Abatix Corp.

Abatix Corp. (“Abatix”) markets and distributes personal protection and safety equipment and durable and nondurable supplies predominantly to the environmental industry, the industrial safety industry, the homeland security industry and, combined with tools and tool supplies, to the construction industry. Abatix, through its wholly owned subsidiary, International Enviroguard Systems, Inc. (“IESI”), a Delaware corporation, imports disposable clothing sold through Abatix and other distribution companies not in direct competition with Abatix. Abatix and IESI are collectively referred to herein as the “Company.” The Company began operations in May 1983 as an industrial safety supply company located in Dallas, Texas, and was originally incorporated in Texas as T&T Supply Company, Inc. in March 1984.