Press Release

Patriot Mechanical Handling, Inc. Joins Alliance Within SourceOne Drilling Systems
Wednesday May 10, 9:00 am ET

Alliance Partners to Deliver Complete Mechanical Handling & Drilling Packages

HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--May 10, 2006 -- Patriot Mechanical Handling, Inc. (Other OTC: PMHH.PK - News ), a leading provider of mechanical handling solutions and services to the oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce that the company has joined the SourceOne Drilling Systems Alliance team. This alliance includes best-in-class drilling equipment, mechanical handling and technology partners dedicated to providing the industry with the highest caliber, streamlined and complete rig packages on a one-stop basis.

Paul Findlay, CEO of Patriot Stated, "We are very pleased to bring our complete mechanical handling package & drilling equipment products to SourceOne, allowing the alliance to now offer complete rig packages." He added, "Patriot is now aligned with a number of companies to deliver the most advanced equipment in the industry, including: Lewco, Cameron, Petron, OEM and many others."

Patriot is disclosing this relationship to its clients and industry representatives at the Offshore Technology Conference taking place in Houston in May.