Thomas Equipment Retains Hawk Associates as Investor Relations Consultant MILWAUKEE, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomas Equipment Inc. (OTC:TEQI) (BULLETIN BOARD: TEQI) , a global quality leader in the manufacturing of a full line of skid loaders and other industrial products, announced today that it has added Hawk Associates to its investor relations team. "Hawk Associates has an effective, sustainable and documented method for communicating the business and vision of its clients to institutional and individual investors," said Clifford Rhee, president and CEO of Thomas. "CEO Frank Hawkins and President Julie Marshall exemplify the highest standards of conduct. We are pleased to add them to our team. We are confident that Hawk Associates can help Thomas communicate its exciting business and vision to Wall Street." "Thomas Equipment is on a fast growth track to become a major global provider of high-quality skid loaders and other industrial products in North America, Asia and Europe," said Hawk Associates CEO Frank N. Hawkins, Jr. "The hallmark of any successful company is its leadership. Clifford Rhee is a rare talent capable of leading a major international enterprise. We are proud and pleased to have the opportunity to work with Cliff." About Thomas Equipment Inc. Thomas Equipment Inc. ( http://www.thomas-equipment.com/ , http://www.thomasequipment.net/ and http://www.thomasloaders.com/ ) is an innovative and technologically advanced global manufacturer of a full line of skid steer and mini skid steer loaders as well as attachments, mobile screening plants and six models of mini excavators. Thomas distributes its products through a worldwide network of distributors and wholesalers. In addition, Thomas manufactures specialty industrial and construction products and a complete line of potato harvesting and handling equipment. About Hawk Associates, Inc. Hawk Associates, Inc. is a full-service national investor relations and financial media relations consulting firm serving clients in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Canada. A profile on Thomas Equipment can be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/thomas/profile.htm . An online investor relations kit containing Thomas Equipment press releases, SEC filings, current Level II price quotes, interactive Java stock charts and other useful information for investors can be found at http://www.hawkassociates.com/ . Investors may contact Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, Hawk Associates, at (305) 852-2383, e-mail: . Media contact: Blois Olson, New-School Communications, LLC, (651) 221-1999, http://www.new-school.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of TEQI could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company's operations or expansion, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, changes in the general economic climate, including rising interest rates and unanticipated events such as terrorist activities. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the company, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For further risk factors see the risk factors associated with our company, review our SEC filings. DATASOURCE: Thomas Equipment Inc. CONTACT: Investors, Frank Hawkins or Julie Marshall, both of Hawk Associates, +1-305-852-2383, or ; or Media, Blois Olson, New-School Communications, LLC, +1-651-221-1999, all for Thomas Equipment Inc. Web site: http://www.thomas-equipment.com/ http://www.thomasequipment.net/ http://www.thomasloaders.com/ http://www.hawkassociates.com/thomas/profile.htm http://www.hawkassociates.com/ http://www.hawkmicrocaps.com/ http://www.new-school.com/

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