American Fire Retardant Corp. Favors Steps to ''Harden'' Buildings Against Terrorists.

Business Editors

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2001

American Fire Retardant Corp. AFRC, a fire protection company that specializes in fire prevention and fire containment announced today that the Company is strongly in favor of future steps to "harden" buildings against terrorists.

"Our business focus to help prevent any American tragedy," stated American Fire Retardant Corp. President Stephen Owens.

In the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, National Academy of Engineering experts have accelerated plans to release a prioritized list of technologies that may further hinder future terrorist attacks.

Efforts to isolate and strengthen buildings include:

-- Reversal of recent moves to loosen fireproofing standards in steel buildings


-- Sealed and compartmentalized ventilation systems to prevent chemical or
biological attacks

-- Larger lobbies to handle beefed-up security equipment and personnel

-- Thicker walls at street level and windows that shatter into only a few
pieces in a blast

-- Fewer vulnerable parking lots beneath buildings

-- More buildings surrounded by open space and fences to keep car bombs and
other threats distant

"I strongly believe that the United States can be the example for countries throughout the world in the area of fire proofing and fire retardants," added Owens. "These newer standards will help in the degradation of the steel and extend the life of the steel prior to collapse.

About American Fire Retardant Corp

American Fire Retardant Corp. is in the business of developing, manufacturing and marketing a line of interior and exterior fire retardant chemicals. The Company provides fire resistive finishing services through its "Textile Processing Center" for commercial users.

American Fire Retardant Corp. also designs new technology for future fire resistive applications that are being mandated by local, state and governmental agencies. Additionally, the Company is active in the construction industry as sub-contractors for fire stop and fire film installations.

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