Sudbury, Ontario – April 16, 2009- Norguard Industries a leading designer and manufacturer of fall
protection equipment, announces today its first line of harnesses, lanyards and Noryards for women.

"With the increased number of women entering the work labour force, Norguard recognized the
importance of designing a line of harnesses specifically with them in mind" said Tina Desjardins, Vice
President of Operations at Norguard Industries. "These harnesses maintain the same high quality
customers have come to know when wearing the Norguard brand, with modifications to the patterns to
accommodate body structure and is available in an exclusive shade of pink. In addition to the harnesses,
Norguard’s new Go Pro-GirlTM line will include lanyards and Noryards." Desjardins says that Norguard
continuously gains feedback from their customers and as a result creates innovative products that deliver
protection foremost, choice, and durability.

Each of the harnesses is CSA certified, and meets ANSI. All Norguard harnesses are manufactured
using polyester webbing with minimum breaking strength of 6,000lbs, the lanyards have a minimum
breaking strength of 9,800lbs. There are three types of connection options available; pass thru, tongue
and buckle or Kwik-Loc buckles. Extra comfort can be added to any harness with the addition of
Norguard’s X-Pad comfort support.

Norguard Go Pro-Girl products are available through Norguard distributors immediately.

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About Norguard Industries Inc.
Founded in 1989, Norguard Industries Inc. specializes in the field of fall protection and post fall rescue by
manufacturing the highest quality equipment and offering technical service leading the way with new
innovative products and solutions. Norguard Industries Inc. is an international company that is continually
expanding its line of fall protection, confined space and rescue products to meet the needs of worldwide
users. Our manufacturing facility, located in Sudbury, Ontario, is an ISO registered company, complying
to all regulatory bodies, with our CSA Testing Facility capabilities on site. For more information visit
www.norguard.com

Media Contact:
Joanne Lafrance Musico - Joanne@norguard.com
Corporate Director, Sales and Marketing
(800)267-6855 or (705)521-1115