Martin Partners Recruits Chief Executive Officer of Superior Tool Company.

Cleveland, OH - October 24, 2007 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Jeffrey White to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Superior Tool Company. Superior Tool is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of plumbing tools for the serious tool user. Prior to joining Superior Tool, Mr. White was the head of Marketing & Sales at Marley Engineered Products. Superior Tool is backed by Prospect Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago.