The Brink's Company
                                                    1801 Bayberry Court
                                                    P.O. Box 18100
                                                    Richmond, VA 23226-8100 USA
                                                    Tel. 804.289.9600
                                                    Fax 804.289.9760

Contact:                                            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Relations
804.289.9709

                     PITTSTON BECOMES "THE BRINK'S COMPANY"

              New Corporate Name Better Reflects Global Leadership
                        in Business and Security Services

               Stock Symbol Changes to "BCO" - New Logo Introduced


RICHMOND, VA. (MAY 5, 2003) - The Pittston Company announced that effective
immediately it has changed its corporate name to "The Brink's Company" to better
reflect the Company's current businesses, its global focus, and the strength of
its security and business services offerings. The Brink's Company owns three
major subsidiary groups: Brink's, Incorporated, Brink's Home Security and BAX
Global, and will maintain its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The Company's
stock symbol on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has been changed to "BCO."
         "The Brink's name is one of the best known and most highly regarded
brands in the world," said Michael T. Dan, Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "The Brink's Company is a powerful combination of dedicated
people and global assets. The Company is built on trust, integrity, security and
service - time-honored attributes that our customers around the world have come
to expect from us. Our mission remains providing world-class service to our
customers while creating value for our shareholders."
         To celebrate the corporate name and stock symbol change, Mr. Dan and
other members of the Brink's organization will ring the opening bell at the NYSE
today.

ABOUT THE BRINK'S COMPANY
The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in business and security
services. The Company's three main businesses are Brink's, Incorporated, the
world's premier provider of secure transportation and cash management services;
Brink's Home Security, one of the largest and most successful residential alarm
companies in North America; and BAX Global, an industry leader in global supply
chain management. For more information, please visit The Brink's Company website
at www.BrinksCompany.com, or call toll free 877-275-7488.

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