Press Release

Bill Kingsley Named Regional Manager West Region

The Harris Products Group announces a change in region management.

Mason, OH / June 13, 2008 / - The Harris Products Group announced today the appointment of Bill Kingsley as Regional Manager – West Region.

Mr. Kingsley was previously Regional Manager for The Harris Products Group’s North Central Region. He has been with Harris for over 19 years, starting as a District Sales Manager in the Chicago, IL market. In his new position, he will have responsibility for sales, distribution and retail service for the West Region. He will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

The Harris Products Group, A Lincoln Electric Company, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering equipment and consumables and gas distribution systems. Harris Products Group products are sold and used in over 85 countries. For more information about the Harris Products Group and its products and services, please visit the company's web site at www.harrisproductsgroup.com.