Release Date : April 19, 2004

ABS Friction Corp. is pleased to announce that, through the dedication and effort of our people, we have been registered to the ISO14001 standard.

ISO 14001 is the standard for the Environmental Management System implemented at ABS, and was certified by the auditors of Intertek Testing Services (ITS) in Mississauga, Ontario.

Through ISO 14001, we intend to minimize our impact on the environment through a commitment to reduce/prevent pollution, comply with regulations, and continuous improvement.

None of this would have been possible had it not been for the excellent team of employees at ABS. Our commitment to the environment, as well as quality and safety, are the cornerstones of ABS. These standards are being applied to all facets of the operations at both our Guelph plants. We will be celebrating our ISO 14001 achievement on Earth Day, this Thursday, April 22nd.

Joining us in our celebration, Rick Jamieson, President and Co-founder of ABS said, "At ABS, we want to lead the community in our environmental efforts to think globally and act locally."

Based in Guelph, Ontario, ABS Friction Corp. is a manufacturer of premium disc brakes pads serving the global automotive aftermarket since 1996.