G.N. Freund Associates, Inc. Named Sales Representation for Oregon and Washington

TIFFIN, OH, September 25, 2009 - TIFFIN PARTS LLC a business unit of Pettibone LLC, which is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, has announced that G.N. Freund Associates, Inc. will be their assigned sales representative in Oregon and Washington for the Construction, Forestry and Engine Parts markets.

Mark D. Knight, President of TIFFIN PARTS, stated that "After redesigning our website in June, adding highly qualified sales representation like G. N. Freund to help serve our customers in the field is the next step in elevating our best in class status as the premier supplier of high quality replacement parts for heavy equipment and industrial engines." TIFFIN PARTS also offers unparalleled technical support as the exclusive supplier of OEM parts for Pettibone cranes, backhoes, railcar movers, compactors, OMNI Manlifts and Mercury Forklifts. Having over 300,000 blueprints on file enables us to rebuild and manufacture virtually any part for your specific piece of equipment.

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

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.

About G.N. Freund Associates, Inc.

For over 35 years, the experienced team at G.N. Freund has been providing engineering & technical expertise to OEM and Aftermarket customers, providing them with high quality electrical devices, cooling, lighting and power transmission options for the factories they represent in the Pacific Northwest. The market segments they serve include On & Off Highway OEMs, Marine and RV OEMs, Industrial Equipment and Medical OEMs and Industrial, Automotive and Heavy Truck parts Distributors. Their experience includes providing engineered solutions for systems that include; electrical devices and control systems, CAN BUS digital control systems, mechanical controls, heat transfer systems, various metals, rubber and plastics and mechanical power transmissions.