Bekaert Specialty Films Certifies Carbon Footprint

Environmentally-responsible Manufacturing Practices Bolster
Company's Commitment to Energy-saving Window Film
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC today reaffirmed its pledge to
environmental stewardship by announcing that it has defined its carbon
footprint. Bekaert Specialty Films' solar control window films, sold
under the Solar Gard(R) and Panorama(R) brands, have long been
recognized for their role in reducing energy consumption, and the
company is now the first specialized film manufacturer to make this
level of operational commitment to environmentally-responsible
practices.

"The certification of our carbon footprint is an important step in
our overall strategy to improve our environmental practices," said
Christophe Fremont, President, Bekaert Specialty Films. "As leaders,
we are pushing the window film industry forward by holding ourselves
to a higher standard and implementing these practices before they are
required. Window film dealers want to partner with an industry leader
that drives energy-savings initiatives and is truly environmentally
responsible. Consumers also care deeply about good manufacturing
practices, and only Solar Gard and Panorama window films can tout
these environmental commitments."

Bekaert Specialty Films' environmental innovations have already
proven to save the company money and reduce waste. Their ecological
practices include:

-- the establishment of the company's carbon footprint;

-- support for industry organizations and trade associations that
promote environmental stewardship;

-- waste and scrap reduction and recycling programs;

-- use of a state-of-the-art emission control system that
operates at 99.7% efficiency, conforming to strict California
clean air requirements; and

-- employee benefits related to environmentally-friendly choices.

Bekaert Specialty Films has calculated consumption of electricity
and natural gas as well as emissions at each of their service centers
and manufacturing sites to determine the overall carbon footprint.
Their carbon footprint will be verified by an independent auditor from
Bureau Veritas, one of the most stringent audit facilities in the US.
Following the audit, Bekaert Specialty Films will apply for
publication on the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), where it
will join the other 393 California-based companies that have pledged
higher environmental standards. As part of their commitment to
environmental stewardship, Bekaert Specialty Films is committed to
continuous improvement, including future reductions in CO2 emissions
to reduce their carbon footprint.

About Bekaert Specialty Films

Bekaert Specialty Films LLC., www.bekaertfilms.com is a global
leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of specialty
films for use in solar control and safety window films, and industrial
applications.

Used for vehicles and buildings to keep out the sun's heat, filter
out ultraviolet radiation and hold glass together in the event of
breakage, Bekaert Specialty Films delivers solutions for safety,
security, glare, energy use and C02 emission reduction. Distributed
through a network of independent certified dealers and distributors in
more than 60 countries via 18 company-owned offices, Bekaert's window
film is sold under the Solar Gard(R), Panorama(R), Quantum(R) and
Armorcoat(R) brands.

For the industrial market Bekaert Specialty Films provides highly
sophisticated vacuum sputtered, wet coated and laminated flexible film
products to major OEM manufacturers worldwide. These are used in a
vast range of industrial applications including electronics, medical,
graphic arts and imaging, automotive and aerospace.

Bekaert Specialty Films LLC., is headquartered in San Diego, CA
and is a subsidiary of the Bekaert group, an innovation and technology
driven company, founded in Belgium in 1880 that develops, produces and
distributes a wide range of metal transformation and coating products
worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is still headquartered in
Belgium today, employing 20,000 people worldwide. Bekaert is present
in 120 countries and generates annual sales of $5 billion.

For more information about Bekaert Specialty Films window film and
industrial film solutions or for photographs, please contact
bsf@matternow.com.

For Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC
Kelly Mount, 978-499-9250 x 245
bsf@matternow.com

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