Infineum USA L.P. was Recertified as an OSHA VPP STAR Site

LINDEN, NEW JERSEY (June 23, 2003) The two Infineum facilities located in Linden were recently recertified as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR sites for their safety and health programs. Infineum’s Bayway Chemical Plant and the Linden Business and Technology Center are two of 35 sites in New Jersey to receive this prestigious award.

The OSHA VPP STAR program recognizes companies that have been exemplary in reducing workplace hazards through management and employee cooperation.

In the fall of 2002, a team of auditors reviewed safety plans and programs and conducted employee interviews to verify their participation and knowledge of the safety and health systems in a week’s time.

OSHA VPP STAR Award recipients are characterized by a quality-based approach to excellence, a management commitment to the safety and health of employee and customers, an employee’s knowledge of safety and health programs and their responsibilities, a three-year injury rate that is 63 percent below industry average, and “above average” housekeeping.

“We are proud to be recognized by OSHA as a company that puts safety in the forefront,” said Infineum CEO Tony Gaskell. “Providing a safe work place for our employees and publicly acknowledging our commitment to employee health and welfare promotes employee pride and enhances industry standards,” Gaskell added.

“It’s a pleasure to come to a celebration like this to see what can be done when management and the production workers at a facility get together with one goal in mind and that is to make sure it’s a safe workplace,” said OSHA Region II VPP Manager, Norman Deitch.

“Infineum is a facility that makes sure you have the training and, the protective gear, and that you communicate with each other so that you have the excellent record that you have,” said Len Katz, assistant commissioner, NJ Department of Labor.

“I’ve lived in Elizabeth for more than 40 years and I’ve always known that I’ve always gone to sleep without any concerns of problems here,” said Angel Estrada, vice-chair of the Union County Freeholders, when talking about the peace of mind a safe site such as Infineum gives to him.

Infineum celebrated its achievement with employees, OSHA representatives, public officials, and other area industry representatives at Infineum’s Bayway Chemical Plant on May 30th and at the Linden Business and Technology Center on June 13th. Congratulatory letters, proclamations, and resolutions were received from Governor James E. McGreevey, the New Jersey Department of Labor, the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, the Union County Board of Chosen freeholders, and the City of Linden.

Notes to editors

With manufacturing, R&D and business center in Linden, New Jersey and headquarters in the 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.

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Lissette Gonzalez
Infineum USA L.P.
(908) 474-6505