Tri-County expands with new products

Pompano Beach, FL April, 2006 - Mike Silveri, President of Tri-County Truck and Equipment announced the signing of Authorized Dealer Agreements with Bandit Industries and BigTex Trailers. Silver said, "The addition of these new products enhances our ability to vertically integrate this equipment with our wide selection of commercial trucks.

Bandit Industries, Inc., based in Remus, MI, is a leading manufacturer of tree/brush chippers and recyclers. The destruction in Florida caused by hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 has created a big demand for this type of equipment.

BigTex Trailers, with manufacturing operation in Mount Pleasant and Odessa, TX, produces the number one selling utility trailers in the USA. Included are small utility trailers to satisfy a wide range of user requirements and specialized trailers designed to carry autos/motorcycles, lawn and gardent equipment and heavy construction equipment.

Tri-County Truck and Equipment, which has been in business since 1986, sells and services Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino, UD, and Workhorse trucks... all under one roof. The company has one of the best truck service departments and most complete parts departments in the Southeast. With its in-house Fabrication and Body Shop, Tri-County can deliver custom-built truck bodies out of steel or aluminum to meet any application. Through its Tri-Leasing Corp. and Empire Finance, Inc., two sister companies, Tri-County Truck & Equipment can handle special leasing and rental requirements with in-house resources. The company also operates a web site at http://www.tricountytruck.com.

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