Plainview, New York, September 15, 2004

Fortbrand Services Inc., the exclusive North American representative for Patria Vammas Oy, the Finland based manufacturer of specialized airside snow removal equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seamus Cullen as Director, Technical Services. Mr. Cullen will be responsible for all aspects of technical support of the Vammas line of airport snow removal equipment, as well as other airfield maintenance equipment marketed by Fortbrand Services.

Mr. Cullen has over twenty-five years of experience in the manufacture, development, maintenance, technical support and training of personnel, all relating to aircraft ground support equipment. After sixteen years with Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Mr. Cullen was employed by FMC Airport Systems including the last four years as Manager, Field Services where he supervised FMC's technical support team, after sales support functions and was responsible for customer satisfaction.

Mr. Cullen will be based in Fortbrand Services' office in Plainview, New York.

Former Director, Technical Services, Carl Lange will continue to serve as a consultant to Fortbrand Services and be available for technical support services, as needed.

Fortbrand Services is a niche business specializing in the sale, lease and renting of aircraft ground support equipment throughout the aviation industry. The Company also engages in related activities and acts as manufacturer's representative for the sale and lease of unique aviation equipment, including the high speed Vammas PSB5500, PSB4500 and related equipment.

For additional information, contact Alan J. Stearn, Executive Vice President, at 516-576-3200, or visit the Company's web site at www.fortbrand.com.

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