Hi-Line to Offer the Military Specialized Maintenance Product Packages

Hi-Line Continues Strategy to Develop

Dallas, Texas – January 4, 2005 — Hi-Line, Inc., a leading provider and distributor of quality electrical and mechanical maintenance products , today announced the first in a series specialized military product packages supporting the unique needs of each individual service branch. Each package has been developed to ensure that Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard maintenance personnel are provided with assortments of quality replacement parts in a prompt manner when time is of the essence.

Developed as part of Hi-Line’s on-going strategy of developing and delivering service-centric part assortments, these military product packages feature American made, MIL specification compliant products to ensure durability and dependability in field applications. Designed by Hi-Line in conjunction with military vehicle maintenance technicians, the HUMVK-Humvee kit is an assortment of essential parts and components needed to support the Humvee’s demanding field maintenance requirements.

�We are seeing an increased demand for military maintenance products due to the unique needs of the military and increased time in the field and overseas,� said Mike Sheaffer, President of Hi-Line, Inc. �Hi-Line has added these packages to support all of the military branches and the Coast Guard. Based on our expertise in the service and maintenance industry, we understand that durability and reliability are of paramount importance to military maintenance technicians. These new assortments have been developed to specifically address those needs.�

Designed to work in corrosive salt-water environments, Hi-Line’s new stainless steel machine (MSKSS) and sheet metal (MARKSS) screw assortments that have been developed to support the marine applications of the Navy and Coast Guard.

And lastly, Hi-Line’s new Aviation Fastener Kit (AFK) has been developed to address the needs of Air Force aviation maintenance requirements. Each component has been specifically selected for its ability to withstand the stress and extreme temperature tolerance requirements placed on military aircraft. All of the military packages are available immediately.