WDHD Woodhead Industries (MM)

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 30, 2006, to stockholders of record May 15, 2006. 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: rfisher@woodhead.com.