Nature of business To design, develop and manufacture rubber and plastics components for the original equipment automotive industry, general and industrial products for automotive after market, building, construction, marine and specialised customer development programs. Company History 1939: Est South Australian Rubber Mills Pty Ltd 1970: Uniroyal Holdings Ltd 1982: Bridgestone Australia Ltd 1997: Bridgestone TG Australia Pty Ltd Number of Employees: 450 (September 2004) Australian Manufacturing Facility Located at South Rd Edwardstown, South Australia Bridgestone TG Australia PTY LTD Policy Statement We at BRIDGESTONE TG AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Edwardstown South Australia, design, develop, manufacture and supply products within the rubber and plastics industries, and are committed to conduct our business in a safe and environmentally responsible manner while satisfying applicable requirements with the assistance of an integrated and relevant management system. It is our objective to continuously improve our systems and processes in order to meet the needs placed upon us, provide an equitable and effective management of occupational health, safety, claims and rehabilitation issues, aim at preventing and eliminating work related illness and injury, where we have an influencing affect on those who attend our premises, by utilisation of the appropriate expertise, consultation, hazard management and associated indicators. Utilising a team approach we are committed to maintain responsible management in, and to aim for continuous improvement of our quality, occupational health, safety, welfare, environmental, claims and rehabilitation performance, which is supported and encouraged by the organisation. To achieve this we will: Implement and maintain an effective management system certified to a current edition of: Occupation Health And Safety standard AS/NZS 4801, WorkCover SA Performance Standards for Self - Insurers, Environmental standard AS/NZS ISO 14001, Quality standard ISO/TS 16949. Aim for best quality, occupational health, safety, claims, rehabilitation and environmental practise in our operations, in order to reduce the impact on our external interested parties, those who attend our premises and the environment; Comply with or exceed: all relevant legal requirements, applicable standards and guidelines, company requirements and stated responsibilities, while recognising the company's duty of care, Regularly set and review our quality, occupational health and safety, claims, rehabilitation and environmental objectives and targets; Provide information and be responsive to the community and employees on our occupational health, safety, welfare and environmental performance; Work to prevent pollution, minimise waste and promote recycling in our operations; Promote and encourage quality, occupational, health, safety, welfare and environmental awareness in the supply chain, with our customers and among all those who attend our premises. The result will provide the basis for BRIDGESTONE TG AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. to achieve the company's Direction Statement. General Manager, Wayne Laubsch Dated, 31/03/08   BSTG Direction Statement BRIDGESTONE TG AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. (BSTG) is a solution provider to the automotive industry, supplying high quality body sealing and safety system products. Our goal is to be recognised as a global leader in all aspects of our business, while demonstrating our commitment to the highest levels of satisfaction for our customers, employees, shareholders and the community. BSTG will be guided by the following CORE VALUES: We commit to putting the Customer first, internal and external. We build 100% quality into every product and service we provide. We meet challenges with courage and creativity to ensure our long term sustainability. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our people. We encourage a culture of innovation & continuous improvement to allow us to improve every day. We act with integrity in all of our actions. We commit to improving our personal saftey and having a positive impact on our environment.