Fact Sheet September 2008 Contact: Julie Kerr (248) 372-8222 julie_kerr@denso-diam.com Bridgette LaRose (248) 372-8266 bridgette_larose@denso-diam.com DENSO North American Environmental Awards DENSO CORPORATION Kariya, Aichi prefecture, Japan 2006 EPA Climate Protection Award for developing a new technology that reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of vehicle air conditioning, refrigeration units and residential heat pumps 2004 EPA Climate Protection Award for developing an electrical inverter air conditioning system that provides cooling when engine is not running 2002 EPA Climate Protection Award for developing the worldÕs first mass-produced CO2 refrigerant heat-pump water heater for households 2001 Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Environmental Rating Survey Top marks (AAA score) 1993 EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for developing methods to convert air conditioning systems to HFC-134a, which replaced the ozone-depleting refrigerant CFC-12 DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. Southfield, Mich. 2002 Southfield Community Foundation Commitment to Community Award for improving the community through support of Rouge River Rescue 2002 Ford Motor Company Recognition of Achievement World Excellence Award for environmental leadership and honor as one of its top suppliers in the world 2001 Best Friend of the Rouge Award for volunteer and financial contributions in support of the Rouge River Cleanup Project and the Rouge Education Program Ð more Ð 2001 Ford Motor Company Recognition of Achievement World Excellence Award for innovation in reducing the environmental impact of Ford products and ISO 14001 certification at majority of plants 2001 Greening of Detroit Gold Trowel Award for improving the environment through volunteer and financial support of Greening of Detroit's Moses Field Project DENSO MANUFACTURING CANADA, INC. Guelph, Ontario 2005 Honda ISO14001 Recognition Award for excellence in environmental management through ISO 14001 certification DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN, INC. Battle Creek, Mich. 2007 National Environmental Performance Track Performance Award, received for demonstrating exemplary environmental performance during participation in the program. 2005 EPA Smartway Partnership, a voluntary collaboration between EPA and the freight industry 2000-2005 U.S. EPA National Environmental Performance Track, Charter Member, a voluntary partnership recognizing top environmental performance among participating U.S. facilities 2001 Honda ISO14001 Recognition Award for excellence in environmental management through ISO 14001 certification 1998-2007 Michigan Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) for environmental stewardship; also received the Longevity Award 1998-2007 Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership Certification 1992 Michigan Chamber of Commerce Environmental Quality Award for environmental stewardship 1990, 2001 Michigan Water Environment Association Award for being chosen industrial wastewater operator of the year DENSO MANUFACTURING TENNESSEE, INC. Maryville, Tenn. 2004 Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Federation Wastewater Award for excellence in wastewater pre-treatment operations (10 consecutive years) - more - 2004 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Environmental Excellence Award for best overall past performance and reductions in discharge of environmentally hazardous substances 2003 Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) for achieving Performer status (top level) 2003 Little River Watershed Association Award for industrial environmental protection 2001, 2002 Tennessee Association of Business Environmental Awards for outstanding achievement in water quality; and certificate level in solid waste management 2002 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Industrial Pollution Award for overall environmental effort DENSO MANUFACTURING ATHENS TENNESSEE, INC. Athens, Tenn. 2008 Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Federation Wastewater Award for excellence in operation and management of industrial pretreatment facilities 2006 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Water Quality Award for reducing water usage by 3 million gallons and preventing 300 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually by reducing cooling tower usage 2006 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Certificate of Achievement in Solid Waste Management for not generating 3,500 gallons of non-hazardous waste and reused used oil through material reuse 2004 Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Federation Wastewater Award for excellence in operation and management of industrial pretreatment facilities 2004 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Certificate of Achievement in Solid Waste Management for reducing landfill waste by more than 2,400 tons per year through reuse of ceramic waste 2003 Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) for achieving Performer status (top level) 2002 Tennessee Association of Business Environmental Awards for hazardous waste management (replaced a petroleum distillate-based cleaner with non-hazardous alternative) DENSO MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Apodaca, Nuevo Le—n, Mexico 2005 Certificaci—n de Industria Limpia/"Clean Industry" Certification, recognition from Mexico Federal Environment Authority for environmental legal compliance - more - AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING SERVICES, INC. Murietta, Calif. 1996 California Water Environment Association's Southern California Plant of the Year for outstanding professional achievement within wastewater field ASSOCIATED FUEL PUMP SYSTEMS CORPORATION Anderson, S.C. 2005 South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program for demonstrating superior environmental performance through pollution prevention, energy and resource conservation, and the use of an environmental management system 2005 U.S. EPA Environmental Performance Track, Member, a voluntary partnership recognizing top environmental performance among participating U.S. facilities 2001 South Carolina Wildlife Federation Industrial Conservation Award for outstanding achievement in the conservation of South CarolinaÕs natural resources ASMO NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Statesville, N.C. 2008 EPA National Environmental Performance Track Member Recertification 2005 Environmental Business of the Year by Iredell County Recycling & Keep Iredell Clean for reducing solid waste and increasing items to be recycled 2004 North Carolina Environmental Steward for demonstrating a mature environmental management system and setting aggressive environmental performance goals 2002 EPA National Environmental Performance Track, a voluntary partnership that recognizes top environmental performance among participating U.S. facilities 2000 The National Strategic Goals Program, a cooperative effort between the EPA and the metal finishing industry 1994 City of Statesville PACE Award for Environmental Excellence for reducing pollutants in industrial discharge ASMO GREENVILLE OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Greenville, N.C. 2002 Industry of the Year award from the Pitt County Development Commission for leadership in new technology, environmental activities, safety, learning and the community - more - ASMO MANUFACTURING, INC. Battle Creek, Mich. 2007Ð2008 Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership award for continuous environmental stewardship efforts 2001 Honda Green Supplier Award for efforts in pollution prevention, energy reduction and conservation of natural resources GAC CORPORATION DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Coahuila, Mexico 2005 Certificaci—n de Industria Limpia / "Clean Industry" Certification recognition by Mexico Federal Environment Authority for environmental legal compliance # # # N.A. Environmental Awards - 2