NEWS RELEASE

Van de Sande Industries Expands the Speed Guard Product Line New promotional line offers bartenders protection with a twist January 01. 2001 - San Francisco. CA - Van de Sande Industries today announced the launch of its specially designed promotional Speed Guard products, in addition to the full line of branded Speed Guard products already available. SpeedGuard is the product "bartenders use for protection", offering high-quality durable products engineered to provide maximum comfort and protection. SpeedGuard offers top of the line products that are waterproof, easy to clean, and meet all of the major fire codes in the U.S.A. As every bartender knows. Speed Racks. Wells. Triple Sinks and Coolers are hard cold surfaces to lean against when reaching to serve customers over the bar. All too often, nasty comers of stainless steel will find your knees. shins and Hughs, sometimes creating bruises and cuts. The SpeedGuard is designed to guard against these types of injuries and to provide added comfort and optimum ergonomics as well. Added comfort means happier employees. which will translate into more satisfied customers and increased profits for your business. Now SpeedGuard has introduced a line of products offering the same safety and ergonomic benefits as the Speed Guard brand, with the promotional line of products. Designed as a less costly promotional item. the promotional line of Speed Guard products arc ideal for printing your business's name or logo. while still offering extremely- satisfying comfort and protection. This product is made with medium closed-cell cross-linked foam. which is protected with a heavy contact specialized skin. "Our customers are excited about the release of this new line of products because, in addition to providing all of the safety and comfort advantages of the regular brand, the promotional Speed Guard product now makes for a colorful and attractive marketing item. We all know companies want their products recognized over their competitors, not to mention the Bartender's willingness to sell Ilie product of a company that benefits him or her. " says David Emmons, President of Van de Sande Industries "Bartenders arc happy because they get the same protection as always, and businesses are happy because it presents an opportunity for logos and signage." For more information contact: Van de Sande Industries Inc. P.O. Box 1121 Belvedere-Tiburon, California 94920 Tel. 415-377-3438 Fax 707-248-0214 Web Site www. speedguard. com Email: pressrelease@speedguard.com