Redhead Equipment to take over Tigercat distribution in Saskatchewan.

PARIS, ON, December 16, 2002 – Tigercat Industries is pleased to announce Redhead Equipment Ltd, will serve as Tigercat’s full-line forestry equipment dealer in the province of Saskatchewan.

The change is precipitated by a decision by Strongco Equipment to wind down its forestry sales operations in Saskatchewan. Redhead currently operates six facilities in the province, accompanied by a fleet of twenty fully equipped service trucks and product support representatives. Redhead maintains a deep focus on customer service and satisfaction.

Redhead has also been progressive in it’s used equipment sales operations. The used equipment sales force has developed an expertise in managing effortless cross border sales into the United States.

About Redhead Equipment Inc.

Celebrating their 55^th year in business in 2003, Redhead Equipment Ltd. has built a reputation as Saskatchewan's premiere supplier of new and used motor graders, construction and agricultural equipment and heavy trucks. Redhead has outpaced its competitors by offering superior product lines, state of the art facilities and unrivaled customer service.

Redhead Equipment was recently named one of Saskatchewan's Top 100 Companies by Saskatchewan Business Magazine. In the August 2002 issue, Redhead Equipment was awarded the ranking of 10th in the list of Saskatchewan's top private companies, and 31st overall. More info? Visit www.redheadequipment.ca

About Tigercat

Tigercat Industries designs and manufactures premium quality forestry and off-road equipment with manufacturing facilities in Canada and Sweden and worldwide distribution. The diverse forestry line includes complete full-tree and cut-to-length harvesting systems.

Tigercat and the Tigercat logo are registered trademarks of Tigercat Industries Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001 Tigercat Industries Inc.

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Contacts:

Paul Iarocci, Tigercat Industries Inc.
519-442-1529 Ext. 314
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