Prolong Names Vice President, Sales & Marketing

    IRVINE, Calif.--April 22, 2002--Prolong Super Lubricants(R), an operating subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a consumer products holding company and manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, announced today the appointment of Bradley S. Harkless, a 25-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry, as Vice President, Sales & Marketing.
    Mr. Harkless previously served as Director of Vehicle Sales & Services for Saleen, Inc., Irvine, Ca., a specialty high-performance vehicle manufacturer, where he formulated and implemented a marketing plan resulting in a 400 percent sales increase. Responsible for new vehicle sales at Saleen, Mr. Harkless created a new brand strategy that resulted in broader consumer reach and demand.
    At L & S Automotive, Oklahoma City, Ok., Mr. Harkless served as Executive Vice President, responsible for strategic planning, sales, marketing and distribution, and implemented an e-commerce program to reduce inventory and a new product/brand program resulting in a significant sales increase. L & S Automotive is a major manufacturer of anti-friction bearings, motor mounts, U-joints and clutches.
    Previously, Mr. Harkless served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Hayden, Inc., Corona, Ca., a manufacturer of automotive cooling and driveline components, where he increased sales by more than 70 percent and elevated its market share to number one in the industry, and as Manager, Sales & Marketing, Associated Spring/Raymond, Corry, Pa., a manufacturer of automotive valve springs, where he developed and implemented a global marketing program for sales to Europe and Asia.
    Mr. Harkless also served in executive sales positions for Ford Motor Company, Federal-Mogul Corporation, a manufacturer of engine, transmission and sealing products, and Nissan Motor Corporation.
    "We are delighted that we have added to our team an executive with this breadth of experience and talent in both sales and marketing and the automobile industry," said Elton Alderman, CEO and President. "Brad replaces Fred Petrivelli, who has taken a position outside the company, and we salute Fred for his extraordinary accomplishments for Prolong over a more than five year period."
    Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), a consumer products holding company headquartered in Irvine, California, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete line of patented lubricant and proprietary automotive, commercial/industrial and household products. The Company's products are marketed and sold under the brand name Prolong Super Lubricants(R) and are used in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Prolong products are sold throughout the United States at major chain stores and auto retailers and in international markets. More information about Prolong International and its products can be obtained at http://www.prolong.com.

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