Press Release

LucasVarity Announces Quality Certification for Lucas Body Systems

12/23/96

LucasVarity Announces QS-9000, ISO-9001 Certifications for Lucas Body
Systems 

TROY, Mich., Dec. 19 -- Lucas Body Systems, a business of
LucasVarity -- the global automotive, diesel engine, aftermarket and
aerospace products and systems group -- has received QS-9000
certification for six of its facilities. The six facilities registered
together to obtain QS-9000 certification. This multi-site registration
to the rigorous QS-9000 standards is among the first in Minnesota and
Wisconsin. The facilities that have obtained QS-9000 are located in
Rushford, Minn.; Winona, Minn. (two); Ettrick, Wis.; Galesville,
Wis. and Troy, Mich.

QS-9000, sanctioned by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG),
comprises all ISO-9001 requirements in their entirety, with additional
requirements and measurables added from the Big Three automotive
manufacturers -- Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. The Big Three are
now requiring all component and systems suppliers to obtain QS-9000
certification in order to be eligible to bid on new contracts.

During the QS-9000 certification process, Lucas Body Systems was
commended by auditors on its Program Introduction Management (PIM)
system and its internal audit program. Lucas Body Systems manufactures
a wide variety of driver interface and control products that include
column switches; heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)
controls; instrument switchpacks; security systems; neutral start back
up (NSBU) switches; and rain sensors.  Lucas Body Systems current
customers include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and
Nippondenso.

Separately, Lucas Body Systems' machine building facility, also
located in Winona, Minn., has received its ISO-9001
certification. This plant manufactures assembly and test equipment and
is, therefore, not required to obtain QS-9000 certification.

Lucas Body Systems is part of LucasVarity's electrical and electronic
systems division, a world class supplier of advanced electronics,
wiring systems, body systems and electrical systems.

LucasVarity designs, manufactures and supplies advanced technology
systems, products and services in the world's automotive, diesel
engine, aftermarket and aerospace industries.