"One of Our Top Choices"

January 22, 1999

Cosmair, Inc.
285 Terminal Avenue
Clark, NJ
Attention: Mr. Lawrence Chu

Re: Anthony Amiano Construction Co., Inc.

Dear Sir:
Amiano Construction has worked at National Starch & Chemical Companies in excess of fourteen years. I have personally supervised many of their projects here at Bridgewater for the last six years as Senior Project Manager. These projects have consisted, but not limited to laboratory rebuilding, setting hoods, and cutting new sinks in epoxy tops. Construction of an explosion-proof pilot plant. They have also rebuilt offices within laboratories and reconstructed executive offices. National Starch has recently rebuilt a unit of laboratories, reusing existing cabinets and rebuilding new offices on each end with new floors and ceilings.

Our company stresses safety and we find Amiano Construction very accommodating in this area. All Amiano Construction employees are schooled and briefed in safety management making supervision a lot easier.

Amiano Construction is one of our top choices in a contractor for their ability to get the project finished on time and in a good workmanlike manner. If you have any questions I will be more than happy to answer them.

Truly Yours,

Wayne Warren
Senior Project Supervisor

National Starch and Chemical Company