Hi-Tech Engine Components to Supply Auto Pride Group

    SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 4 -- IWD announced today that Hi-Tech
Engine Components of Salt Lake City, Utah has been selected as a supplier for
their Auto Pride Group.  Founded in 1985, Auto Pride now includes an
international distribution network with over 800 member locations in the
United States and Canada.
    Hi-Tech Engine Components will be providing their full range of engine
parts to the group.  Lonnie Mayne, Vice President of sales for Hi-Tech,
stated, "This includes over 17,000 O.E. quality engine components and engine
kits for over 15,000 applications.  Coverage is available for a tremendous
range of vehicles including domestic, import, marine, diesel, tractor,
construction and agricultural equipment."
    Bill Burns, Executive Administrator for the Auto Pride Group, added that
he is confident this new agreement with Hi-Tech will boost customer
satisfaction levels.  "Our research reveled that Hi-Tech provides the absolute
best order fill rates available on 100% complete kits.  Better yet, these are
delivered on the next business day within the continental U.S.  As a
specialist with over 30 years experience, Hi-Tech has the focus necessary to
meet our group members engine parts needs."

     For more information on the Auto Pride Group contact:
     Bill Burns, Executive Administrator
     182 Winchester Ave.
     New Haven, CT 06511-3587
     203-865-0324

     For more information on Hi-Tech Engine Components contact:
     Lonnie Mayne, V.P. of Sales
     P.O. Box 26185
     Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0185
     lonniem@hi-techengine.com
     801-975-5906