Infineum Announces Global ISO 9001-2000 Certification

'An industry first' claims company

Infineum International Limited has announced that its manufacturing, procurement, technology, sales and customer supply chain services have been awarded a single global certificate to the latest ISO 9001-2000 quality standards defined by the International Organization for Standardisation.

Achieved by undergoing a third party audit from a recognized, accredited agency, certification requires compliance for quality assurance in stringent criteria specified in ISO 9001-2000. Certification assures customers that their requirements and expectations with regard to quality are fulfilled. Det Norske Veritas conducted the Infineum audit for standard compliance.

"Companies having a truly global certification for all parts of their business processes are extremely rare. We believe Infineum has the unique distinction of being the first lubricant and fuel additives producer that has achieved a global, industry recognised certification in all areas that interface with our customers, and we are probably one of the first in the chemicals industry", said Tony Gaskell, President and CEO of Infineum International Limited.

"We are particularly gratified that although we already had very stringent quality systems in place, we have now embraced all areas of our business activities into one, single, globally recognised certification", he added.

Notes to editors
With headquarters in Milton Hill, near Abingdon, U.K., the Infineum Group of Companies is a major worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of lubricant additives used primarily in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and marine engines, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuels. Its customers are oil companies and other lubricant and fuel marketers. The Infineum product line also includes specialty additives for automotive transmission fluids, gear and industrial oils. For more information, visit Infineum on the Web at www.infineum.com.

Contact:

Malcolm Rose
Infineum UK Ltd.
44 1235 54 9509

Judy Donovan
Infineum USA L.P.
908-474-6705

Karen Woon
Infineum Singapore PTE Ltd.
65 6895 6887