Sierra consolidates Shields Hose to Clearwater facility

12/27/01

Effective 1/2/01, all Shields customers will be serviced from the Clearwater, FL facility. Janet Alexander and Alice Brock will return to the Shields Operation in a combined customer service and procurement role. Maryann Wilkinson will remain as General Manager. Customers have the option of combining Sierra and Shields orders through Litchfield, or placing hose orders directly with Shields. Freight minimums will not be affected in this arrangement.