Cat Lift Trucks Selected As 'Official Lift Truck Equipment Provider' By Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM); Dependable Performance of Cat Lift Trucks Helps Improve Efficiency of World's Largest Rodeo

HOUSTON--Sept. 7, 2005--Cat Lift Trucks, in conjunction with its local Cat(R) lift truck dealer, Mustang Industrial Equipment Company in Houston, Texas, has recently been awarded a three-year contract by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) for all of its lift truck needs through 2008.

Cat Lift Trucks was selected as the Show's Official Lift Truck Provider for its rugged, durable line of lift trucks and its proven performance in the material handling industry. From 2006-2008, Cat Lift Trucks will provide 79 trucks each year between January 15th and March 31st to be used for various tasks including food and beverage and entertainment stage set-ups for the world's largest rodeo and premier entertainment event. The 2005 Show was host to nearly two million visitors.

"As Houston's only lift truck manufacturer, Cat Lift Trucks and its employees are proud to join with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) as its sole provider for all of its lift truck equipment needs," said Don Henn, Director of Dealer Services.

In addition, Mustang will provide technicians on-site from set-up through tear-down of each year's Show for technical support to maintain the Cat lift trucks fleet and additional equipment used by the staff. Mustang will also be responsible for identifying the proper trucks to be used throughout the show, from the 15,500 lb.-capacity diesel pneumatic tire truck for moving more than 150 portable buildings to the 4,000 lb.-capacity electric pallet mover used for moving coolers of cold drinks throughout the Corral Club.

Cat Lift Trucks offers a full line of durable lift trucks with models ranging from 2,200-33,000 lb capacity. By putting customer needs first and having the most comprehensive customer support programs in the industry, Cat Lift Trucks is Everything You've Come to Expect--productivity, quality and low cost of ownership.