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EDGE NEWS RELEASE

RICHMOND, CA – October 1st, 2003 - Edge Structural Composites LLC of Richmond, California announced today that, after extensive testing & evaluation of its Carbon Fiber strengthening system by ICC-ES, Edge’s FiberBond™ system has been approved as the first, and only FRP strengthening system to qualify for an ICC-ES/ICBO evaluation report under both UBC 97 and IBC 2000, giving Edge national recognition. ICC-ES is a nonprofit organization that performs technical evaluations of building products, components, methods, and materials. The ICC-ES evaluation reports provide evidence that products and systems meet code requirements and perform to the highest standards of the building and construction industry.

Edge Structural Composites, LLC also announced today that on July 29, 2003, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent for Edge’s Composite System and Method For Reinforcement of Existing Structures.

"Coming on the heels of approvals by Caltrans, Oregon DOT and the U.S. Navy, this validates the FiberBond™ system as the premier choice for all strengthening applications" says Edge CEO Richard Martin. Karl Gillette, President, added - "An engineer only needs to compare our superior material properties and unrivalled performance in many testing programs & in particular our 10,000 hr durability tests, to select the FiberBond™ system."

The FiberBond™ family of strengthening products includes both Carbon & Glass Fiber sheets, plates, rods, re-bars and pre-cured shells. Recent applications, projects & designs include strengthening for seismic, live & dead loads, blast protection, and general strengthening of deficient structures, including major water treatment plants. Current Edge FiberBond™ system applications include two significant strengthening projects, one a major pier upgrade for the U.S. Navy and the other in California, where the FiberBond™ system is being applied to strengthen the foundations on dozens of wind towers.

Edge Structural Composites was founded to provide an alternative to "off the shelf’ strengthening systems. Our principles & team members all have successful backgrounds ranging from corporate & entrepreneurial business to engineering, construction & composite material design & handling. Edge is devoted to being the leading composite retrofitting and strengthening company in the industry and is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and processes using the most innovative technology that will advance and enhance public safety. More information on Edge Structural Composites products and services can be found at www.edgefrp.com.

[Feel free to download a pdf file of the ICC/ICBO Evaluation Report # 5836]

March 25th 2003

Edge Structural Composites is pleased to announce that the FiberBond system has now been given Caltrans approval. Edge President Karl Gillette says "This not only allows us to bid on projects in California, but is a prerequisite for approval in many other states" adding " We are now very close to approval across the country including Washington, Oregon, Nevada, New York & Michigan to name a few" Edge is also currently engaged in a research project for Florida DOT evaluating the FiberBond system for Girder repairs.

EDGE and D.S. BROWN announce PARTNERSHIP

CONTACT:

Chris Youngless, Marketing Manager The D.S. Brown Company (419) 257-3561 Extension 3271 cyoungless@dsbrown.com http://www.dsbrown.com

Karl Gillette, President Edge Structural Composites Inc (707) 940 1506 karl@edgefrp.com http://www.edgefrp.com

Edge Structural Composites, Inc. and D.S. Brown Company Announce Distribution Partnership of FiberBond‘ Strengthening System

RICHMOND, CA - June 19, 2002 - Edge Structural Composites Inc. of Richmond, California has announced a strategic alliance and partnership with The D.S. Brown Company of North Baltimore, Ohio. D. S. Brown will be the primary distributor for Edge Structural Composites FiberBond‘ FRP structural strengthening system for the Transportation Industry & other markets. "We are very pleased to be partnered with a well established company of D.S. Brown’s caliber," says Edge Structural Composites President, Karl Gillette. "They have an excellent reputation for quality, innovative engineering, and customer service." Edge CEO Richard Martin adds - " D.S. Brown’s experience and broad scope will bring both national and international exposure for, and attention to the Edge Structural Composites family of FRP strengthening products."

The D.S. Brown Company’s president, Kirk Feuerbach, comments - "We are looking forward to our partnership with Edge Structural Composites. Their extensive background in the automotive and boat racing industries brings an innovative look into the bridge FRP market. FiberBond‘ will play an integral role in our core product mix and also compliments our other seismic bridge product offerings. We believe that our sales, engineering, and field service capabilities coinciding with Edge’s technical expertise, will establish us as a leader in the FRP marketplace."

Edge Structural Composites was founded to provide an alternative to "off the shelf’ strengthening systems. Our principles & team members all have successful backgrounds ranging from corporate & entrepreneurial business to engineering, construction & composite material design & handling. ESC, Inc. is devoted to being the leading composite retrofitting and strengthening company in the industry. The Company is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and processes using the most innovative technology that will advance and enhance public safety.

The D.S. Brown Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer of bridge and highway construction products and is based in North Baltimore, OH. In addition to the FiberBond‘ FRP Structural Strengthening System, D.S. Brown also offers: Steelflex® Modular, Strip Seal and Delcrete Expansion Joint Systems, Versiflex™ HLMR and Elastomeric Bearing Assemblies, Delastic® Preformed Neoprene Compression Seals, Delpatch™ Elastomeric Concrete and a number of other specialty products to the bridge and pavement markets.