Abatix Corp. (the “Company”) 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. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, International
Enviroguard Systems, Inc. (“IESI”), imports disposable clothing sold through the
Company and other distribution companies not in direct competition with Abatix.

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. To prepare for its initial public offering of its
securities in March 1989, Abatix incorporated in Delaware on December 5, 1988 to
effect and complete an Agreement and Plan of Merger with T&T Supply on
December 9, 1988.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2004%2f03%2f30%2f0000845779-04-000030.html#FIS_BUSINESS"