WEST BEND, Wis., March 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- William D. Gehl, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gehl Company, announced today the appointment of Ed Delaporte to the position of Vice President, Information Technology. Mr. Delaporte previously held a number of positions with Woods Equipment Company, Frantz Manufacturing, and Caremark, most recently as Director of Information Technology for Electrolux Home Care Products North America. Mr. Delaporte received his Bachelors degree from Cardinal Stritch University and his Masters of Communication Systems from Northwestern University.
About Gehl Company
Gehl Company (Nasdaq:GEHL) is a manufacturer of compact equipment used worldwide in construction and agricultural markets. Founded in 1859, the Company is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin. The Company markets its products under the Gehl(r) and Mustang(r) brand names. Mustang product information is available on the Mustang Manufacturing website (www.mustangmfg.com). CE Attachments, Inc. information is available at (www.ceattach.com). Gehl Company information is available at (www.gehl.com) or contact: Gehl Company, 143 Water Street, West Bend, WI 53095 (telephone: 262-334-9461).