George Barcellona and William Bratcher Promoted to Account Executive
January 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Stephen Durr (757) 486-6623

Hermes Abrasives, one of the world's leading producers of industrial abrasives, announces the promotion of George Barcellona and William Bratcher to Account Executive.

Mr. Barcellona & Mr. Bratcher's successful careers in territory management combined with their knowledge of the coated abrasives market make them well suited for their new roles.

George Barcellona is servicing accounts in the Northeast Region, while Bill Bratcher is part of our Western Region Sales Team.

Both gentlemen assumed their new duties January 2, 2001.

The Hermes Group is a privately owned international manufacturer of industrial abrasives with over 1,700 employees globally. Hermes is one of the largest producers of abrasives worldwide, with a strong commitment to excellence through continuous improvement.

Hermes is an ISO 9001 certified United States manufacturer, offering a complete line of abrasive products for all industrial applications.

E-mail: Coatedabrasives@hermesabrasives.com