December 01, 2004

Schaeff Lift Truck Inc announces their move starting Dec. 1, 2004 from 9655 Industrial Drive, Bridgeview, IL 60455 to 7402 100th Place, Bridgeview, IL 60455, phone remains the same (708) 430-5301. This 85,000 sq foot facility will provide ample space needed to produce the Schaeff Product Line: “W: Series, ECHO Series, W 90 Turret, SE Sit Down Electric as well as the Noble “R” & “RT” Series of Rough Terrain Forklifts and the TrialerMate TM50 Tuck-Mounted Forklift lines.

In addition the Noble Lift Truck parts depot in Del Rio, TX as well as the Noble’s Product offices at 500 East 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79404 have been closed and consolidated to the new the facility in Bridgeview, IL. Consolidating and moving the Noble parts and product offices to the same facility will provide immediate improvements in the areas of parts delivery and product support to the Schaeff / Noble Lift Truck dealer network.

Transitioning from existing facility to new facility will take place starting the week of the Dec 20, 2004 with completion expected by the end of 1st week in January. Assembly and production of Schaeff Products in the new facility is scheduled to start in January 05.


Best regards,

Bob Litchev
President Schaeff Lift Truck Inc