Sudbury, Ontario – August 25, 2009 Norguard Industries a leading designer and manufacturer of fall protection equipment, announces a product extension to its Go Pro-GirlTM line of products. “On April 16th Norguard launched its first line of products designed specifically for women and we are continuing to expand on this line with the addition of the Go Pro-Girl roofer’s kit” said Tina Desjardins, Vice President of Operations at Norguard Industries. “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. We are happy with the response to the line thus far and delighted by the feedback from women workers.” Desjardins says 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 harness backpad. Norguard Go Pro-Girl products are available through Norguard distributors immediately. -30- 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