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Jack-Up Drive - 6/22/2009 Featured at the 2009 Offshore Technology Conference Lafayette, Indiana: June 19, 2009 - Fairfield recently introduced their new line of High-Torque Jack-Up drives at the May 2009 Offshore Technology Conference, held at Reliant Park in Houston, TX. Fairfield’s complete line of Torque-Hub® jacking drive products are designed and developed to meet the specialized needs and requirements of rugged marine applications with maximum jacking torque ratings from 700,000 in-lbs to over 20,000,000 in-lbs. Special features offered include customized input configurations, output pinion gears, and specific ratios suited to the specific applications. Fairfield Torque-Hub® jacking drives feature ABS and DNV certifications and include high quality, precision gear components to insure smooth jacking, high reliability and outstanding performance in the most demanding applications. Fairfield Manufacturing, global leader in gear and drive solutions, is celebrating 90 years in business, with more than three decades of experience successfully providing gear and drive solutions to the off – shore energy industry. A highly experienced technical team focused on application, design, and manufacturing engineering puts the customer at the center of the project insuring that every need is met. In addition to a complete line of jack-up drives, Fairfield also provides a full range of Torque-Hub® planetary drives and custom designed assemblies for marine environments, including swing drives, winch and hoist drives, and custom drive solutions for both offshore and onshore applications. Fairfield is part of the Drive Systems business segment of the Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The Oerlikon Corporation operates in 180 locations worldwide on five continents and focuses on a variety of high technology markets in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

DNV MSA Certification - 6/22/2009 Fairfield has received two distinct certifications covering their gear components and drive products used in the global off – shore / marine platform and jacking drives industries. The company received DNV’s MSA certification qualifying Fairfield’s gear components for use in all DNV certified jacking systems, planetary and custom drive assemblies. Fairfield has also received product certification from DNV for one of their most recently developed jacking drive assemblies in their line of S2000 Series Jack - Up Drives. Fairfield offers a complete range of jacking drives systems and products covering maximum jacking torque capabilities from 732,000 in- lbs. to over 20,000,000 in-lbs. DNV is one of the world's leading certification bodies/registrars offering the latest in management systems certification services, helping to manage risk, and helping customers safely and responsibly improve their business performance. Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of gear and drive system solutions for the off- shore marine and energy industry as well as specialty industrial and off – highway mobile machinery. Fairfield is part of the Drive Systems business segment of the Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The Oerlikon Corporation operates in 180 locations worldwide on five continents and focuses on a variety of high technology markets in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

Fairfield Taps into European Wind Energy - 2/20/2009 Lafayette, Indiana February 20, 2009 On March 16-19. 2009, a EWEC member participant Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc., will assemble in Marsielle, France to showcase its capabilities and engage with over 80 other countries on wind energy. The European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC) 2009 comes at a critical time. Organized by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) it will be the industry’s first major event since the financial crises started shaking economies worldwide. Helping to drive the increasing interest in this years EWEC 2009 event is the fact the EU wants 20% of Europe’s energy supply come from wind power and renewable sources by 2020. To reach the 20% target, more than one-third of the European electrical demand has come from renewable energy. Wind power can deliver 12-14% of the EU’s electricity by this time, with an installed capacity of 180 GW, up from 56 GW in 2007. Over 6,000 people are expected to attend EWEC 2009 to learn about the latest advances in the wind power industry while discussing challenges and rewards of harnessing this increasingly popular sustainable energy supply. Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc., the World’s leader in gear and drive products will exhibit its engineering and manufacturing capabilities as they enter into the alternative energy market. Participants & speakers at this years EWEC 2009 event will include policy makers, company executives, scientists, engineers, environmentalists and financial experts. EWEA is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting the utilization of wind power in Europe and worldwide. It now has over 500 members from over 50 countries including manufacturers with a 90% share of the world wind power market, plus component suppliers, research institutes, national wind and renewable associations, developers, electricity providers, finance and insurance companies and consultants. “We are very excited about this new market entry and what the alternative energy business means for our company, our employees, our community, and our country,” said Gary Lehman, Fairfield president and chief executive officer. “But we are equally excited that we can follow the lead in supporting a more environmentally friendly ‘green’ approach to energy through our business activities as well.” “Last year we were fortunate in capturing a large contract in the fossil fuel segment of the energy market, and now this latest wind power initiative takes us to even a more responsible level.”

Oerlikon Fairfield to exhibit at Bauma China 2008 - 11/14/2008 Oerlikon Fairfield will be exhibiting at Bauma China in Shanghai, November 25-28. The construction-machinery sectors in China and all of eastern Asia are still experiencing double-digit growth rates. As the boom in the construction industry continues, these countries with the largest populations in the world have excellent prospects for the future. The largest and most important industry platform for this rapidly growing region is bauma China in Shanghai, which will open its gates for the fourth time from 25 – 28 November 2008. bauma China allows manufacturers to showcase their products in a professional setting, acquire new customers and make optimum use of business opportunities. bauma China celebrated its premiere in 2002, and established itself as a key event in Asia from the very beginning. In 2006, more than 80,000 competent Chinese and international trade visitors came to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to gather information about technological innovations for the construction industry and explore business. Stop in an see us at booth # E4-4236. We will be co-locating with Oerlikon Graziano. Now, as part of the Oerlikon team, Oerlikon Fairfield, along with Oerlikon Graziano combine their knowledge and resources to be one of the leading providers of drive systems worldwide.

Oerlikon Fairfield Shanghai Office Relocates and Expands - 7/1/2008 In 2005, Oerlikon Fairfield opened it' s Shanghai Sales Office. The office was originally occupied by Chief Country Representative, Mr. York Zhang, responsible for sales and business development. In June of this year, the operation relocated to a new location in Shanghai to accomodate the expanding staff, which now in addition to Sales, includes Application Engineering, Customer Service, and Global Sourcing for the Oerlikon Fairfield and Oerlikon Graziano groups. Now, as part of the Oerlikon team, Oerlikon Fairfield, along with Oerlikon Graziano combine their knowledge and resources to be one of the leading providers of drive systems worldwide.

Windpower Expo 2008 in Houston. TX - See us there! - 5/1/2008 As the largest independent gear manufacturer in North America, and now with sales and manufacturing locations on 3 continents, Oerlikon Fairfield has positioned itself to bring our extensive engineering expertise, quality and reliabiltiy to the Wind Energy market. Come see us at booth #3406 at the Windpower Expo in Houston to find out how Oerlikon Fairfield can partner with you in one of the fastest growing energy markets on the planet!

Oerlikon Fairfield to exhibit at upcoming OTC Show - 4/30/2008 The 2008 Offshore Technology Conference, OTC .08, will be held 5-8 May at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas, USA. OTC is the premier offshore industry event for professionals, service industries and suppliers to gather and discuss common issues of ocean resource development. Technological innovations and forums on economic, social, and political aspects of resource development and environmental protection have been the mainstay of this worldwide conference. Stop in to see us at booth # 5775. Oerlikon Fairfield offers over 85 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise in the power transmission industry, providing the most extensive capabilities, to solve your gear and motion needs. So whether it’s heavy-duty marine or any application involving power transmission, think Oerlikon Fairfield.

Oerlikon Fairfield & Oerlikon Graziano to Exhibit at ConExpo / IFPE 2008 - 1/25/2008 Oerlikon Fairfield and Oerlikon Graziano will be exhibiting together as the new Oerlikon Drive Systems group at the 2008 ConExpo and IFPE exhibition in Las Vegas March 11th-15th. Oerlikon Fairfield offers a broad range of gear and drive solutions including gearing, custom designed gear assemblies, and the industry renowned Torque Hub® planetary drives. Partnering with Oerlikon Graziano, our product portfolio also includes axles, transmissions, and specialty assemblies for a wide range of Off-Highway applications. Fairfield and Graziano team up to offer complete drive trains covering a wide range of off- highway construction machines. One example, which will be displayed at the upcoming show, is the Motor Grader Drive System, featuring the New Generation motor grader axle assembly complete with axle differential center section, tandem drive gearbox assemblies, and inboard planetary wheel ends with wet disk brakes. Several differential kits are available including a diff – lock. A range of five axles are available for graders ranging in sizes from 11 tons to over 20 tons GVW. The option of including front wheel assist is available through the provision of independently driven Torque - Hub® planetary wheel drives available in a full range of sizes starting with a 4,000 Nm rated drive. Along with a wide range of planetary drive sizes and features, several hydraulic motor options are available as well. So if you are attending the upcoming ConExpo / IFPE Show, be sure to stop in the south hall, booth # 15527 to see the broad range of products and capabilities the Oerlikon Drive Systems groups has to offer.

New Research and Development Lab at Fairfield - 1/4/2008 Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc., headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana announces the opening of a new Research and Development Center located at its US 52 South facility. The new 8,800 square foot engineering test center will be equipped with a broad range of dynamometers and related testing equipment for testing a wide variety of drive systems including those for mechanical, hydraulic, and electric powered applications. The company held a brief ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony at 10:00 am on Friday, December 21st to commemorate the completion and opening of the R&D facility. Local officials including Mayor Tony Roswarski, Senator Ron Alting, State Representative Sheila Klinker, as well as key representatives from Purdue University were on hand to take part in the recognition. Company President and CEO Gary J. Lehman hosted the event. “This is a very important step in our journey as a global leader in gear and drive systems, and will help enable us to reach a higher level of technology and innovation in our drive system solutions”, stated Lehman, “our people, the community, our customers, and our owners at Oerlikon have all made a significant contribution in helping Fairfield achieve its goal of becoming a technology leader in the marketplace”. The new Research and Development Lab is being dedicated to James R. Dammon, Vice President of Engineering for Fairfield. Jim joined Fairfield in 1966, shortly after graduating from Purdue University’s School of Engineering. During Jim’s 41 year career, he was instrumental in helping the company obtain its current position as a global gear and drive technology leader within the industry. Jim’s accomplishments include leading the company’s first venture in the early 1970s toward developing “drive systems”. Jim’s early designs were instrumental in the company’s migration from designing individual gears to developing complex 2 – speed drive assemblies for the agricultural, mining and construction machinery markets. Jim also pioneered the development of electric drive gear assemblies for Fairfield starting in 1974 with the development of an electric drive for an industrial forklift application. He continued this developmental work into 2002 with the development of a fully integrated steer – able electric drive assembly for a mobile scissors lift, taking the industry to new heights in high – efficiency, environmentally friendly propel systems. “Jim Dammon’s innovative spirit, dedication, and commitment to Fairfield speak for itself” stated Gary Lehman, “dedicating this facility to Jim is just a small recognition of our appreciation for Jim’s 41 years with this company, and all that he has done over the years to put Fairfield out in the front as a technology leader in the industry”. Fairfield is a global leader in the development and supply of gears, planetary drives and gear assembly solutions for a wide range of industrial and off – highway applications worldwide. Fairfield is part of the Drive Systems Segment of Oerlikon, headquartered in Pfaffikon, Switzerland. Oerlikon is a worldwide leading high-tech company with cutting-edge solutions for solar manufacturing, textile production, thin-film coating, propulsion, precision and vacuum technology. Oerlikon has over 170 locations in 35 countries worldwide.

Oerlikon Fairfield to Exhibit at Gear Expo 2007 - 9/11/2007 LAFAYETTE,IN : GEAR EXPO 2007, the only trade show devoted exclusively to the complete gear manufacturing process, will take place October 7 to 10, 2007 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Oerlikon Fairfield will be displaying the company's broad range of custom gearing capabilities and experienced engineering expertise at the upcoming expo, booth # 516. Since 1919, original equipment manufacturers have relied on Fairfield for its fully integrated custom gear production capabilities that deliver superior value in a diverse world of applications. Are you involved in any part of the gear manufacturing process? If so, Detroit is the place to be October 7-10, 2007 to take advantage of the international audience that will attend “The Worldwide Gear Industry Event.” To register to attend Gear Expo, go to www.gearexpo.com

Fairfield Cycling Team Gears Up for Kids - 8/6/2007 LAFAYETTE, IN, August 6, 2007: It was a success all the way around! Five members from our Fairfield family along with six individuals, and five area teams took an extreme challenge in raising money for the local CASA for Kids. Riders endured a 25-Hour Cycling Challenge that successfully rose over $13,000 in donations, a record for the program. A 300 Mile, 25-Hour Cycling Challenge began with opening ceremonies kicking off the event on Friday, July 27th at 5:30 P.M at Calvary Baptist Church in West Lafayette, Indiana. Former Purdue football player, Travis Dorsch rode along side team Fairfield riders, Delmer Hensley, Randy Thies, Don McDole, Bob Taylor, and Ted Tincher for the relay portion of the ride. Also participating were teams from Alcoa, PEFCU, Purdue and Wabash Cycling Club. The Relay consisted of members from each team riding 60 mile legs of the 300 miles in 4 1/2 hours with a half an hour rest in-between. “From a personal perspective, this ride was a tremendous positive influence for all of us who were able to participate in it”, stated Bob Taylor. “The weather (a light mist) at the beginning of the event could not dampen the enthusiasm and spirits of all who took part.” Team Fairfield was actually one of the few teams that had fan support as several employees came out to cheer on the team. Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one. The CASA program looks out for the best interest of more than 300 children in Tippecanoe County. When finances are a limiting factor, the CASAs for Kids Funds ensure that these children can participate in enrichment activities. CASA promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. “Fairfield’s participation provided a boost to our reputation in the community”, said Don McDole. “The CASA was a great ride. We were able to get together as a team outside of our normal work environment for a good cause that helps under privileged children in the Lafayette community”. “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” ~ Mark Twain, “Taming the Bicycle”

Fairfield Responds to Community Fire Alarm - 8/1/2007 LAFAYETTE, IN, August 2007: Had it not been for the quick actions of Oerlikon Fairfield, one of the Lafayette Fire Department’s engines would have been out of commission until the end of August. Around July 25, broken teeth on a gear controlling Quint 1/Engine 1’s ladder threatened to sideline the vehicle until a replacement part could be delivered five weeks later. Instead, the fire department approached Fairfield Manufacturing Inc., a Lafayette company that manufactures gears and drive assemblies. Fairfield made and delivered a replacement gear providing a spare to the fire department in two days. “If they hadn’t (handled) things, we’d still be sitting here with a fire truck that wasn’t of much use to us,” said Tim Bullis, the fire department’s director of Fleet Maintenance. The broken gear teeth threatened to limit the ability of Quint 1 to respond to the cities emergencies, Bullis explained. Without the replacement, it of could prevented the 75-foot ladder from turning to reach someone in a burning building, or could cause the ladder to get stuck in place while suspended over a fire. Each of the gears would have cost about $700 for the fire department to buy, Bullis added. But because of the quick response to our request and Fairfield’s community involvement, the gears were provided as a generous donation. Representatives of Fairfield were reluctant to talk about the company’s role in the repair effort. “If we get the opportunity to do something locally, we just want to do it and not make a big deal out of it,” said John Strickland, vice president of marketing and strategic planning for Fairfield. He said the company pulled a few people aside to work on the gears without disrupting the company’s normal operations. The company normally manufactures pinion gears, he said, but not ones of the sizes the fire department needed. The two gears Fairfield made for the fire department were about 4.9 inches in diameter. Once the gears were delivered it was up to the fire departments to install one in Quint 1 — a considerable undertaking, according to Bullis. “It’s great that Fairfield helped us and great that we had guys qualified to fix it,” Bullis said about installing the gear. Fairfield, which usually sends its gears across the country, was happy to help someone local, Strickland said. “Quite honestly, any time that we can be of service to the community in a situation like that, we take the time to do that,” Strickland said.

Fairfield Atlas Awarded QC Convention Award - 7/13/2007 MUMBAI, INDIA, JULY 13, 2007: One of our leading customers, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M & M), who is among the top 10 industrial houses in India, sponsored a competition among its suppliers for Quality Innovations. In their quest for improved quality, they implemented a Total Quality Management (TQM) system. Fairfield Atlas Limited (FAL), India, was selected during the process as one to be considered for top award, and in the end was awarded 1st place. Also received, was “BEST QUALITY PERFORMANCE for the year 2006-2007” award. Mahindra & Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top four tractor manufacturers in the world and is the market leader in multi-utility vehicles in India. The Group has a leading presence in key sectors of the Indian economy, including trade and financial services (Mahindra Intertrade, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.), automotive components, information technology & telecom (Tech Mahindra, Bristlecone), and infrastructure development (Mahindra GESCO, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., Mahindra World City). With over 60 years of manufacturing experience, the Mahindra Group has built a strong base in technology, engineering, marketing and distribution which are key in its evolution as a customer-centric organization. The Group employs over 40,000 people and has several state-of-the-art facilities in India and overseas. M&M has one tractor manufacturing plant in China and three assembly plants in the United States. It has made strategic acquisitions across the globe including Stokes Forgings (UK), Jeco Holding AG (Germany) and Schoneweiss & Co GmbH (Germany). Its global subsidiaries include Mahindra Europe Srl. based in Italy, Mahindra USA Inc. and Mahindra South Africa. Mahindra & Mahindra, is now targeting for the highest honor of TQM, namely the “Japanese Quality Medal”, and have spear-headed various initiatives, one of which was to spread Quality Control (QC) culture among their suppliers. As a refresher training in Quality Management, suppliers were asked to select a live problem as a project for improvement. Projects were rated by M & M teams with 12 teams listed as semi finalists for the QC – Convention Award. Six out of the twelve qualified to present their projects in the convention held at the conference center HYATT INTERNATIONAL MUMBAI. Finalists were rated by teams of which included, 2 internal & 2 external judges. Each of the finalists presented their project, fielding questions by delegates representing from over 300 M & M Suppliers, with an estimated 600 people participating. Fairfield Atlas Limited addressed the root of the cause in controlling rejection at heat treatment stage. This project was awarded first prize. Judges were impressed by the in-depth plan of study, data collection and, the response to queries raised by the participants at the QC-Convention. Forbes has ranked the Mahindra Group in its Top 200 list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies and in the Top 10 list of Most Reputable Indian companies.

OC Oerlikon AG Purchases Fairfield Parent Company Saurer AG - 1/23/2007 Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana announces that Saurer AG of Switzerland, parent company of Fairfield, has been acquired by the OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon, Switzerland. OC Oerlikon finalized the stock purchase and acquisition of Saurer AG on January 1, 2007, and is currently implementing the steps for integration of the Saurer Group into the Oerlikon corporate structure. “The acquisition of Saurer forms a platform which allows us to fully exploit potential synergies within the Oerlikon Group and makes perfect sense for a technology driven company like Oerlikon” says CEO Thomas Limberger. OC Oerlikon Corporation AG is a cutting – edge, high technology and innovation leader focused on customer needs in a wide variety of industries and markets throughout the world. Oerlikon core business technology segments are coatings, vacuum, precision, textile, and drive systems. Key industries served by these segments include Automotive, Space, Energy, Consumer Electronics, IT, Life Sciences and Machinery and Tool Manufacturing. Oerlikon has established a corresponding global infrastructure, with a network of 80 subsidiary companies in 25 countries. The company had a very successful 2006 experiencing double digit growth and was named as the most successful European stock by the Swiss stock exchange. Fairfield Manufacturing will become part of the Drive Technology segment of the Oerlikon Group and will be branded as Oerlikon Fairfield Drive Systems in the U.S. According to Gary Lehman, President and CEO of Fairfield, “This integration of Saurer AG into OC Oerlikon adds a new and greater dimension to Fairfield’s global expansion plan through utilization of Oerlikon’s high – technology focus and vast global footprint. We are very excited about this latest development within our ownership structure.” Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. with over 1,600 employees worldwide is a global provider of engineered gear and drive solutions for mobile and industrial machinery, including the popular Torque - Hub® brand planetary final drives. The company’s facilities include a 600,000 square foot facility in Lafayette, Indiana as well as the Fairfield Atlas, Ltd. facility in Belgaum, India with an additional 175,000 square feet. Fairfield also has locations in China and Europe devoted to providing gear and drive solutions to a broad range of markets. For more information please visit our web sites. www.fairfieldmfg.com www.oerlikon.com

GustoMSC Awards Jacking Drive Contract worth over $9 million to Fairfield Manufacturing - 8/3/2006 Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc., headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, has received a contract for over $9 million to provide jacking drive gearbox assemblies to GustoMSC. The contract calls for Fairfield to develop, test and provide large ABS certified jacking drive planetary gear boxes capable of lifting over 300 tons each and rated for output torque of over 1 million Nm. “At five times the size of our largest planetary unit, this development helps Fairfield reach the next level of Torque - Hub® planetary drive solutions to meet market needs in marine / offshore and related energy market applications”, according to Paul Schlueter, Vice – President of Sales for Fairfield. “This expanded product offering provides a solid foundation for future growth in this market segment.” Part of Saurer AG, Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc., along with Graziano Trasmissioni provides an extensive product portfolio that includes a broad range of gears, planetary drives, axles, transmissions, and complete driveline solutions for on / off – highway, industrial, mining and marine applications throughout the world. The group’s global presence includes manufacturing locations in Western and Eastern Europe, India, China, and North America. GustoMSC, a member of the SBM Offshore Group, is headquartered in Schiedam, The Netherlands, and specializes in the design of new mobile offshore platforms, the modification of existing platforms, and the design of platform drilling rigs. With engineering expertise in naval architecture, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, Gusto core capabilities also includes construction management, equipment procurement, and shipyard or rig inspection services. For more information visit: www.fairfieldmfg.com www.gustomsc.com

Fairfield Manufacturing Announces Purchase by Saurer - AG - 1/27/2006 Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, USA announces that the company has been purchased by Saurer AG. Based in Switzerland, Saurer is a global leader in textile machinery and power transmission solutions with over $1.8 Billion in annual revenues and 8,800 employees worldwide. Fairfield will become part of Saurer’s Transmission Systems segment which also includes Graziano Trasmissioni, a world leader in the manufacture of gears, axles, transmissions, and complete drive line solutions for the on / off – highway markets. According to Gary Lehman, President and CEO of Fairfield, “this opportunity brings an exciting new perspective to our company and will help expand our services and offerings to our customers and markets around the world. We look forward to becoming part of a world – class organization such as Saurer.” Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. with over 1,600 employees worldwide is a leading global provider of gear and drive solutions for mobile and industrial machinery, including the popular Torque - Hub® brand planetary final drives. The company’s facilities include a 600,000 square foot facility in Lafayette, Indiana as well as a subsidiary, Fairfield Atlas, Ltd. in Belgaum, India with an additional 200,000 square foot devoted to manufacturing gear and drive solution products. Graziano, headquartered in Italy, has 11 manufacturing locations globally and employs over 3,000 people. A full range of OEM product solutions include gearboxes, transmissions, and transfer cases for on – highway vehicles, as well as drivelines, axles, and related gearing components for both on and off – highway vehicle applications. The combination of Fairfield and Graziano Trasmissioni creates a globally leading solution provider for speciality transmissions and gears. Fairfield adds attractive specialities to Saurer’s product portfolio, grants access to new applications, provides Graziano a manufacturing footprint in the NAFTA region, and offers better access to U.S. customers. In return, Graziano provides a platform for Fairfield to further penetrate the European market. In addition to the synergies that are created in Europe and North America, the combined business will be in a stronger position to further exploit market opportunities and production bases in China and India. Visit us at: www.fairfieldmfg.com www.saurer.com www.grazianotrasmissioni.it Contact: John Strickland, Director – Marketing / Product Development e-mail: jstrickland@fairfieldmfg.com Ph: 765 – 772 – 4207 FAX: 765 – 772 – 4010

Fairfield Receives Outstanding Supplier Award from Terex - 1/2/2006 On November 17th Fairfield attended a supplier conference at Terex Roadbuilding (CMI Division). The conference was a Lean Manufacturing workshop at their factory in Oklahoma City, OK. During the conference, Fairfield was presented with the "Outstanding Supplier for 2005" award. Fairfield received this special recognition because of the willingness to work with Terex to assist them in acheiving their new lean initiatives. Terex CMI currently uses several Torque Hub models for driving wheels, tracks, augers, and cutters on pavement milling machines. Fairfield's newest application at Terex CMI is on their largest soil stabilizer using a high performance W50D Torque-Hub to drive the cutter drum.

Fairfield Opens New Sales Office in Shanghai China - 9/13/2005 Effective 28 July 2005, Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. has established a Representative Office in Shanghai, China. Initial staff will include our Chief Representative Mr. Zhang Yu who joins the company with great familiarity and experience in the Chinese planetary drives and gear industry as well as the broad Chinese customer base and markets. Fairfield has been previously been represented in China through association with HHH-FEC, and the company will continue to utilize the FEC organization to further penetrate and service this exciting market. Fairfield will initially utilize this new sales office as a means to provide appropriate "real-time" technical and product application support to our growing customer base and will also provide other services and activities including the development of relationships with potential suppliers and strategic alignment with organizations where mutual benefits can be derived. We look forward to providing regular updates on the expansion and development of our worldwide capabilities as we continue to grow globally with our customers and suppliers. Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a world leader in the design, development, and application of engineered gear and drive solutions for a broad range of markets and applications including construction and mining machinery, agricultural machinery and equipment, as well as marine and other demanding industrial power transmission applications. The company's patented Torque - Hub® line of planetary final drives are found on all types of off – highway machinery and is considered as the “global standard” for final drive solutions.

Newest Planetary Drive Model Completes Excel Family - 5/20/2005 Fairfield Manufacturing Co. has developed the third and final model in its Excel family of Torque-Hub planetary gear drives. The Excel series, which debuted in 2003, is designed to provide a compact, versatile and highly efficient planetary final drive suitable for a wide range of mobile construction, industrial and off-highway equipment applications. The new 18000 series Excel Drive is the largest member of the Excel line with a maximum torque capacity of 160,000 lb.in. The 18000 planetary joins the existing 7000 (60,000 lb.in.) and 11000 (160,000 lb.in.) series units. One of the significant features for the Excel series planetaries is their ability to cover an extremely wide application range within the three frame sizes. Flexibility is provided by the ability to use similar internal gear sets for the same ratios across all configurations of a particular series. Not only does this provide an advantage to Fairfield in terms of ease of manufacturing, but it also simplifies parts and service inventories. "The key element is that the entire Excel family can be applied on a particular machine group as the machines increase in size and torque requirements," noted John Easton, manager, new product development at the Lafayette, IN - headquartered company. "You can simply put a small, medium, and large drive for your small, medium and large machines." "The consolidation of parts inherently presents an advantage in manufacturing costs," Easton added. "The advantage to service/repair is similar in the sense that fewer spare parts are needed to repair ratios across different configurations." Like its smaller kin, the Excel 18000 drive offers double and triple reduction ratios from 15:1 to 132:1 and can be specified with Fairfiled's integral Torque-Lock brakes. It can accept SAE B, SAE C or cartridge motor inputs - integral and cartridge motor sections are supplied by Sauer-Danfoss - and all of the Excel drives are available with an optional disengage feature that allows free-wheeling and towing. Depending on the configuration, the Excel 18000 series drive is 11.16 in. long and weighs 230 lb. The 7000 series units are - again, depending on configuration - 8.86 in. long and 90 lb., while the 11000 series drives are 10.17 in. long and 170 lb. The Excel 18000 is expected to go into production about mid-year, the company said. The 7000 series is in full production in Lafayette and uses some gearing sourced from the company's Fairfield Atlas Ltd. operation in India. More than 20,000 units have been shipped to date, the company said. The 11000 series drives, which debuted in late 2003, are ramping up toward full production from current levels of more than 2000 units per year. Now in it's 86th year, Fairfield Manufacturing Co. is one of the world's largest independent producers of custom gears and gear products and power transmission components. Along with its custom gear work, the company builds a range of Torque -Hub branded products and accessories for wheel, shaft output, spindle and swing drive applications. - This article was published in the March 2005 edition of Diesel Progress - North American Edition.