Thomas Equipment Inc. Launches Thomas E-Store

CENTERVILLE, New Brunswick--May 1, 20058, 2005--Thomas Equipment Inc. ("Thomas") (OTCBB:TEQI) today announced the launch of the Thomas E-store at www.thomas-equipment.com.

"We have had strong interest from distributors and customers for a full range of products bearing our logo and brand. These products range from apparel to sports and personal accessories. We are excited to offer quality Thomas branded merchandise," said Clifford Rhee, president and CEO of Thomas. "The Thomas E-Store store will give our dealers and users an easy site to browse and purchase these unique products. We expect our distributors and customers to shop our Thomas E-Store and continue to build the visibility and loyalty of the Thomas Equipment brand throughout the world."

"Through expanded self-serve applications and customer support functions this Web store is an online customer service center. Now everyone can access their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said Chris Rogers, information technology manager for Thomas. "We ensure that all login information, credit card information, account information and all administrative functions are fully encrypted from our servers to your browser. This allows our customers and dealers to shop with confidence."

About Thomas Equipment Inc. ("TEQI"): Thomas Equipment Inc., www.thomas-equipment.com, www.thomasloaders.com, includes subsidiaries Pneutech Inc., www.pneutech.ca, Rousseau Controls Inc., www.rousseaucontrols.com, Samsung Industry Co. Ltd., www.ss-ind.com, and Hydramen Fluid Power Limited, www.hydramen.com. Thomas 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' wholly owned subsidiaries manufacture specialty industrial and construction products, a complete line of potato harvesting and handling equipment, fluid power components, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, spiral wound metal gaskets, and packing material.

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