Fresno Warehouse Plus Program and Fresno Warehouse
October 2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Stephen Durr (757) 486-6623

Hermes Abrasives, Ltd., one of the world's leading producers of industrial abrasives, announces the introduction of the Fresno Warehouse Plus Program. The new West Coast warehouse operates with the speed of a distribution center while offering the quality of a world class abrasives manufacturer.

The Program is simple - place popular items in stock on the West Coast Plus offer custom made non-stock belts Plus next day shipping on all items. Add it all up to the Fresno Warehouse Plus Program setting a new standard for service.

The new warehouse/converting operation in Fresno, California becomes operational on October 30, 2000.

Hermes' full Product line is available from our Virginia Beach, Virginia, manufacturing facilities. Please consult the RAXPRESS, RAXPRESS Lite and Stock Catalog Programs for additional service options.

For more information on how to best use Hermes' Delivery Programs to meet your needs, or to place an order, contact Hermes Abrasives at 1 (800) 464-8314.

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