Thermadyne Names Wes Morgan Global Communications Manager


St. Louis, MO (August 21, 2006) - Thermadyne Industries, Inc., a global leader in cutting and welding products, announced it has named Wesley Morgan as global communications manager. Morgan will be responsible for Thermadyne's internal and external communications, the company web site, and all of the company's creative direction.

Morgan has wide-ranging marketing and communications experience, having worked with
New York full service advertising agencies, as well as with smaller, specialized advertising firms. He most recently held executive communications positions with Clayco and HBE, directing a variety of communications programs for these two St. Louis-based design-build firms.

"Wes has an extensive background in communications, marketing and advertising and has experience in both agency and corporate environments," said Joseph Mueller, Vice President of Marketing Americas for Thermadyne.

Morgan holds bachelor degrees in creative writing and graphic design and a master's degree in business administration with a marketing concentration, from the University of Miami (Florida).

Morgan and his wife, Lynn, reside in the St. Louis area.

About Thermadyne

Thermadyne, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of cutting and welding products and accessories under a variety of leading premium brand names including Victor®, Tweco®, Arcair®, Thermal Dynamics®, Thermal Arc® , Stoody®, Turbo Torch®, Firepower® and Cigweld®. Its common shares trade on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol THMD. For more information about Thermadyne, its products and services, visit the company's web site at www.Thermadyne.com.

Wes Morgan (636) 728-3057
or wmorgan@thermadyne.com

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