News Release

September 13, 2002

Fiberex wins '2002 Supplier of the Year' Award

Fiberex was awarded the prestigious “2002 Supplier of the Year Award” for outstanding delivery, quality and service by Pentair Water Treatment, a major manufacturer of water treatment equipment. Keith Whittingstall, senior accounts manager, received the award on behalf of Fiberex.

“Fiberex was one of 60 companies that were eligible for this award. It was a great feeling for Keith to accept this award in front of so many industry leaders which included all the major glass and resin manufacturers” said Scott Clark, VP of Sales and Marketing.

Fiberex was also awarded the “Lean Enterprise Initiatives Award” by Pentair Group at the same ceremony which was held in Chardon, OH, September13, 2002.