Released on = December 6, 2005, 12:03 pm

Press Release Author = Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Soil-Sement Controls Particulate Matter Emissions Containing
Naturally Occurring Asbestos


Press Release Body = CANTON, OHIO - September 2005 - On August 16, 2005,
Soil-Sement® was re-certified by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and its
CalCert Environmental Technology Certification Program, making it effective in
reducing particulate matter (PM) emissions from unpaved roadways. Soil-Sement also
can be used to control dust emissions that contain naturally occurring asbestos
(NOA).

Soil-Sement, which controls 10 and 2.5 micron-sized particulate matter (PM10 and
PM2.5), was first CalCert and CARB certified in 2002. Soil-Sement is effective
because its high carbon-index polymers bind to the road's soil particles and
increase the cohesion among all the particles. As a dusty surface is treated with
Soil-Sement, the polymer in the road becomes harder and takes on the appearance of
cement.

Exposure to particulate pollution is linked to increased frequency and severity of
asthma attacks, pneumonia and bronchitis, and even premature death in people with
pre-existing cardiac or respiratory disease. Those most sensitive to particulate
pollution include infants and children, the elderly, and persons with heart and lung
disease.

"Soil Sement's recent re-certification demonstrates the Air Resources Board's
dedication to focusing on particulate matter and making progress towards achieving
California's health protective air quality standards," said Bob Vitale, president
and CEO of Midwest Industrial Supply. "By the Air Resources Board's certification of
Soil-Sement, California citizens can have a peace of mind in knowing that a solution
is on their door step."

Recent news reports have stated that the current solution to control naturally
occurring asbestos dust in California has been dousing construction sites, dusty
roads and trails, and baseball fields with water; this solution is only temporary.
When Soil-Sement is used, the result is a long-term solution to dust control.
CARB is one of the world's leading advocates of progressive environmental
technologies. CalCert is an internationally recognized independent, scientific and
engineering evaluator of environmental performance.

For over 30 years, Midwest Industrial Supply Inc., the manufacturer of Soil-Sement,
has improved customers' operational efficiency and operation costs while achieving
environmental integrity and compliance in a variety of industries. With innovative,
industry-leading products and application services, Midwest Industrial Supply
develops high-quality products for dust control, road stabilization, erosion
control, soil stabilization and anti-icing/de-icing. Midwest Industrial Supply has
facilities in Canton, Ohio and Santa Maria, Calif.

For more information on Soil-Sement or other products from Midwest Industrial Supply
Inc., please visit www.midwestind.com/ssrecert, call toll free: 800-321-0699 or
contact Midwest Industrial Supply Inc., P.O. Box 8431, Canton, OH 44711.
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Web Site = http://www.midwestind.com

Contact Details = Robert Vitale - President/Owner
Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
1101 3rd Street SE
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 456-3121
(330) 456-3247 Fax
Bob@midwestind.com