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In re: A ll Asbestos Litigation Filed by The Simmons Firm , Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, Madison Cty., I U 8/28/03 i _ 9-0 i ; i i 3URCHASING 55671565 53 / co An 1C Industries Company September 3, 1986 Eaton Corporation. Axle & Brake Division P.O. Box 595 Galesburg, Ml 49053 Abex C< Frictior 3EP Troy, lull 4 1313164a AXLE a U"AKE DIVISION PRODUCT ENGINFfrimc .s <3 Attn: Mr. James R. Clark, Engineering Supervisor To All Abex Original Equipment Customers: I a c* As you are aware, the use of asbestos materials has comi under . increased scrutiny within government, commercia] enterprise and consumer groups. The resulting publicity and legislation have made the use-of this material' ir our products much less desirable and more costly. ' These events have led Abex Corporation to make the decision to exit the asbestos friction materials business. However, this will be done in a manner which also considers the needs of our O.E. customers whom we value very highly. Effective January 1, 1988 Abex Corporation will no longer sell any asbestos based materials. Beginning immediately, we will not quote on any new products or part numbers which you do not currently procure. - We. strongly urge you to test and approve one of our new asbestos-free products for suchapplications. "q 'Q ^ ,3 ^ *8 ^ ^ ^ <0 .*. a Q' In the interim, we will continue to supply your needs with asbestos based friction material if it has been an active part number. We believe this program provides you with sufficient time to conclude the required testing and certification of asbestos-free material to replace any asbestos product you may stillbe using. ^ . Co Any information or assistance you may require to accomplish this task will be readily supplied. Your continued .support is appreciated as Abex completes the transition to asbestos-free products. 5 C. A. Martin Vice-President Original Equipment Sales CAM/bd 2 ,1 to 2 rs EAB 002150