equipment Corporation
(419) 629-2311
dave.helmstetter@crown.com

DeAnna Starn
R/P Marketing Public Relations
(419) 241-2221
dstarn@r-p.com

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