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a I fst I 03 g fftt .0 5^ 1 inft v ' A . . An 1C Industries Company September 3, 1986 Eaton Corporation Axle s Brake Division P.O. Box 595 Galesburg, MI 49053 RECEIVED- GEP 13 Abe* Cordpration Friction Products Divteioi B/10 _ I V^?s4 qg Beaver Pd Troy.MI46Cfi4*31b4 l)l3ieO-4f /XL G UKAKc DIVISION PRODUCT ENGINEERING Attn: Mr. James R. Clark, Engineering Supervisor To All Abex Original Equipment Customers: As you are aware, the use o asbestos materials has come under increased scrutiny within government, commercial enterprise and consumer groups. The resulting publicity And legislation have made the use of this material in 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 whichyou do not currently procure. We strongly urge youto test and approve one of our new asbestos-free products for such applications. 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 still be using. Any t information or assistance you may require accomplish this task will be readily supplied. to ; Your continued support is appreciated as Abex completes the transition to asbestos-free products. - ft C.A. Martin - Vice-President ~ Original Equipment Sales CAM/bd 5^1 $ ifnt mft X EAB U152II SCF-EC-3175 ft FUei by The Simmons Firm, Circuit Court, Third Judicial District, Madison Cry., IL ; 8/28/03