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J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. j 1051 Sperry.Road, Siockion. California 95206 Td.:(209) 982-I500 Tdex:J5949l Telecopier:(209jL465-8184 ! Re: J-M 7b Cease Manufacture Of Asbestos Cement (A/C) Pipe Products Effective: May 31, 1988 Because the use of A/C pipe products has declined drastically over the past few years, J-M vil1 cease to manufacture these products on May 31, 1988 at Denison, Texas. j , . J-M has attempted to supply A/C pipe in a declining market while simultaneously producing sufficient volume per producing plant to remain economically viable. For this reason, the Stockton, California A/C facility was shut down in June of 1967 with Denison, Texas remaining as the sole A/C pipe producing facility in the J-M organization. * As markets further declined, Denison production decreased from five days to three and then finally to two. at which point it is no longer economical to prod ice- j' ' ; X i j.' j j j; j. | i The decision to cease production was made only after vecy, very careful and thoughtful evaluation of all factors involved, including our loyal employees at Denison. It was a difficult decision, but the declining market left us no choice. j j j jFor those of you who are currently active with J-M A/C products, our personnel will closely coordinate with you to implement our withdrawal from the marketplace in as orderly a manner as possible. j. A/C products have served the American public for a long, long time and j we sincrely appreciate the business that ue have had with you over the ] yeacs. ! Ernest H. Pronske Vice President of Sales EHP/mec JMM 00000333 SC-SEC-0990 SC-JMM-