Announcement

Conroe, TX, USA - ROYAL EQUIPMENT, INC., the world leader in remanufacturing electric driven mining equipment recently announced the passing of John Goad, a loyal employee and good friend.  John passed away last Monday, November 9, 2009 while on a business trip in Gillette, WY.  Dave Kintigh, President, declared "We were truly blessed to be working with John as he brought energy, humility, humor and a sense of purpose to our company.  He was truly a gift to us during this challenging business environment and will be deeply missed."

Everyone at ROYAL extends a heartfelt sympathy to John's wife Barbara, children Rachel, Travis, Emily and Dillon, and to his family, friends, and colleagues.

About ROYAL EQUIPMENT, INC.

Royal is the world leader in the remanufacture of high productivity electric driven mining equipment for the surface mining industry.  Operating from two facilities in Australia, a warehouse depot in Vestal, NY and its headquarters in Conroe, Texas, ROYAL's business model is built on providing mining companies and contractors with the right products, at the right time, for the right price, to the right place - that's THE ROYAL ADVANTAGE^TM 

With over 20 years of experience, ROYAL offers comprehensive remanufacturing services including top notch global logistics and expediting.  Royal's remanufactured mining equipment can be found mining for coal, copper, iron ore, phosphate and other minerals.  In addition to machine remanufacturing, Royal remanufactures high quality GE components and parts to its original specifications.

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