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SPX Corporation (SPX) is committed to operating our businesses throughout the world in a manner that meets or exceeds applicable environmental laws and is protective of the environment and public health. We will strive to continuously improve the management of our environmental responsibilities and develop sustainable solutions to our environmental challenges.

The Director — Environmental of SPX is responsible for implementing these policies and practices. Day-to-day responsibility for adherence rests with each Business Unit President. All employees will be made aware of these policies and practices and will be responsible for applying them to their jobs. By communicating material information on the environment at regular intervals.

SPX is committed to:

Our Suppliers and Contractors 
By working with our suppliers and contractors to enhance environmental performance.

Our Communities
By communicating openly regarding environmental issues with the communities in which our facilities are located and addressing such issues as appropriate.
 
Regulatory Authorities
By cooperating with all environmental regulatory authorities in reaching our mutual goal of protecting public heath and the environment. 
 
Our Employees
By communicating and providing the appropriate training and resources to address environmental issues, assure compliance and protect the environment.
 
Our Customers
By providing products that, when properly used, are environmentally safe and comply
with applicable standards. By striving to continually improve the environmental
performance of our products.

Our Businesses
By endeavoring to decrease the use of virgin materials, consume less energy, reduce waste, minimize packaging materials and produce energy-efficient, durable, and recyclable products. 

Our Shareholders
By conducting assessments to evaluate the compliance and liability issues associated with
current and past business transactions and operations and providing resources needed to
address them.

Christopher J. Kearney
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
SPX Corporation
July 1, 2009