MRS Names Ken Howard Senior VP of Business Development;
Perry Ankerson Will Become President of Thorco Industries

(Dec. 14, 2005) - Kenneth Howard, longtime president of Thorco Industries, Inc., has been appointed senior vice president of business development for Marmon Retail Services, effective Jan. 1, 2006. Perry Ankerson will succeed Mr. Howard as Thorco president. Both appointments were announced by Richard Winter, president of Marmon Retail Services LLC.

Mr. Howard will coordinate joint sales activities and strategy of Marmon Retail Services companies in North America. "We're excited about how this new position will benefit our customers," Mr. Winter said. "Together, MRS companies can meet virtually any need for store equipment and services. Ken will focus on the many opportunities to bring the complete range of our resources to bear on solutions for our customers." Mr. Howard has served as president of Thorco since 1967 and is a former owner of the company. "Ken's experience and knowledge of the store fixture industry is unsurpassed," Mr. Winter added.

Mr. Ankerson, who joined Thorco in 2002, is being promoted from vice president and general manager. "I couldn't be more pleased that Perry will be leading Thorco as president and building on the company's tradition of excellence," Mr. Winter said. Mr. Howard will serve as Thorco vice chairman, continuing to provide guidance to the organization. Based in Lamar, Missouri, Thorco manufactures custom store fixtures in wire and metal.

Other MRS retail equipment companies in North America include L.A. Darling Company, Streater, Inc., Unarco Industries, Inc., NHD Group Limited, Store Opening Solutions, Inc. and Alexander-Otto Company, LLC. Marmon Retail Services, a business sector within The Marmon Group, comprises companies that provide store fixtures and displays, shopping carts, food-service equipment, and logistical and installation services to retailers worldwide from operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Marmon Group is an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Collective revenues exceed $5 billion.

For more information, contact:          David Dees, 312-845-5343

Alexander-Otto Joins Marmon Retail Services

(July 6, 2005) - Alexander-Otto Company, LLC, a provider of retail store fixture installation and related services, has joined Marmon Retail Services. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, Alexander-Otto installs and services fixtures, displays and commercial millwork in a wide range of environments including retail and food-service markets. Services are provided by more than 50 crews that are strategically located to cover the continental United States at both union and non-union work sites.

"Alexander-Otto is an excellent addition to our organization," said Richard Winter, president of Marmon Retail Services LLC. "The company has an outstanding reputation in the retail industry and its services mesh perfectly with those of Store Opening Solutions." Also a Marmon Retail Services company, Store Opening Solutions provides integrated logistical services to support retailers' in-house development needs, and the addition of installation services will provide retailers with a "one source" solution, Mr. Winter noted.

Chilton Alexander and Doug Otto will continue to lead Alexander-Otto as president and general manager, respectively. "We're excited to be a part of the growing Marmon Retail Services team," Mr. Alexander said.

Marmon Retail Services, a business sector within The Marmon Group of companies, comprises companies that provide store fixtures and displays, shopping carts, food-service equipment and logistical services to retailers worldwide from operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

The Marmon Group is an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Marmon Group member companies had collective revenues of more than $6.3 billion in 2004.

For more information, contact:          David Dees, 312-845-5343

Prince Castle Acquires Q-Matic Technologies

(March 24, 2005) - Prince Castle, Inc. announced the acquisition of Q-Matic Technologies, Inc. located in Gurnee, Illinois. Q-Matic manufactures and sells a complete range of both gas and electric infrared conveyor ovens from countertop to high volume, triple stack models. Details on the complete line of Q-Matic products can be found at www.q-maticovens.com.

Randy Garvin, president of Prince Castle, said "this acquisition will continue to strengthen our position as an innovative leader in the foodservice equipment industry as Q-Matic Technologies brings over 22 years of experience in the conveyor oven business."

"The Q-Matic product line allows Prince Castle to continue delivering value-added solutions with unique technologies to our key global accounts - something our customers have come to expect from us," said Michael Valentino, vice president of sales and marketing for Prince Castle. Valentino added that "although Q-Matic will remain in a separate facility with its own sales and distribution channels, the resources and investment which Prince Castle and Marmon Retail Services bring to Q-Matic will allow us to better serve our customers and continue to grow the Q-Matic brand on a global basis."

Sanda Burtea, former principal of Q-Matic Technologies, will remain with Q-Matic as director of customer relations and be directly responsible for Q-Matic sales. "Mrs. Burtea brings the passion, knowledge and experience necessary to help us continue the growth of the Q-Matic brand," Valentino said. "We are very excited to have her as part of our team moving forward."

Prince Castle, Inc., based in Carol Stream, Illinois, is a Marmon Retail Services company. Marmon Retail Services, a business sector within The Marmon Group of companies, comprises companies that provide foodservice equipment, store fixtures, shopping carts and logistical services to retailers worldwide from operations in North America, Europe and Asia. The Marmon Group is an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Marmon Group member companies have collective revenues of more than $5 billion.

For more information, contact:          Prince Castle, 630-462-8800
                                                          Q-Matic Technologies, 847-263-7324