Kaydon Corporation Announces Election of New Officer

    ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Sept. 10, 2002--Kaydon Corporation announced today that Peter C. DeChants has been elected Vice President - Corporate Development and Treasurer.
    Most recently, Mr. DeChants was Vice President - Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at Metaldyne Corporation, a $2.2 billion automotive components and diversified industrial products manufacturer. From 1998 to 2001, he was Vice President - Corporate Development of MascoTech, Inc., a $1.7 billion automotive components and diversified industrial products manufacturer, which subsequently changed its name to Metaldyne. From 1992 to 1998, he was Vice President and Treasurer of TriMas Corporation, a then New York Stock Exchange-listed $670 million manufacturer of diversified industrial products, which was acquired by MascoTech, Inc. in 1998.
    In commenting on the executive appointment, Brian P. Campbell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaydon said, "Peter brings an experienced and diverse skill set to Kaydon in the areas of corporate development, strategic planning, financial management and treasury operations and his election will further strengthen our senior management team."

    Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered products, supplying a broad and diverse group of industrial, aerospace, medical and electronic equipment, and aftermarket customers.