July 19, 2006 - For Immediate Release

Effective July 19, 2006, Orr Safety Corporation is a new Safety Member of supplyFORCE.

Since 1948, Orr Safety's primary business focus has been in the wholesale distribution of industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and fire-related equipment and supplies. Today, as one of the nation's largest privately owned safety distributors, Orr represents over 600 leading global manufacturers covering all aspects of product classifications with a network of strategically located distribution centers. Orr’s alliances with key international shipping partners enable them to provide logistical solutions to virtually any destination in the world. And all Orr Safety locations are ISO-9001 certified.

The cornerstone of Orr Safety’s innovation strategy is non-traditional thinking and a commitment to improvement by all associates. Orr incorporates best practices from businesses all over the world, and continuously invests in state-of-the-art, leading-edge technologies in order processing, inventory control, logistics, information management, financial management and communications. Orr Safety’s goal is to leverage these assets to enhance customer service levels, while lowering the cost of doing business for their customers.

For more information, please contact Ted Buck, VP, Major Accounts, at 502-774-579 1or David Duco, Vice President of National Accounts (supplyFORCE) at 513-336-7431.