Press Release

Patriot Mechanical Handling Announces $8.6 Million Marine Deck Crane Order From China National Petroleum Offshore Engineering Co, LTD
Monday May 8, 11:11 am ET

Order Represents the Fifth Contract Signed With Chinese Energy Producers Over the Past 12 Months
HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--May 8, 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 it has received an order valued at $8.6 million USD from China National Petroleum Offshore Engineering Co, LTD. The order is for 8 marine deck cranes, spare parts, training and commissioning of the equipment. Training will occur in the Patriot facilities in Houston, with the cranes being delivered to Xingang Seaport, China, upon completion.

"We are making tremendous inroads in China, having secured multiple orders over the last 12 months, including this latest order for China National Petroleum Offshore Engineering," stated Paul Findlay, CEO of Patriot. "The growing demand for fossil fuels in China makes this country an important market for Patriot. We will continue to develop our relationships and expand our efforts not only in China but throughout the Far East."