ClearCross Wins The Lubricants World Annual Award In Services; ClearCross' Material Compliance Solution Brings Home the Gold

    RESTON, Va.--March 27, 2002--ClearCross, the leading provider of applications and intelligent content for cross-border trade compliance and security, announced today that it has won the Lubricants World Annual Award in the Services category for its Materials Compliance Solution.
    The Lubricants World Annual Awards competition recognizes products and services that are expected to enjoy significant success or to represent outstanding technical achievement within the lubricants industry and its affiliated industries. The specific categories and numbers of awards given vary from year to year to reflect changes in lubricant usage, formulation, or need.
    ClearCross' Materials Compliance Solution was chosen for its ability to help company's transport, manufacture, and market products cost-efficiently by ensuring that component entry and paperwork are in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
    "In choosing this product for the award," said Kathryn Carnes, Lubricants World editor-in-chief, "we took into account several factors. We were impressed that ClearCross works with associates around the globe, ensuring that its information on legislative and regulatory issues is up-to-date. Its focus on customer needs also impressed us. That a major marketer like Castrol Industrial would use the service demonstrates the level of proficiency ClearCross has achieved."
    "We are very honored and excited to receive this award from Lubricants World," said Bruce E. Johnson, President and CEO of ClearCross, Inc. "This award is a great reflection on ClearCross, its services and people."

    About ClearCross

    ClearCross is the leading global provider of intelligent content and applications for cross-border trade compliance and security. From product design to logistics, comprehensive content supports regulatory compliance requirements and expanding security measures worldwide.
    Our focus simplifies global commerce needs for industries where value chain efficiency can have a significant impact on profitability, including Chemical, Energy, Pharmaceutical, High-tech and Automotive. Clients include Akzo Nobel, BP, Merck Pharmaceutical, Oracle, CCL Custom Manufacturing, and Volvo. ClearCross is headquartered in Reston, Va. For more information please visit www.clearcross.com.