Grote Joins Forces with Panelite

Wider Distribution for Heavy-Duty

Decorative Lighting

Madison, IN- (March 29, 2004) - Grote Industries, a leading manufacturer and marketer of vehicle lighting and safety systems, now offers an expanded range of vehicle lighting products thanks to recently joining forces with Panelite, a manufacturer of decorative stainless and chrome accessories in the class 8 truck market.

The distribution deal between the two family-owned companies allows Grote to manufacture and sell Panelite products through their extended distributors that currently sell Grote products.

"This is a valuable partnership for both companies," said Grote President Eric Morris.  "Grote customers can now purchase 100% of vehicle lighting from our distributors and Panelite can utilize Grote resources to sell their product to a larger market."

For more information about the new line of Grote manufactured Panelite products or any other products in Grote's full line of vehicle safety systems equipment, call (800) 457-9540 or visit the Web site at www.grote.com.

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