Company Profile for Hanover Compressor Company

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. 

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   Company:                Hanover Compressor Company

   Headquarters Address:   12001 North Houston Rosslyn
                           Houston, TX 77086

   Main Telephone:         [phone]

   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:                [e-mail]

   Public Relations
     Contact:              Richard Goins
     Phone:                832-554-4918
     Email:                [e-mail]

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