April 18, 2012

Dear Cole Equipment, Inc. Customers and Friends,

We are writing to let you know that Cole Equipment is open for business and we have not closed our doors.

The love and care shared with us by our customers and friends in the days and weeks following the death of my husband, Barry, on March 8, 2012, have brought comfort and encouragement to the Cole Equipment family, and we are grateful for your compassion and understanding.

It is a privilege for the Cole Equipment staff to provide fire safety sales and service to each of you, and we look forward to continuing our successful and consistent partnership with you. Cole Equipment, Inc. is committed to preserving the legacy created by our founder, W. Floyd Cole, and enhanced by Barry's leadership during his thirty-one years as owner of Cole Equipment, Inc.

We understand there is misinformation in the marketplace regarding the current status of Cole Equipment as well as future plans for the company. Be assured that Cole Equipment is moving forward with new faces and new names. We have a strong, experienced team in place committed to providing the same award-winning fire safety sales and service to our customers that Cole Equipment has been recognized for year after year.

We invite you to contact Mark Covin, COO with your questions or concerns. You may reach Mark at 205-663-9940 (office) or by mobile phone. Mark's mobile number is 205-936-0515. Our daughter, Meghan Cole, is also working at Cole Equipment and will be happy to respond to your calls at the office.

Thank you for the loyalty and support you have extended to Cole Equipment, Inc. through the years. We are honored by your confidence in Cole Equipment and thank you for the faith you have placed in us to meet your fire safety needs through three generations of Coles. It is definitely our pleasure to do business with you.

Sincerely,

Barbara L. Cole
Chairman