Miner Fleet Management Group Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of the 'Nation's Fastest-Growing Private Companies'

SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 6, 2006--Miner Fleet Management Group, a material handling industry leader based in San Antonio, Texas, was ranked #210 among the "nation's fastest-growing private companies" in America by Inc. magazine. Miner reported a growth rate of 578.7% for the years 2002 - 2005.

The 2006 Inc. 500, as revealed in the September issue of Inc., reported the most robust bunch of companies the magazine has ever compiled, with aggregate revenue of $19.7 billion, up from $16.5 billion last year and $12.9 billion in 2000. Most important, the 2006 Inc. 500 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 90,000 jobs since those companies were founded.

This year's list includes 104 companies including Miner Fleet Management Group that started up immediately before and after September 11, 2001.

"If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones coming up with solutions to some of our most intractable ills, creating systems that let us conduct business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine's tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition."

"We are honored to be recognized by a magazine of this caliber. To be included with such an outstanding group of companies is a testament to teamwork," said Jeff Schmeck, co-founder and President. Phil Miner, co-founder and CEO, further commented that "the commitment and dedication of our team to the values of our company have allowed us to continually put the best interests of our customers first. Without their commitment, we would not be in the company of such remarkable and deserving companies."

About Miner

Miner, www.minercorp.com, is a trusted and diversified supplier of warehousing and retail equipment to customers throughout North America. The company's commitment to service is exemplified by the industry's only guarantee to offer 24/7/365 service, same day response - next day uptime or the first visit is free, and a full 12 month warranty on all work including parts and labor.

With over 250 associates serving the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, Miner has built a solid reputation as the leader for on-time performance, process innovation, and asset management services and support by focusing on solutions to help drive down the costs of equipment ownership and improve jobsite safety for employees and vendors.

About Inc.

Inc., http://www.inc.com, the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. It provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Inc., a Mansueto Ventures LLC publication, inspires and informs, with cutting-edge coverage that reflects our readers' energy, brashness, and imagination.