Snap-on Named a Charter Member of the National Environmental Achievement Track by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

KENOSHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) and other charter members of the National Environmental Achievement Track (Achievement Track) today at a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C.

According to the EPA, the Achievement Track program is designed to recognize and encourage top environmental performers - organizations that go beyond compliance with regulatory requirements to attain levels of environmental performance and management that benefit people, communities, and the environment.

"The EPA approached Snap-on about being a charter member because of our established Environmental Health and Safety policy and because of Snap-on's environmental performance," said Hiram Buffington, Snap-on's director of environmental and industrial services. "Having multiple Snap-on facilities attain this elite status illustrates our ongoing commitment to the environment and to future generations. We believe being a good corporate citizen is the right thing to do for our employees and the communities we serve."

To qualify for the Achievement Track, Snap-on demonstrated that it has adopted and implemented an environmental management system (EMS). In addition, Snap-on quantified its specific environmental achievements and its commitment to continued improvement, confirmed its commitment to public outreach and performance reporting, and demonstrated its record of sustained compliance with environmental requirements.

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural and other commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company direct sales and distributor channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and employs approximately 14,000 worldwide. For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.

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