AirBoss Announces Change of Auditor

NEWMARKET, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX: BOS) (OTCQX:ABSSF) (the “Company” or “AirBoss”) today announced that, at the request of the Company, KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) has resigned as auditor of the Company effective August 18, 2026. The Board of Directors has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as auditor of the Company, effective August 18, 2026, to fill the resulting vacancy and to hold office until the close of the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors reviewed the proposed change of auditor and recommended the appointment of PwC. The Board of Directors approved the change of auditor and the appointment of PwC. The Company’s notice of change of auditor, together with the required letters from KPMG and PwC, will be filed on SEDAR+ in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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AirBoss of America is a diversified developer, manufacturer and provider of survivability solutions, advanced custom rubber and polymer compounds and finished products that are designed to outperform in the most challenging environments. Founded in 1989, the company operates through two divisions. AirBoss Rubber Solutions is a North American custom rubber compounder with 500 million turn pounds of annual capacity. AirBoss Manufactured Products is a supplier of anti-vibration and rubber-molded solutions to the North American automotive market and other sectors, and also a global supplier of personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities, through its AirBoss Defense operations. The Company’s shares trade on the TSX under the symbol BOS and on the OTCQX under the symbol ABSSF. Visit www.airboss.com for more information.

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