HC Hanover Compressor

Hanover Compressor Company (NYSE:HC) is a global market leader in full service natural gas compression and a leading provider of service, fabrication and equipment for oil and natural gas production, processing and transportation applications. Hanover sells and rents this equipment and provides complete operation and maintenance services, including run-time guarantees for both customer-owned equipment and its fleet of rental equipment. Founded in 1990, Hanover's customers include both major and independent oil and gas producers and distributors as well as national oil and gas companies. Hanover operates in every major area of the global energy industry, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, Russia, West Africa, the Middle East, China and Asia. *T -0- Company: Hanover Compressor Company Headquarters Address: 12001 North Houston Rosslyn Houston, TX 77086 Main Telephone: 281-447-8787 Website: www.hanover-co.com Ticker: HC(NYSE) Type of Organization: Public Industry: Energy Earnings Release Dates: 1st Quarter: April 28, 2005 2nd Quarter: July 28, 2005 3rd Quarter: October 27, 2005 Key Executives: CEO: John Jackson CFO: Lee Beckelman Chairman: Gordon Hall Investor Relations Contact: Stephen York Phone: 832-554-4956 Email: syork@hanover-co.com Public Relations Contact: Richard Goins Phone: 832-554-4918 Email: rbgoins@hanover-co.com *T