Hoss Equipment Co. Wins Small to Mid-Sized Business Category at the 2005 International Business Achievement Awards

Impressive 40% International Sales Growth year-to-date paves way for award.

IRVING, TEXAS (October 12, 2005) – Hoss Equipment Company, an independent dealer in heavy construction and mining equipment, won the small to mid-sized business category at the Greater Dallas Chamber’s International Business Achievement Awards luncheon held in September.

The finalists in this category reflected the many possibilities in the area of international business, ranging from network communications providers to manufacturers of beauty supplies, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. Hoss Equipment stood out for clearly demonstrating its continued growth, impressive international expansion, and efforts in serving the Greater Dallas community. Gregg Hoss, Founder and CEO of Hoss Equipment, received the award on behalf of his team.

"It is a sincere honor to receive this award in recognition of the planning, hard work and long hours put in by a lot of people to make this achievement possible", said Gregg Hoss. "We simply could not have supported increased sales to all corners of the world without continuing access to quality used equipment through our global purchasing network to be reworked in Irving by such an experienced team dedicated to delivering to and maintaining the highest quality standards", Hoss continued.

"We especially appreciate the significant contribution the Dallas Chamber has made over the years to facilitate the growth of Hoss Equipment Co. in the international market. Not only has the Dallas Chamber provided a number of great international resources and programs to help educate our employees, but they have also provided numerous introductions to experienced bankers, lawyers, governmental contacts and others with in-depth experience in getting international deals done - which is much appreciated", Hoss added.

ABOUT HOSS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Headquartered in Irving (Dallas), Texas, Hoss is a leading global supplier of premium quality new and used mining and heavy construction equipment. The company offers solutions in equipment sales, rentals, parts and service to the heavy highway construction, mass excavation, landfill, aggregate, quarry, coal mining, and precious metals mining segments. Hoss is also known for its highly regarded Custom Rebuild program, a unique process that transforms used machines back to "zero hour" machines adhering to stringent manufacturers' guidelines. Branch locations are located in cities of Virginia, Minnesota and Sparks (Reno), Nevada. Authorized dealer programs include TEREX articulated dump trucks, rigid frame haul trucks, electric haul trucks, excavators and scrapers, LINK-BELT earthmoving, material handling and forestry products, KLEIN water tanks and towers, SVETRUCK Heavy Lift Trucks and HOSS ON-SITE SOLUTIONS for Site Surveillance and Management.

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