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                                                                      EXHIBIT 12


Dear Maine Citizens,

         You may have heard about our company recently. We're Brunswick
Technologies, Inc. ("BTI"), a world leader and manufacturer of innovative
composite products. Our company remains headquartered in Maine after being
founded here over a decade ago.

         BTI is proud of its history and leadership role in developing this
industry for Maine, and helping our state to become the "Silicon Valley" for
composites. We have forged research and financial partnerships with the
University of Maine and our technical colleges as well as Maine Science &
Technology Foundation, Maine Composites Alliance and the Maine Technology
Institute. Maine recognized our contribution to the state by honoring BTI with
the International Innovator of the Year award in 1999.

         In April, BTI became the target of a hostile takeover attempt by
Vetrotex CertainTeed Corporation, and its multi-billion dollar foreign parent,
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.

         There is a Maine law, which protects public companies in our state from
hostile takeovers. Because of a loophole in that law, a corporate raider can
launch a hostile takeover and then quickly call a special meeting of
shareholders to oust the current board. If this tactic is successful, then the
new board, handpicked by the raider approves the takeover thereby circumventing
the intended effects of this Maine statute. That's exactly what's happening to
BTI.

         There is an opportunity for the Maine Legislature to correct this
unfair loophole immediately by supporting LD 2693 when it reconvenes this
Thursday, May 11th.

         There are many reasons why this bill will make a positive difference
for Maine and BTI.

         LD 2693 SIMPLY ALLOWS BTI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REASONABLE TIME TO
EVALUATE THIS OFFER ADEQUATELY AS WELL AS TO CONSIDER OTHER STRATEGIC
ALTERNATIVES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS.

         Unfortunately Saint-Gobain has not revealed its specific intentions or
provided concrete terms of its offer despite BTI's repeated requests for this
information. Our board of directors and all our stakeholders deserve to know.

         What is at risk here is more than just the fate of a local company -
it's economic development, jobs and Maine's leadership in this emerging
composites industry.

         The legislative battle is not over and your help is needed now.

         HOW CAN YOU HELP? PLEASE VOICE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY FOR LD 2693 AND CALL
YOUR LOCAL STATE SENATOR TOLL FREE AT 1-800-423-6900 AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE AT
1-800-423-2900.





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         On behalf of BTI employees, management and shareholders, thank you for
your support.

         Sincerely,

         /s/ Martin S. Grimnes

         Martin S. Grimnes
         Chairman and Chief Executive Officer