NAPERVILLE, Ill., and LUXEMBOURG, Feb. 14--PRNewswire - AsiaNet/InfoQuest Chairman and CEO of General Mediterranean Holding SA Controls More Than 100 Companies Throughout the World PolyBrite International's Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems, a leading provider of light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions, LED light bulbs and safety products, announced today that Mr. Nadhmi Auchi, founder, Chairman and CEO of General Mediterranean Holding SA (GMH) based in Luxembourg, has been named Honorary Chairman. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060213/CGM003LOGO ) "Energy conservation and operational efficiencies are critical issues throughout the world and in the global business community," said Mr. Auchi. "Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems develops and manufactures energy-saving and environmentally friendly lighting solutions, which have a lifetime up to 10 years. Their solutions are ideal for many of GMH properties and companies, and for the countries in which we conduct business." Mr. Auchi established GMH in Luxembourg in 1979 after owning and managing construction and trading companies in Iraq, which he left in 1980. While building his companies and diversifying industries, he has received internationalrecognition and honor for his achievements and charitable activities fromcountries, religious organizations and humanitarian groups. "Nadhmi Auchi is an outstanding citizen of the world, and his global business acumen and access to international businesses will be a tremendous asset for Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems," said Carl Scianna, CEO of PolyBriteInternational's Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems. "His role as honorary chairman will help propel the company further into international business and government work. "Through his experiences, he understands the important contribution PolyBrite products can make to reducing energy costs, increasing efficiencies and helping to bring accessible light to energy-challenged areas throughout the world," Mr. Scianna added. About PolyBrite International, Inc. PolyBrite International is a full-service lighting company specializing in complete innovative LED lighting systems, LED light bulbs and safety products bycombining proprietary polymer lensing technology with LEDs. PolyBrite's Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems (W-LED) brand is the result of an agreement between PolyBrite International, Inc., a Goeken Group Company, and Westinghouse Lighting Corporation for joint distribution and marketing of light emitting diode (LED) lighting technologies. More information on PolyBrite's Westinghouse LED Lighting Systems is available via the Internet at http://www.w-led.com or by calling 1-800-320-3801. SOURCE PolyBrite International, Inc. /CONTACT: Cindy Bohde of Bohde Marketing, +1-312-642-2484, [email protected] , or Tula Kareotes of PolyBrite International, Inc., +1-617-717-6700ext.163, [email protected] / /Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi bin/prnh/20060213/CGM003LOGO AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org PRN Photo Desk, [email protected] / /Web site: http://www.polybrite.com http://www.w-led.com / --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--