Promoting a environmentally healthy and sustainable fastener supply chain

We will:

1. Produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

2. Conduct our business in compliance with required environmental laws, regulations and permits, and work to continuously improve environmental performance in all operations.

3. Our policy is intended to help develop long-term benefits for all employees, our communities and the various stakeholders of our company.

Specifically:

• All operations are managed in an environmentally-sensitive manner by emphasizing conservation through source reduction, recycling, and the use of renewable resources.

• Natural resources are conserved to the maximum extent by providing products from recycling, sustainable forestry and energy conservation.

• Efforts to minimize waste and promote an effective water management program

• Employees and contractors must comply with all applicable environmental rules and regulations

• Clear lines of communication for all environmental programs and audits are established and maintained.

• Employees are trained to respond to environmental situations by taking appropriate action to meet regulatory requirements, and to report immediately any release of hazardous materials to a supervisor or to the Environmental Coordinator.