Oshkosh Truck Recognized with Governor's Export Achievement Award

    OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 15, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation was honored recently with the Governor's Export Achievement Award. The award is presented annually by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to recognize firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international sales or have contributed to Wisconsin's increased ability to compete in the global market. During fiscal 2002, 12 percent of Oshkosh's revenues were generated in international markets.
    "Expanding our international presence has been a strategic focus for several years. Our recent success within the UK defense market, as well as the solid performance in the European refuse market, are the natural result of our dedication to this goal. We are honored by this recognition of our achievements, and proud to be a thriving contributor to Wisconsin's economic success," said Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
    The Governor's Export Achievement Awards are presented annually to state companies actively involved in export trade. Criteria include degree of export-related growth; innovative techniques and approaches that resulted in the company's success; and demonstration of extra effort in capturing worldwide markets.

    Oshkosh Truck Corporation is a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies for the fire and emergency, defense, concrete placement and refuse hauling markets. Products are marketed under the Oshkosh(R), Pierce(R), McNeilus(R), Geesink, Norba and Medtec(R) brand names. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wis., and had annual sales of $1.74 billion in fiscal 2002.
    For more information about Oshkosh Truck Corporation, log onto the company web site at www.oshkoshtruck.com.