Press Release

Patriot Mechanical Handling Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement With EMCE
Friday May 5, 10:49 am ET

Patriot to Represent EMCE Winch/Hoisting Equipment Throughout the Americas
HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--May 5, 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 signed an exclusive agreement during this year's Oil Conference in Houston, Texas, with EMCE a Netherlands-based manufacturer of winches and hoisting equipment. The agreement provides Patriot exclusive marketing rights to EMCE's product line in North and South America for a two-year period.

Paul Findlay, CEO of Patriot, stated, "We are very pleased to represent EMCE's line and believe their entire range of quality products are not only complementary to our offering, but they also support our strategy of providing complete packaging of equipment for mechanical handling solutions to the offshore drilling industry." He added, "We are now aligned with a number of companies, including EMCE that will allow us the ability to compete in a broader market while addressing our clients who require a total package."

EMCE has over 40 years experience in design, engineering and manufacture of winches for numerous markets. EMCE product advantages include optimal simplicity, efficiency, compact size, quality, performance, customization, durability and safety.