Brady Corporation named to Forbes Magazine's Platinum 400 List of America's Best Big Companies MILWAUKEE (January 17, 2007)-- Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) has been named to the Platinum 400 List of America's Best Big Companies in the January 8, 2007 issue of Forbes magazine. The Platinum 400 list identifies the best publicly-traded companies with revenues of $1 billion or more. Brady, ranked 157th on the list based on 5-year total return, was evaluated against more than 1,000 other companies, and appears in the Business Services and Supplies category. Companies appearing on the annual list are screened using a thorough review of financial metrics including the latest 12-month and five-year stock market returns, sales, earnings-per-share growth and debt-to capital ratio; Wall Street forecasts; corporate governance ratings and other public information. "We are very proud that in our first year as a $1 billion company, our performance is being recognized among some of the finest companies in America," said Brady President and CEO Frank M. Jaehnert. "Our inclusion on this prestigious list is a testament to the focus and discipline of the entire Brady team, and to our continued commitment to long-term growth for our shareholders." Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has more than 500,000 customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 9,000 people at operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Pacific. Brady's fiscal 2006 sales were approximately $1.018 billion. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com. ###