Aftermarket Technology Corp. Among '200 Best Small Companies' According To Forbes Magazine

WESTMONT, Ill., Oct. 22, 2002; Aftermarket Technology Corp., today announced that it was recently named one of "200 Best Small Companies" by Forbes magazine.

"We are pleased to be included in such a prestigious list, particularly one that recognizes a company's overall strength," said Mike DuBose, Chairman, President and CEO. "The collective efforts of the ATC team during the past four years are reflected in this recognition. In the years ahead, we will continue to focus on the initiatives that have made us invaluable to our customers and ultimately increase shareholder value."

The listing covers all U.S. public companies with the latest-12-month sales of $5 million to $600 million, a stock price above $5 per share and five-year average return on equity of at least 5%. Criteria used for the actual listing included a review of sales growth, earnings growth, return on equity (for a 5-year and latest 12 month period) and the relative strength of stock price.

ATC is headquartered in Westmont, Illinois. The Company's operations include drivetrain remanufacturing, third party logistics, electronics remanufacturing and reverse logistics services.