SRG Global Receives Top Honors From Ford Motor Company

Tier One supplier's Ripley Plant recognized for industry-leading, quality achievements

RIPLEY, Tenn., August 12, 2010: SRG Global Inc. (www.srgglobalinc.com), one of the world's leading providers of advanced high value coatings on plastics for the automotive, commercial trucking and household appliance industries, today announced that its Ripley, Tenn., plant has received the prestigious "Q1" quality award from Ford Motor Company. Plant Manager Keith Taylor made the announcement.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Ford Motor Company," said Taylor. "This achievement is a direct result of the hard work and determination of the 300-plus people who come to work every day with one thing in mind: doing their very best, so we can produce the very best for our customers."

The nearly 350,000 square foot plant houses several key processes, including molding, painting, chrome plating and assembly. Among its most visible consumer products is the grille for the hot-selling Ford Escape SUV.

Taylor said the company will officially celebrate the Q1 Award today at a plant open house and presentation with employees, customers and community leaders. Invited guests will receive a plant tour and the Q1 Ford flag will be raised and flown in recognition of the quality achievement.

About SRG Global
SRG Global Inc., a Guardian company, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chrome plated plastic parts for the automotive, commercial truck and household appliance industries, with a manufacturing presence in major world markets including North America, Western and Central Europe and China. The company is headquartered near Detroit in Warren, Michigan. Unrivaled in product breadth and global reach, SRG Global is driven to accelerate development and delivery of breakthrough coating technologies with products that are engineered for greater surface durability, structural integrity and enhanced functionality, transcending mere decorative items.