North Safety Products Appoints Richard Sustello Vice President Marketing

CRANSTON, R.I. (Feb. 2005) –John Kime, Senior Vice President and General Manager, has appointed Richard Sustello as the new Vice President of Marketing for the US Industrial Division, reporting to Mr. Kime. He will be located in Cranston.

Rick comes to North from Bacou/Dalloz where he has held a number of key management roles in new product development and marketing. Rick has a technical undergraduate degree and is an MBA graduate, bringing a new perspective to the many product lines that North manufactures.

Rick stated, "My passion is new products and North has more products than anyone in the manufacture of PPE. I couldn't be happier with this opportunity at North".

"A key component of future sales growth is the development and marketing of new products", said Mr. Kime. "Rick brings 26 years in the industry to North and his knowledge and contacts will prove invaluable in the years ahead".

About North Safety Products

North Safety Products, one of the world's largest manufacturers of occupational health and safety products, offers a full range of quality personal protection equipment (PPE), including head, hearing, eye/face, respiratory, hand, fall, lockout/tagout, protective footwear, first aid, controlled environment, traffic safety products and electrical safety products.

Source: North Safety Products