CHICAGO, IL, May 29, 2009 - Pettibone LLC, an affiliate of The Heico Companies, appointed Mark D. Knight as President of the TIFFIN PARTS LLC business unit on March 9, 2009. Mark's extensive sales and marketing background in both domestic and international distribution channels well qualifies him for this assignment.

Prior to joining TIFFIN PARTS, Mark held a number of positions of increasing responsibility at parts and service distributors Curtis Industries and Barnes Distribution. Steve Andrews, President/CEO of Pettibone LLC, said, "His demonstrated experience in growing sales through the establishment of strong customer partnerships, improved branding and increased product line development will bring immediate benefit to TIFFIN PARTS." Mark earned both a BS in Industrial Management and an MBA from The University of Akron and currently chairs the University's Management advisory board in the College of Business Administration.

Contact TIFFIN PARTS for more information by calling 800-219-6354 or visit www.tiffinparts.com.

About TIFFIN PARTS LLC, Pettibone LLC and The Heico Companies

TIFFIN PARTS is a distributor of OEM and high quality after-market standard and custom fabricated parts to heavy equipment and industrial engine customers world-wide, while also supplying material handling equipment offering a broad line of Class 3 forklifts. With a company history of over 125 years, TIFFIN PARTS is the preferred choice with over a quarter million products available along with unparalleled technical support to meet our customers' needs.

Pettibone LLC, an affiliate of The Heico Companies, is the parent of many independent operating companies which produce a wide array of equipment and products. The independent business concept fosters entrepreneurship and growth. It is consistent with our philosophy of developing a close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customer's changing needs. The companies in these groups are leading suppliers in their respective industries, some produce premium products and provide outstanding services, and others are known as technological pioneers.