Exhibit 99.01

Woodhead Industries Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
10% Revenue Growth

DEERFIELD, IL – January 27, 2006 – Woodhead Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ: WDHD) today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2005. The company reported first quarter revenue of $53.4 million, up $4.8 million, or 9.8%, compared to the same period last year. Income from operations totaled $3.6 million, up from $0.2 million during the first quarter of 2005. Net income was $2.2 million, or $0.18 per share for the 2006 first quarter, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.10 per share for the same period in 2005.

The previously announced litigation settlement contributed $1.6 million to revenue and $0.07 to earnings per share during the quarter, while foreign exchange negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison by $1.8 million. Both items are included in the Connectivity segment.

Philippe Lemaitre, Woodhead Industries’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report a solid start to our 2006 fiscal year. Revenue from our North American Connectivity business was up 22% (14% without the legal settlement), and we realized significant improvement in our European markets. In addition to our performance on the revenue line, we are diligently managing costs, as evidenced by flat operating expenses on a year-over-year basis.”

In the Connectivity segment, sales were $40.4 million, up 9.5% from $36.9 million in 2005. Income from operations totaled $1.7 million, compared to $0.1 million last year. Operating margins in this segment improved substantially as a result of higher volume, improved utilization and the legal settlement, which added $0.6 million to operating profit during the quarter.

Electrical segment revenue increased 10.8% to $13.1 million, as compared to $11.8 million last year. Income from operations was $1.2 million, up from $0.3 million during the same period last year. The sizeable increase in profitability is primarily attributable to the higher volume this year and the operating improvements made during the last three quarters of 2005.

Backlog grew $1.9 million, or 12% during the first quarter and has grown an additional $2.3 million in January, to $20.5 million.

Outlook

Lemaitre noted, “Given our current view of the economic and competitive conditions in our markets, we anticipate revenues during the second quarter of $57 – $59 million, and earnings per share of $0.18 – $0.21. For the full year, we anticipate revenues of $227 – $231 million, and earnings per share of $0.79 – $0.85.”

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. In particular, such risks include future actions, prospective products, future performance or results of current or anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings, general economic and business conditions, competition, and other issues discussed in our Form 10-K and other SEC filings.

Conference Call

Woodhead Industries, Inc., will host a conference call today, January 27, 2006, at 11:00 am Eastern Time to discuss performance and financial results for the fiscal first quarter. To access a live internet webcast of the conference call, visit the Company’s website at www.woodhead.com and select the webcast icon. The dial-in phone number is 800-967-7134 or 719-457-2625. The Access code is 3640380. A replay of the conference call will be archived and available on the Company’s website following the live event.

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^®, BradPower™, BradControl™, SST™, Daniel Woodhead^®, mPm^®, applicom^®, Aero-Motive^® and RJ-Lnxx^®. 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.

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WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.  Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)

Assets	12/31/2005		10/1/2005
Current Assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	17,080	$	13,887
Accounts receivable		36,109		39,040
Inventories		21,512		21,173
Prepaid expenses		6,041		5,785
Refundable income taxes		836		2,097
Deferred income taxes		2,516		2,164
Total current assets		84,094		84,146
Property, plant and equipment, net		53,172		54,758
Goodwill, net		35,232		35,730
Deferred income taxes		2,526		2,746
Other Assets		1,010		1,000
Total Assets	$	176,034	$	178,380
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Investment
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	9,320	$	11,080
Accrued expenses		11,556		11,531
Income taxes payable		737		1,053
Current portion of long-term debt		5,700		5,700
Total current liabilities		27,313		29,364
Long-term debt		19,500		19,500
Deferred income taxes		4,618		4,698
Other liabilities		3,900		4,139
Total Liabilities		55,331		57,701
Stockholders’ investment:
Common stock at par (shares issued: 12,380 at 12/31/05, 12,260 at 10/1/05)		12,172		12,260
Additional paid-in capital		21,572		21,596
Deferred stock compensation		—		(397	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		3,475		4,726
Retained earnings		83,484		82,494
Total stockholders’ investment		120,703		120,679
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Investment	$	176,034	$	178,380

WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.  Consolidated Income Statement
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

	Quarter Ended:
	12/31/2005			1/1/2005			% Change
Net Sales	$	53,439		$	48,676			9.8	%
Cost of Sales		33,283			31,954			4.2	%
Gross Profit		20,156			16,722			20.5	%
% of Net Sales		37.7	%		34.4	%
Operating Expenses		16,527			16,496			0.2	%
% of Net Sales		30.9	%		33.9	%
Income From Operations		3,629			226
% of Net Sales		6.8	%		0.5	%
Other Expenses
Interest Expense		304			486			(37.4	%)
Other (Income)/Expenses, Net		(155	)		(1,818	)
Other (Income) / Expenses		149			(1,332	)
Income Before Taxes		3,480			1,558			123.4	%
% of Net Sales		6.5	%		3.2	%
Provision For Income Taxes		1,264			342			269.6	%
Net Income	$	2,216		$	1,216			82.2	%
% of Net Sales		4.1	%		2.5	%
Earnings per share
Diluted	$	0.18		$	0.10			80.0	%
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Diluted		12,295			12,306			(0.1	%)
Dividends Per Share	$	0.10		$	0.10			0.0	%

SEGMENT DATA	Quarter Ended:
	12/31/2005		1/1/2005			% Change
Net Sales
Connectivity	$	40,377	$	36,886			9.5	%
Electrical		13,062		11,790			10.8	%
Total	$	53,439	$	48,676			9.8	%
Income From Operations
Connectivity	$	1,708	$	61
Electrical		1,247		300
Corporate and Other		674		(135	)
Total	$	3,629	$	226