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PORTLAND, OREGON, April 10, 2012 - Cascade Corporation, a world leader in Lift Truck Attachments, opens a subsidiary in Santos, Brazil.

This subsidiary will serve as the foundation for Cascade's continued expansion into the South American market. Cascade's plans include the addition of manufacturing capability, increased product availability, and expanded sales and service.

Cascade acquired the assets and staff of their long time distributor in Brazil. The employees are totally committed to customer satisfaction, and bring extensive industry and product knowledge to Cascade's new operation.

"We recognize the tremendous growth potential and opportunity that South America presents, and we are pleased to bring its consumers the very best material handling products available. As Cascade has done in every market that we have entered, we will establish ourselves as the leader of materials handling and construction equipment attachments." Said Pete Drake - Vice President, Americas.

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Cascade designs and manufactures a variety of materials handling products, such as forks, sideshifters, fork positioners, clamps, rotators, paper roll clamps, including specialized lift truck attachments designed for the pulp & paper, beverage, distribution, construction, and mining industries.

Cascade Corporation was established in Portland, OR in 1943 and is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of materials handling and construction equipment and related technologies. Cascade's advanced damage reduction technology, flexible manufacturing, short lead times and quality products strengthen the company's position as the premier supplier to the material handling industry.

Cascade Corporation Portland, Oregon 1-800-CASCADE (227-2233) www.cascorp.com

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