Federal-Mogul Appoints Robert Bertsch Vice President, Manufacturing Support

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SOUTHFIELD, MI USA 05/25/2000
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 Former Ford Motor Co. and
Visteon Corp. executive Robert Bertsch has been named to the new position of
vice president, manufacturing support, for Federal-Mogul Corporation
-- a recognized leader in automotive component manufacturing.
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    Reporting to Chip McClure, president and chief operating officer, Bertsch
is responsible for integrating global manufacturing processes and ensuring
that best practices are shared by Federal-Mogul's nearly 150 manufacturing
facilities worldwide.  He is also responsible for quality; environment, health
and safety initiatives; and constraint management efforts aimed at making the
company's plants more efficient and cost-effective.  His appointment supports
a global product management structure announced in May by Chief Executive
Officer Frank Macher.
    "Bob's extensive manufacturing and engineering background, combined with
his global operations experience, make him an ideal leader for our
manufacturing function around the world," McClure said.
    Prior to joining Federal-Mogul, Bertsch was with Ford Motor Company and
Visteon for 33 years, most recently as global director, organizational
services, for Visteon.  He began his career at Ford in 1968 as a manufacturing
process engineer.  His career has included managerial positions of increasing
responsibility, including general manager, plastics, in China.  He played a
leadership role in operational and organizational support as Visteon developed
into a company independent from Ford.
    Bertsch has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State
University.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive
parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global
customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy-duty and industrial markets.
The company was founded in 1899.  Visit the company's web site at
http://www.federal-mogul.com for more information.