Toolmex Corporation Partners with New Manufacturer's Representative,
Stocks Two New West Coast Warehouses

Expert Team Expected to Boost Customer Support and Motor Sales Efforts in Western US

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois — January 13, 2009 — Toolmex Corporation's Electric Motor Group, supplier of Elektrim and Elektrimax AC TEFC motors, announces the addition of Engineered Industrial Products, Inc. (EIP) to their nationwide network of manufacturer's representatives. Effective January 1, 2009, the territory including the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, western Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and western Wyoming will be supported by EIP and their two stocking warehouses in the Los Angeles and Portland metro areas.

"EIP has a remarkable reputation for service support and sales growth," said Michael Barrett, General Manager for the Toolmex Electric Motor Group. "We look forward to working with their experienced team and expanding Toolmex's customer-centric presence in the west. EIP's two local warehouses will provide customers the quick, efficient support Toolmex is known for."

"As a manufacturer's representative with a reputation for loyalty and customer support, we strive to work with the best products on the market," said Duncan MacDonald, President of Engineered Industrial Products, Inc. "We are excited to join the Toolmex team, and see tremendous potential for the powerful solutions offered by the Elektrim and Elektrimax brand motors in the west coast market."

Engineered Industrial Products, Inc. is a privately held professional sales firm assisting the power transmission and motion control industry since 1958. Known for their strong customer relationships and in-depth technical knowledge, the company has expanded its product lines, services, personnel and facilities into a well-respected firm serving distributors and OEMs.

The Elektrim line includes 1-500HP High Performance Design "C" & "B" motors, 25-500HP Crusher Series motors, 0.08-150 HP Metric (IEC) motors, 1-30 HP Brake motors and 1-30HP JM/JP Pump motors. The Elektrimax line includes 1-250HP General Purpose motors, 1/3-3 HP 56C Frame motors, 1/3-30 HP Stainless Steel motors and 1-300 HP Explosion Proof motors.

To find an Elektrim & Elektrimax distributor near you, call 800-992-4766 or visit www.toolmex.com. If you are interested in joining Toolmex's west coast distributor network for electric motors, contact Engineered Industrial Products, Inc. at 800-445-6445.

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About Toolmex Corporation

Established in 1973, Toolmex Corporation, Inc. continues to be a recognized global supplier to the industrial marketplace with broad product and service solutions, supporting over 3,500 distributors throughout North America. Each of Toolmex's three main operating groups—Tooling Technologies, Machinery and Electric Motors—is committed to offering the best in its class from the renowned Bison workholding and TMX lines to the superior TUR series medium & large-sized European lathes and versatile Elektrim and Elektrimax AC TEFC motors. Toolmex is headquartered in Natick, MA with a branch location in Schaumburg, IL.

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