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Cumming, GA, USA - Feb. 05, 2008 – Strata Systems, Inc. today announced that its high tenacity geogrids and other soil reinforcement products have been issued a CE marking certification. CE is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives.

“Having the CE mark on our geogrid products will give us a great boost into the European market for geosynthetics,” said Strata Systems, Inc. President Chip Fuller. “The CE mark is also recognized globally as an indicator of high product quality control and good manufacturing management.”

The CE marking allows Strata to freely sell and distribute its products throughout the 28 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). It declares that Strata’s soil reinforcement materials meet certain standards under Directive EN13251 for geotextile materials used in earthworks and retaining wall construction.

Strata’s CE marking announcement coincides with the company receiving its ISO 9001:2000 twelve-month surveillance audit certificate. The ISO certification assures Strata’s ongoing compliance with globally recognized ISO standards for quality management systems to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships.

In the broad scope of overseas competition, Fuller sees a direct linkage between his company’s ISO and CE marking certifications. “As we grow internationally, we know that customers are looking for ISO: 9001 certification to ensure that we have the management systems in place to meet their expectations. Having ISO helped us tremendously with the CE testing and documentation process.”

Strata Systems is a leader in the production and distribution of advanced geogrid soil reinforcement and composite geosynthetic products under the Stratagrid®, MicrogridTM and StratadrainTM brands. Additionally, the company’s newly acquired Sleeve-ItTM product line affords engineers a code-compliant system for integrating fencing into engineered retaining walls. High performance Strata products are designed to meet complex engineering and construction challenges relating to retaining walls, reinforced slopes and embankments. Strata Systems’ state-of-the-industry manufacturing and R&D capabilities are an extension of its commitment to growth through innovation. Strata Systems is a subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc. the leader in performance textiles and fabrics, recognized globally for its Sunbrella® brand.

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