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Daniel Measurement and Control

9720 Old Katy Road (77055-6209)
P.O. Box 19097
Houston, TX 77224-9097

September 26, 2001

RE: Sale of the Liquid Level Gauge and Valve product line

Dear Valued Customer,

As many of you know, Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc. has focused their vision of
the future on becoming the very best at serving the customer in oil and gas custody
transfer and fiscal metering applications. In support of our vision statement, the Level
Gauge and Valve product line has been sold.

We are pleased to announce that Daniel has sold the product line to Quest-Tec
Solutions, a Houston, Texas based company. With transition assistance and support of
the Daniel organization, Quest-Tec will continue the sales, manufacturing and support
of the very same products you have come to know. Quest-Tec, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Baro Holdings, Inc., is managed by people that have been involved with
liquid level products for over 15 years and should continue to provide an excellent level
of customer service and support.

As of September 27, 2001, please note the new address and phone number below:

Quest-Tec Solutions, Inc.

P.O. Box 2127
Stafford, TX 77477
Phone Number (281) 240-0440
Fax Number (281) 240-2440

Quest-Tec and Daniel management thank you for your continued support of the Daniel
Liquid Level Gauge and Valve business.
Sincerely,

Larry Irving, Jr.

Vice President
Business Development
Daniel Measurement and Control, Inc.