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PLI (Pak-Lite, Inc.) COMPANY ACHIEVES ISO/TS 16949: 2002 GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER CERTIFICATION

Atlanta, August 3, 2005 – PLI (Pak-Lite, Inc.) has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for its U.S. manufacturing facility in Suwanee, GA from the UL Underwriters Laboratory, the global leader in management systems registration. PLI is one of the first companies to receive certification from UL in the Southeastern United States. ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification is a technical specification that aligns existing automotive quality systems standards within the global automotive industry.

The ISO/TS 16949 standard, published in March 2002 by the International Automotive Task Force, focuses on continuous improvement to reduce costs in automotive manufacturing. The standard specifies quality system requirements for the design and development, product installation and servicing of automotive-related products. The certification process emphasizes defect prevention and reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.

ISO/TS 16949 has become the required standard for many automakers who are awarding new contracts only to suppliers that have achieved this certification.

“Our upgrade from ISO-9000 to ISO/TS 16949: 2002 exemplifies our commitment to quality and continual improvement as it pertains to all our customers in the automotive market,” said Paul Trevino, Quality Coordinator, PLI. “We understand the challenges that are before us with respect to customer satisfaction and PLI is unequivocally committed to exceeding our customers expectations.”

“I would like to congratulate everyone at PLI for their dedication and understanding in this transition”, said Bill Beard, Vice-president, PLI.” “Without their cooperation and hard work we could never have achieved this auspicious certification that stands as a testimony to our commitment to excellence.”

PLI (Pak-Lite, Inc.) is headquartered in Suwanee, GA. PLI specializes in laminated parts, components and gaskets to the automotive, marine and OEM markets. Founded in 1972, PLI is a technology-driven company committed to satisfying customer needs for automotive solutions through innovative research, development and engineering. PLI employs over 200 employees in their three plants in both Georgia and North Carolina.