Auxer Announces Automotive Sales Up 66%; New Business Initiatives Expected to be Completed in July

    WEST PATERSON, N.J--June 20, 2002--The Auxer Group (OTCBB: AXGI-axgiinvestor.com) announced today that sales for products sold by it's automotive group have increased by 66% compared to the same period last year.
    Harvey Westbury's Easy Test(R) product sales have increased overall 66% for the period ending May 31, 2002 as compared to the sales ending May 31, 2001, with some products showing an increase as high as 82%.
    Overall sales numbers are $312,787 for the period ending May 31,2002 as compared to $104,116 for the period ending May 31, 2001. Also Harvey Westbury's Garry's Royal Satin(TM) Automotive and Marine wax product line showed an 11% increase in sales and orders for the same period.
    "I am happy to announce that our core business remains strong during these economic times. The company is working on other business initiatives that we feel will compliment our current businesses. I expect to release more information on these initiatives in July as they are completed," said Eugene Chiaramonte, Chairman.

    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    The Auxer Group is a holding company that consists of two groups; a Telecommunications Group and an Automotive Group. The Telecommunications Group is focused on distribution of prepaid products, which includes The X-Factor(TM) and Platinum Series(TM). The Automotive Group is focused on aftermarket wholesale and distribution of automotive and marine products and parts, which includes Easy Test(R) and Garry's Royal Satin(TM).
    Forward-looking statements in this release are 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 further information please contact the company at (800) 201-3972 and ask for investor relations or Eugene Chiaramonte or visit our website www.axgiinvestor.com.