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SMC Corporation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

1 December 1998

SMC Corporation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

    HARRISBURG, Ore., Dec. 1 -- SMC Corporation
today announced the appointment of William L. Rich to the position of Chief
Financial Officer (CFO).
    Most recently Mr. Rich served as Vice President of Finance and
Administration to Marus Dental International, a subsidiary of Henry Schein,
Inc. the world's largest direct marketer of healthcare supplies to
office-based practitioners with 1997 sales of $1.5 billion.  Prior to that
Mr. Rich held the position of Controller at Meridian Medical Technologies and
earlier, Corporate Controller at CPC-Rexcel, Inc.  Mr. Rich, a CPA and CMA,
graduated from Miami University (Ohio) and earned his MBA from the University
of North Texas.
    "Bill brings to SMC over 22 years of high-volume manufacturing and proven
cost control experience.  His unique skills and disciplines will greatly
enhance SMC's financial strength and long term viability for future corporate
growth," commented Jay L. Howard, SMC's President & COO.
    SMC Corporation is one of the largest high line motor coach manufacturers
in the United States.  Headquartered in Harrisburg, Oregon, the Company has
six locations in Oregon.  Information about SMC Corporation and its products
can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.smccorporation.com.
    Forward Looking Statements:  The statements in this report contain
forward-looking statements.  A number of factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from these statements, including delays in full operation of
the production facility, a general slowdown in the economy or the RV market
specifically, or new products from competitors.  Please also refer to the
Company's SEC reports, including, but not limited to its Form 10Q Quarterly
Report for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 and its Form 10K Annual Report
for the year ended December 31, 1997.