Twin Disc, Inc., Announces Retirement of Michael H. Joyce

RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 24, 2006--Twin Disc, Inc. , announced today that Michael H. Joyce (65), President - Chief Operating Officer has elected to retire effective July 31, 2006. He will also resign from the Board of Directors on the same date.

Michael E. Batten, Chairman - Chief Executive Officer stated, "During his 15 years with Twin Disc, Mike has consistently provided strong leadership for our operations and insightful counsel to me. His broad knowledge and expertise in business has helped make significant improvements in our operating performance and has facilitated our Company's growth." He added, "Mike has been a valued mentor to several members of our executive team and we all will miss his contributions in the future."

Mr. Joyce's retirement is part of a Board supported multi-year succession plan. During this next phase, while Mr. Batten will take on the title of President in addition to Chairman - Chief Executive Officer, Messrs. James Feiertag, Executive Vice President, in charge of North American operations and global Transmission and Industrial Sales and Marketing and John Batten, Executive Vice President in charge of European Operations and global Marine Propulsion Sales and Marketing, will assume full operating responsibilities in their respective areas. The remaining officer team that reported to Mr. Joyce will report to Mr. Michael Batten.

Mr. Christopher Eperjesy, Vice President - Finance, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer will continue to report to the Chairman - CEO.

Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and internationally distributes heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment for the construction, industrial, government, marine, agricultural and energy and natural resources markets.