IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF THE AIRBELT BACK SUPPORT LINE FROM BRUDER SAFEGUARD INC.

Belleville, ON, CAN, December 10, 2001- Impacto Protective Products Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of specialized ergonomic products that help prevent cumulative trauma and repetitive strain injuries, has acquired the patented Air Belt Back Support and other specialty products from Bruder Healthcare.

Impacto Protective Products currently offers an extensive array of premium products, which includes gloves for both impact and vibration, wrist supports, anti-fatigue insoles, kneepads and other body protection as well as Trioxin lined Thermo Wraps for the wrist, elbow, forearm, knee and back.

Impacto also offers puncture resistant gloves and a selection of Kevlar products for protection from high heat and slash.

The acquisition of the Air Belt product line enables Impacto Protective Products to expand their product offering. This line will compliment Impacto’s Air Glove and wrist support product lines and is another way for Impacto to help you with all of your ergonomic needs.

Customers can contact Impacto Protective Products by calling 1-800- AIRBELT or 888-232-003.

Contact:

Impacto Protective Products Inc. 40 Dussek St., PO Box 524, Belleville, ON, K8N 5B2

Contact: Mr. E. Lehtinen, President

Tel: (613) 966-0062, 1-888- 232-0031(N. America), 0 (800) 028-0243 (UK)

Fax: (613) 966-0067, www.2protect.com, email: impacto@2protect.com