Shawmut Corporation Receives Omega Award

W. BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Nov. 29, 2005 -- Shawmut Corporation, the leading independent supplier of laminated material in North America, has been awarded The Omega NorthFace Award for exemplary customer service. The award is given annually by the Omega Management Group, a leader in customer satisfaction and retention programs. It is based on a comprehensive survey of customers across the automotive, as well as other markets requiring high performance soft composites, such as medical and protective gear for first responders. The past recipients of the award include Theromoelectron Corp., Kronos, and Sony Broadcast and professional Support.

About Shawmut

Shawmut Corporation, headquartered in W. Bridgewater, MA, with additional facilities in Port Huron, MI and Plymouth MI is a premier provider of engineered soft composites and trim components to the OEM automotive interiors market, as well as high performance and protective apparel, medical, and industrial markets.