Snap-on to Present at Gabelli Investor Symposium.

KENOSHA, Wis. -- Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) chairman and chief executive officer, Dale F. Elliott, will present at Gabelli & Company's 28th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium on Wednesday, November 3, 2004. The presentation will be at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV at 9:30 a.m. PT. Joining Elliott will be Alan T. Biland, vice president - chief information officer and president - diagnostics and information group.

The audio presentation will be Webcast live with accompanying slides. To access the Webcast, visit www.snapon.com, click on the Investor Information tab at the top of the page, on Presentations in the menu at the left and then on the link to the presentation. To ensure timely access, it is recommended that viewers go to the Web site at least ten minutes early to register and to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived replay will be available following the webcast for approximately 60 days.

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage, diagnostics software and other solutions for vehicle-service, industrial, government and agricultural customers, and commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide.

For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.