In 2005, the Hedley Purvis and Hydratight Sweeney businesses were acquired by Actuant Corporation and integrated to form a single new organisation - Hydratight.

About Actuant

Actuant is a diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries.

The Actuant businesses are market leaders in branded hydraulic and electrical tools and supplies as well as highly engineered position motion control systems. Actuant business operations are divided into four segments focused on the niche markets they serve.

Since its creation through a spin-off in 2000, Actuant has grown its sales from $482 million to a projected $1.7 billion in 2008 and its market capitalization from $113 million to over $1.8 billion.

The Company employs a workforce of more than 7,500 worldwide.

For further information on Actuant and its business units, visit the Company's website at www.actuant.com.