QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT Achieving a high and consistent level of quality is and has always been one of the main criteria of Company policy. The continuous development of our Group is reflected in the attitude of its employees towards our quality commitment and their adherence to the Quality Management System rules and procedures. The QMS defined in our Quality Management manual has been implemented according to the DIN EN ISO 9001 Standard and is also subject to constant review and improvement in accordance with specific international standards, e.g. QS9000 and VDA 6.1 and technology. Certifications received from third parties serve to illustrate Gesipa's total quality commitment. Customer quality expectations are the driving force behind our quest for constant quality improvements to our products and services. To ensure total compliance with all Quality Management measures, Gesipa management ensures quality audits are carried out both internally and with our material and component suppliers. The Quality Manager has full autonomy in matters relating to quality assurance and management. All Gesipa Quality Management measures aim primarily at long-lasting customer satisfaction, thereby strengthening our market position and ensuring the existence and prosperity of the Gesipa organisation. GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH R. Biermann Chairman Walldorf, November  1999.