Toromont to Announce First Quarter 2012 Results on April 25


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 18, 2012) - Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) will release its first quarter 2012 financial results late in the morning of April 25, 2012.

Shareholders, investment analysts, members of the media and other interested parties are invited to dial into a teleconference and audio Webcast on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to hear a discussion of the first quarter 2012 financial results and operating highlights.

To listen to the discussion, please dial 1-800-355-4959 or 416-695-6616 (Toronto area) 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start. No passcode is required. A live audio webcast of the teleconference will also be available on Toromont's Web site at www.toromont.com. Investment analysts will have the opportunity to participate in the question and answer portion of the meeting while others will be in listen-only mode.

The conference will begin with a brief address by Scott J. Medhurst, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Paul R. Jewer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Toromont Industries Ltd., followed by a question and answer period for investment analysts. Robert M. Ogilvie, Executive Chairman, will also participate in the call.

A replay of the teleconference will be available after the conclusion of the call until midnight, May 9, 2012. Please call 1-800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 (Toronto area) and enter passcode 7098082.

About Toromont

Toromont Industries Ltd. operates through two business segments: The Equipment Group and CIMCO. The Equipment Group includes one of the larger Caterpillar dealerships by revenue and geographic territory in addition to industry leading rental operations. CIMCO is a market leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of industrial and recreational refrigeration systems. Both segments offer comprehensive product support capabilities. This press release and more information about Toromont can be found on the web at www.toromont.com.

Contact Information:

Toromont Industries Ltd.
Paul R. Jewer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(416) 667-5638