Cascade Corporation Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend

    PORTLAND, Ore.--Feb. 27, 2003--Cascade Corporation, , Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.10.
    The dividend will be paid on April 11, 2003 to shareholders of record on March 28, 2003.

    Forward Looking Statements:

    This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are dependent on a number of factors that affect Cascade's operating results. Results could differ materially based on various factors, including the Company's performance and market conditions.

    Cascade Corporation, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories. Additional information on Cascade is available on its web site, www.cascorp.com.