NAPA Filters Adds BioShield(R) 75 To Cabin Filters for Increased Protection

GASTONIA, N.C., Oct. 30, 2006 -- NAPA Filters, a leader in aftermarket filtration, announces it is adding the antimicrobial agent BioShield(R) 75 to its cabin air filters to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria that can affect comfort and health.

BioShield(R) 75 uses exclusive patented technology developed by scientists for IndusCo Ltd. and has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for a wide variety of uses, including air filtration.

When treated with BioShield(R) 75, filter surfaces are significantly less susceptible to the growth of molds, mildew, fungi and odor-causing bacteria. BioShield(R) 75 bonds to the filter and is not released into the air, making it extremely safe.

NAPA Filters provides filters for cars, light and heavy duty trucks, diesel pickup trucks, tractors, heavy duty construction and off-road and over the road heavy duty vehicles.

"Our filters are very efficient at cleaning cabin air," said Mr. Jim Bruney, Director of CRM - NAPA Filters. "With the addition of BioShield(R) 75, they are now able to virtually eliminate the odors, mold and mildew that collect on all filters over time. This means a cleaner, healthier ride for drivers and passengers."

The buildup of microbes on a cabin air filter is most noticeable when the air conditioning system is turned on after a long period of inactivity and a blast of moldy air comes out the AC vents. "BioShield(R) 75 virtually eliminates that problem," said Mr. Bruney. "Much of the odor in a car or truck comes from the buildup of bacteria on filter surfaces. This happens with all cabin filters, but now NAPA cabin filters with BioShield(R) 75 eliminates the problem."

BioShield(R) 75 is a revolutionary way of inhibiting the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and fungi. Unlike most other antimicrobial agents, which poison the microbes, BioShield(R) 75 physically attacks the microbes and renders them inert.

"It is this physical process that makes NAPA Filters with BioShield(R) 75 so effective and so safe," said Joe Mason, president of IndusCo. "There are no poisons involved. There is nothing harmful to humans."

NAPA Filters with BioShield(R) 75 will be available early next year at over 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores and 12,000 NAPA AutoCare Centers nationwide.