Ball Appointed EHC Corporate Service Manager
May 8 , 2006 - OSHAWA, Ontario, Canada

EHC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of escalator handrails, safety brushers and rollers announces the appointment of David Ball to the position of Corporate Service Manager.

David Ball has been with EHC since 1991, holding a variety of positions in the company including General Manager of EHC's UK operations and most recently as the Service Manager for EHC's North & South American operations. "Ball will now be responsible for leading the development of our global service strategies in support of meeting our customer needs around the world" said Jeno Eppel, President of EHC.

David will lead a team directly responsible for servicing American customers while providing leadership to EHC's global service network.

ABOUT EHC:
EHC is the world's largest producer of escalator handrails. Founded in
1977, EHC's head office is located in Oshawa, Canada and supplies
handrails all over the world via several Quick Service Depots and four
manufacturing facilities (Canada, Germany, Slovakia, China).

CONTACT:
Tonya Kraan, Communications & Promotions Manager
EHC, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Tel: (905)432-6600 x217 Fax: (905)432-2906