The AMSOIL corporate headquarters, manufacturing plants and chemical and test laboratories boast state-of-the-art equipment and specialists in every facet of lubricant technology. At AMSOIL, unparalleled quality standards are assured. And AMSOIL provides a full range of customer and technical services, while fourteen distribution centers throughout North America and the world keep pace with the increasing demand for AMSOIL products. The facilities at the AMSOIL Corporate Headquarters reflect the AMSOIL commitment to excellence. High-speed bottling lines, state-of-the-art information processing equipment and the latest quality control techniques are used to create the highest quality motor oil and aid Dealers in running their businesses. Fourteen strategically located warehouses distribute AMSOIL products to Dealers and ultimately to customers throughout North America and around the world. These customers confirm what we've known all along. AMSOIL is "The First in Synthetics." AMSOIL Announces The Purchase Of A New And Larger Plant "A demonstration of confidence as we look toward the future". In a commitment to future growth, AMSOIL has signed an agreement to purchase a new building near the current AMSOIL manufacturing and distribution facility in Superior, Wisc. "In order to keep pace with growth we've been aggressively reviewing our options. We were very pleased to find a suitable facility for expansion," said Albert J. Amatuzio, AMSOIL President and CEO. Commenting on the facility itself, Alan Amatuzio, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and COO, said, "With thirty-eight loading docks and four drive through bays, this acquisition is ideal for the company's future expansion needs. The building is well constructed and in very good condition." This building was previously used by Fleming Foods as a distribution warehouse. Constructed in 1990, the 371,363 square foot building complex is situated on 55.5 acres of property. It includes 6422 square feet of office and miscellaneous space, 10,141 square feet of truck maintenance space, 245,600 square feet of storage space and 109,200 square feet of refrigerated and freezer space. The entire building is air conditioned. AMSOIL is not closing the current production plant or corporate offices. This new facility is just for additional expansion. More detailed plans for utilizing the new facility will be generated after closing the transaction in mid-September, 2004. "The new facility is a demonstration of confidence to AMSOIL Dealers as we look toward the future," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Dean Alexander. History of AMSOIL: Lieutenant Colonel Albert J. Amatuzio served as an award winning jet fighter pilot for 28 years and had ample opportunity to witness synthetic lubricants in action. These oils are used exclusively in jet engines because of three extraordinary performance characteristics: an ability to reduce friction and wear on engine components, an ability to function dependably at severe temperature extremes, and an ability to withstand rigorous and lengthy engine operation without chemical breakdown. Recognizing that these same lubricant characteristics would prove invaluable in combustion engines, Al Amatuzio formulated the first synthetic motor oil to meet API service requirements for automobile engines. The new lubricant performed like no other before it; when the first can of AMSOIL 10W-40 appeared on the market in 1972, it signaled the birth of an entire industry. In almost three decades, our synthetic oils have expanded the boundaries of lubrication science and redefined the performance possibilities of modern machinery and engines. AMSOIL INC. was founded on Al Amatuzio's desire for technical innovation, his commitment to high quality, and his belief that consumers would respond to a superior product. Research and testing are high priorities at AMSOIL. Our research and development facilities are staffed by specialists in every facet of synthetic lubricant technology. The chemical and engine test laboratories are well equipped with the sensitive analytical instruments needed for design and development of the world's finest oils. Research and Development Quality assurance test procedures are rigorous, and begin with analysis of every single barrel of raw materials that enters the plant. Both during new product development as a continuing control on the manufacturing process, AMSOIL lubricants are subjected to an exhaustive series of standardized tests, including those that measure film and shear strength, flashpoint, volitility, and high and low temperature viscosity. No other lubricant manufacturer in the world matches the high quality standards set by AMSOIL, and all of AMSOIL's synthetic lubricants exceed industry specifications by a wide margin. Our 100% American made products pass even Europe's more stringent tests with "flying colors". Field Testing Even the most comprehensive lab testing must be validated in the field. AMSOIL products are proven in intensive field demonstrations involving automobiles, trucks, and commercial and industrial equipment in real world service situations. Long range studies have involved vehicles requiring the most severe lubricant applications: taxicabs, delivery fleets, police and emergency vehicles, over the road transports, and heavy duty construction and industrial machinery. Results of tests performed under these extreme operating conditions demonstrate most emphatically that AMSOIL products reduce engine wear, decrease maintenance time, maximize fuel efficiency, and increase fleet cost effectiveness. The final, conclusion proof of any lubrication product is, of course, the superior performance acknowledged by satisfied consumers and cost conscious fleet managers. Environmental Impact As our world strengthens its environmental policies and grapples with pollution issues, the ecological wisdom of using synthetic lubricants becomes obvious. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils outlast regular petroleum based oils by as much as eight times. These remarkable long drain intervals help ease the world's waste disposal problem: users of synthetics simply have much less oil and fewer plastic containers to deal with. The combined use of AMSOIL motor oil, air and oil filters, and engine oil analysis has now made one fill, zero waste lubrication a reality. The superior lubricity of AMSOIL products means less friction, drag, and wear on critical engine parts. The resulting improvement in fuel efficiency and reduction of emission levels contribute to the conservation of natural resources and protection of the atmosphere.  Additionally, AMSOIL has made the technology of biodegradability a top research priority, with encouraging recent successes. AMSOIL INC. is determined to meet the challenge of the lubrication industry's environmental responsibilities head on. Our long standing quality products lead the way to a greener, healthier planet for the next generation.