Apex Engineering Products Corporation Successfully Completes Internationally
Recognized Certification Furthering the Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
and Continual Improvement.

Apex Engineering Products Corporation, a market leader in the manufacture of
specialty chemicals, announced today that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008
certification of its quality management system through Perry Johnson Registrars,
Inc. in accordance with the requirements of the International Organization for
Standardization.

“ISO 9001:2000 certification is a major milestone for any company and is
especially significant in distinguishing our company as the market leader in the
manufacture of specialty chemical cleaners. Apex Engineering Products
Corporation and our employees are committed to providing the highest quality
products and services to our customers. The successful completion of the
extensive third-party certification of our quality management system is a tribute to
the hard work and dedication of our entire organization,” stated Mark Bickler,
Vice President of Sales.

Eric Ostermeier, President of Apex Engineering Products Corporation, added
"ISO 9001:2008 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality for our
customers, our employees, and our suppliers. This supports a continual
improvement philosophy which is the responsibility of each employee within the
organization. In addition, this is a critical factor for obtaining entry into additional
international markets, especially in countries where ISO 9001:2000 certification is
required or strongly recommended."

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

The International Standards Organization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies created to facilitate international trade by development of global standards for realizing and measuring quality manufacturing practices. Since the first ISO standards were issued in 1987, an ISO Certification has come to be recognized as the ultimate assurance of a company’s quality management system.

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