The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

Aftermarket Products now on web

5 April 1999

The Auxer Group, Inc. Confirms e-Commerce Site Launch Today At 2PM Eastern Time

    WAYNE, NJ--April 1, 1999--The Auxer Group, Inc. (OTC BB: AXGI) announced today that the e-Commerce sites under www.auxer.com, www.harveywestbury.com, and www.formula2000.com will debut today at approximately 2 PM Eastern Time. The Internet sites will offer full descriptions of the product lines and services complete with pictures and a secure environment to purchase the products in conjunction with VirtualSellers.com, a division of SUNCOM Telecommunications, Inc. (SNLMF).
    "We appreciate the tremendous interest received from our consumer base, investors, and others. Our offices have been overwhelmed with phone calls the past month specifically interested in the debut of our Internet sites. I would like to extend a special thanks to everyone at virtualsellers.com involved in assisting us get the sites ready and to all the loyal investors that contribute to the Ragingbull and Silicon Investor threads as well as other investor chat groups. They have always maintained high levels of enthusiasm for Auxer. Well, today is a good day for Auxer and it's shareholders and I hope our loyal investors continue to be positive about this company, as we believe our best days are still ahead. I am very happy to announce the launch day is finally here. I hope everyone tries our products and enjoys the sites," said Eugene Chiaramonte, Jr., Chairman of The Auxer Group.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

    The Auxer Group, Inc. (OTC-BB "AXGI") is an investment holding company that is comprised of three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Harvey Westbury Corporation, CT Industries and Universal Filtration. Auxer Group is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of automotive, marine and aviation after-market and hardware products. These products are currently sold to major retail chains around the country including, PEP BOYS, MANNY, MO and JACK, CARQUEST, PARTS AMERICA (WESTERN AUTO), WAL MART, KMART, WEST MARINE just to name a few. The Auxer Groups' most well known products include FORMULA 2000 ULTIMATE (A high performance engine treatment), GARRY'S ROYAL SATIN WAX AND POLISHES (a 70 year old superior car and marine wax line).
    Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, competition, new products and technological changes, intellectual property rights and other risks.
    For more information please visit our websites at www.auxer.com Auxer Investor Relations call 800-418-2002