Headquarters:
Warn Industries, Inc.
12900 SE Capps Road
Clackamas, Oregon 97015

Founded:
1948

Employees:
Over 500

Company Profile:
The company designs, manufactures and markets a full line of off-road equipment and accessories that enhance the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATV's and utility vehicles. In addition, the company's Industrial Division markets electric and hydraulic winches and hoists to commercial, industrial and severe duty customers around the world. The company also has a line of utility winches and hoists that are specifically designed for professional trade workers and do-it-yourself consumers who need powerful tools to assist them in pulling, hauling, dragging or lifting. Warn has four divisions focused on specific customers and markets (WARN Truck & Auto, Power Systems, Industrial, and Powersports). With customers in more than 65 countries on six continents, Warn is one of the world's most recognized brands in vehicle performance enhancing equipment.

History:
Founded in 1948 by Arthur Warn, Warn Industries began producing locking hubs for surplus World War II Jeeps, converting thousands into useful, on-road vehicles. The WARN winch, developed in 1959, was the first recreational winch. With pioneering features such as a rugged drive train, the WARN winch quickly became the leading brand for offroad racers, avid four wheelers, weekend adventurers and hard working ranchers. In 2000, Arthur Warn's grandson, Mike Warn, decided to sell the family owned business. Jon Kreitz, former CEO of WARN, led a management buyout with institutional investors, Endeavour Capital and Norwest Equity Partners.

WARN was acquired by Dover Resources (now Dover Industrial Products) in October, 2003, and is part of Dover Corporation, a multi-billion dollar, global manufacturer of diversified products. Dover is (DOV) on the New York Stock Exchange. (www.dovercorporation.com)

To comply with the latest automotive industry standard ISO/TS 16949:2002 Warn Industries obtained certification in 2004.

In 2005, Warn opened a sales office in the Netherlands, added a Distribution Center in Clackamas, Oregon, a distribution facility in Gahanna, Ohio and expanded its manufacturing capability by opening a production plant in Saltillo, Mexico. In 2005, Jon Kreitz retired from Warn, and Thomas Giacomini was selected as Warn's CEO/President. In 2005 and 2006, Warn brought several innovative new products to the market, including the PowerPlant compressor winch and the PullzAll tool.

In late 2007, Thomas Giacomini was promoted to President of the Dover Industrial Products/Material Handling, and John McCalla was promoted to Warn's CEO and President. In 2007, Warn developed the 18,000 lb. winch for the tow/recovery, severe duty, and trailer/equipment markets and was selected to provide all the vehicle self recovery winches for the U.S. military's MRAP program.

In 2008, Warn celebrated its 60th anniversary by releasing the XL product line of 20,000 and 30,000 lb. winches for use on trailers, roll back carriers, and the tow/recovery market; plus a 60th anniversary edition of our iconic 8274 winch; and we introduced the off-road industries first fan cooled electric winch, the Endurance 12.

In 2009, WARN was selected to provide the self recovery winch for the U.S. military's M-ATV program; launched our all new ProVantage plow system for ATVs and UTVs; and announced an all new line of off-road lighting products for both our Truck/Auto segment and our Powersports segment.

Manufacturing, Research & Development:
Warn operates over 400,000 square feet in two Oregon manufacturing facilities and a technical facility in Livonia, Michigan. Warn holds certifications for ISO 9001: 2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002 and the environmental ISO 14001. Warn has over 110+ issued and pending domestic and international patents, and continue a long history of new product innovation.

Products / Customers:
Warn manufactures more than 600 products and accessories for Automotive, Powersports, Industrial and commercial users. From self recovery winches and mounting systems to wheel end and driveline disconnects, Warn customers have chosen WARN products for their durability, reliability and dependability. WARN products are distributed primarily through wholesale distributors and OEM's such as Ford, AM General, Chrysler, Kia Motors, Land Rover, Mercedes, Panhard, Renault, Arctic Cat, Bombardier, John Deere, Kawasaki, Kubota, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha.

Sales & Service:
Warn distributes its products worldwide through direct and indirect sales in 65 countries. In North America, Warn implemented a Red Letter dealer program, comprising of over 300 elite members of authorized retail outlets that help provide consumers with the highest level of WARN brand product information, availability and service.

Executive Management
Linda Pearce, Acting President
Don Anderson, Vice President of Customer Supply Chain
Bob Logston, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing
Violet Stephenson, Vice President of Human Resources

Awards:
Warn Industries has won many key corporate and product awards, including:

	2010 Nifty Fifty Product Award: Powersports dual battery kit, Powersports Business Magazine
	2009 World Excellence Award, Ford Motor Company, Silver Winner in highest standards of technology, quality and cost.
	2009 Supplier Excellence Award, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Bronze Award in recognition of outstanding performance.
	2009 SEMA International Product Award, Global Media Award, new Light line for trucks
	2008 World Excellence Award, Ford Motor Company, Silver Winner in highest standards of technology, quality and cost.
	2007 World Excellence Award, Ford Motor Company, Gold Winner in highest standards of technology, quality and cost.
	2007 SEMA Best New Tools and Equipment Product: WARN Works PullzAll
	2007 SEMA International Product Award, Bilsport Magazine (Sweden): WARN Works PullzAll
	2007 SEMA International Product Award, South African 4x4 Off-Road Adventure Magazine, Warn Air-Power VTC
	2007 SEMA International Product Award, 4WD Magazine (Canada), Warn Air-Power VTC
	2007 Nifty Fifty Award: Powersports Wireless Control System, Powersports Business Magazine
	2007 Innovation Award: PullzAll, Handy Magazine
	2006 SEMA Award for Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA Editor's Choice Award, Popular Mechanics, for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA Design Award for Best New Accessory, General Motors, for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA Runner Up Award for Best New Packaging Design for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA International Product Award, 4x4 Australia Magazine, for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA International Product Award, Car Magazine (South Africa), for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA International Product Award, sa4x4 Magazine (South Africa), for PowerPlant
	2006 SEMA International Product Award, Auto Zulia Magazine (Venezuela), for PowerPlant
	2006 Nifty 50 Products - Synthetic Rope line of ATV winches, Powersports Business Magazine
	2006 Best 4x4 ATV, Annual ATV & OffRoad Expo (Portland, Oregon)
	2006 People's Choice, Annual ATV & OffRoad Expo (Portland, Oregon)
	2005 STAR Achievement Award, Polaris Industries, Inc.
	2005 Quality Achievement Award, Polaris Industries, Inc.
	2005 Company of the Year Award, APICS Portland Chapter
	2005 World Excellence Award, Recognition of Achievement, High Mileage Improvement, Ford Motor Company
	2005 Customer of the Year in Recognition of Significant Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, Mid Valley Rehabilitation, Inc.
	2005 Editor's Choice Award - SnoWinch 1.5, Popular Mechanics
	2005 SEMA International New Products Award - WARN Works 3200AC-R, Four by Four Australia Magazine
	2005 Nifty 50 Products - SnoWinch 1.5, Powersports Business Magazine
	2005 Company of the Year Award, Operations Management
	Editors' Choice Award for Leadership & Innovation (WARN Works 3200AC-R), ProSales
	Dover Corporation's Best of the Best, 2002-2004 Results
	2004 Dover Resources' Drum Beater Award for operation and performance excellence
	2004 Hearts and Hands Award / Organization Category for Volunteerism, Clackamas County Board of Commissioners
	2004 Star Award, Acknowledging Top Suppliers & Cost Reduction Suggestions, Polaris Industries
	2004 Quality Achievement Award, Polaris Industries
	2004 SOLV Citizenship Award for its outstanding commitment to keeping Oregon beautiful
	100 Most Influential Powersports Companies 1998-2003, Powersports Business, Editors Selection
	2003 Triple Star Award Acknowledging Top Suppliers, Polaris Industries
	2003 Excellence in Customer Service Award, Large Business Category, Better Business Bureau/Oregon & SW Washington
	2003 Finalist, Business of the Year, Better Business Bureau/Oregon & SW Washington
	2003 Industrial Design Excellence Awards, Business Week, WARN Works Utility Winches: Gold, Business and Industrial Products.
	2003 Hearts and Hands Award, from Clackamas County Board of Commissioners for Outstanding Volunteer Service in Clackamas County
	2002 Manufacturer of the Year from Performance Warehouse Association
	2002 Editor's Choice Award, Popular Mechanics, for WARN 9.5si winch
	2001 Editor's Choice Award, Popular Mechanics, for WARN PowerMate Kit
	47th in Oregon's Top 150 Private Companies, Oregon Business Magazine, July 2001
	2001 Outstanding Achievement in Manufacturing, Society of Manufacturing Engineers