Woodhead Industries, Inc., Declares Dividend

The Directors of Woodhead Industries, Inc.,
(NASDAQ:WDHD) today voted a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The
dividend is payable in cash on May 31, 2005, to stockholders of record
May 16, 2005.

   About Woodhead Industries, Inc.

   Woodhead Industries (NASDAQ:WDHD) develops, manufactures and
markets network and electrical infrastructure products engineered for
performance in harsh, demanding, and hazardous industrial
environments. Woodhead is known in the global industrial market by its
recognized brands which include Brad Harrison(R), BradPower(TM),
BradControl(TM), SST(TM), Daniel Woodhead(R), mPm(R), applicom(R),
Aero-Motive(R) and RJ-Lnxx(R). Our expertise extends from mechanical,
electrical, and electronics to communication software products and
technologies. Woodhead operates from 21 locations in 10 countries
spanning North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific.
   For further information, contact: Robert Fisher, Vice President,
Finance and CFO, 847-317-2400, e-mail: [e-mail].