Bekaert Specialty Films Achieves ISO 14001:2004 Certification

Sustainable Environmental Practices Set the Company`s Energy-saving Window Films
Apart from the Competition
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
Bekaert Specialty Films LLC today announced it has earned ISO 14001:2004
certification, further solidifying BSF`s commitment to minimizing the
manufacturing impact of its leading energy saving window films, sold under the
Solar Gard®, Panorama® and Quantum® brands. ISO 14001 is an international
standard for environmental management systems whose goal is to reduce the
ecological footprint of a business and decrease pollution and waste.

To achieve this voluntary certification, Bekaert Specialty Films established an
Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure the company`s activities and
products have minimal impact on the environment. Bekaert Specialty Films` EMS
helps monitor and improve energy efficiency, resource conservation, waste
management and chemical control. Additionally the EMS aims to:

* Reduce the environmental impact of BSF`s manufacturing operations;
* Improve the work environment and create cross-functional teams that foster
awareness, understanding and responsibility across the organization; and
* Enhance relations with the community, regulators and stakeholders.

"ISO 14001:2004 certification is an extension of our commitment to protecting
the environment and ensuring the health and safety of employees, customers and
the communities in which we operate," said Christophe Fremont, President,
Bekaert Specialty Films. "More and more companies are prioritizing window film
in their budgets, and our environmental standards will give them confidence that
our products are the right choice to achieve their energy savings goals."

Independent analyses show that window film can help organizations reduce energy
expenditures by up to 30 percent. Recognized by the Department of Energy as an
energy-saving solution, window film reduces the load HVAC systems have to manage
and helps save electricity. Through the Solar Gard Energy Toolbox, facility
managers can receive customized energy analyses and quantify the value of
professional window film installation.

In addition to its ISO 14001:2004 certification, Bekaert Specialty Films has
also been recognized as a Climate Action Leader by the California Climate Action
Registry, and was the first specialized film manufacturer to certify and publish
its carbon footprint. Solar Gard window film has been endorsed by the Clinton
Climate Initiative and both Solar Gard and Panorama window films are recognized
for their role in reducing energy consumption in commercial properties and
residential homes worldwide. Professionally-installed window film is one of the
most diverse products on the market, offering important features to property
owners including energy savings, UV protection and safety enhancements.

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 as solar
control and safety window films, and for industrial applications. The company
delivers solutions for safety, security, glare, energy savings and C02 emission
reduction through a network of independent certified dealers and distributors in
more than 60 countries under the Solar Gard®, Panorama®, Quantum® and Solar
Gard® Armorcoat® brands. Bekaert Specialty Films also manufactures industrial
films for the electronics, medical, graphic arts and imaging, automotive and
aerospace industries. The company is the first in the industry to certify its
carbon footprint, is a Climate Action Leader and is committed to environmental
responsibility. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Bekaert Specialty Films LLC
is a subsidiary of the Bekaert group (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) a global company
headquartered in Belgium with annual combined sales of €4 billion, more than $5
billion.

for Bekaert Specialty Films
John McElhenny, 978-499-9250 x 291
bsf(at)matternow.com

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