BESI, Inc. Acquires Tie Tech

PRESS RELEASE

(Nov. 7, 2005) -- On Nov. 1 at the NAPT conference, BESI, Inc. announced it's acquisition of Tie Tech, Inc. of Lynwood , Washington . Tie Tech's product line compliments BESI, Inc.'s existing product line by providing the highest quality accessories and restraint systems in the industry. Tie Tech's Safecut webbing cutter is unmatched in performance, utilizing a stainless steel blade for an easy clean cut. The blade is encased in a durable, comfortable mold that contours to the natural grip of the users' hand. The EVAC-AIDE is the industries leading evacuation blanket designed to assist in the easy removal of impaired passengers during evacuation. Tie Tech also manufactures a wheel chair restraint system that is easily installed for safe secure transport of occupants in wheel chairs.

Tie Tech, LLC will continue to operate as an independent company as a division of BESI, Inc.