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3-D Service Names Power Service, Crane Service Managers

MASSILLON, Ohio (May 14, 2003) – 3-D Service, a leader in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced the appointment of two key managers at its service center here. John J. Burke has been named power service manager and Jon E. Snyder is the new manager of crane services.

Burke has more than 30 years of electromechanical, technical, management and customer service experience. He most recently served as a sales engineer for Waukesha Electric Systems with responsibilities for northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and southern Michigan. He also has been employed with Stimple & Ward Co., TECO-Westinghouse and ABB Service. He holds an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College and has completed courses in business administration at Malone College.

Snyder has more than 15 years of crane operation and design experience. He most recently served as operations manager at Morris Material Handling in Philadelphia. He also has held positions with Crane Services, East Ohio Machinery and Simmers Crane Design. He holds an associate degree in applied science -- design engineering from Stark Technical College.

“We’re extremely pleased to bring the experience and talent of these two key managers to 3-D Service,” said Bernie DeWees, 3-D Service president. “These two gentlemen will work on enhancing 3-D Service’s capabilities in the areas of power service and crane service.”

Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, 3-D Service specializes in the sale, repair and service of commercial and industrial equipment used in the electric utility, automotive, pulp and paper, manufacturing, chemical, wastewater treatment, transportation and metal producing industries. Additionally, 3-D provides Total Motor Management™ services to help customers reduce the risk of equipment breakdowns while lowering repair and maintenance costs. On-site preventive and predictive maintenance and 24/7 emergency breakdown services are also available.

For more information about 3-D Service call toll-free 1.800.837.1614 or log on to www.3-Dservice.com