TRW Acquires TRW Marzocchi Automotive Pumps

    OSTELLATO, Italy, Feb. 21 -- On December 6, 2002, TRW
acquired 100 percent of TRW Marzocchi Automotive Pumps.  Financial terms were
not disclosed.  The transaction concluded the joint venture begun in 1997
between TRW and Marzocchi Pompe of Bologna.  During its initial five years of
operation, TRW Marzocchi Automotive Pumps, with 236 employees and $34.4
million in annual sales, has established itself as the world's leading
producer of automotive gear pumps for application in electrically powered
hydraulic steering systems (EPHS).  TRW Automotive will continue to operate
the business as TRW Automotive Pumps.
    TRW Automotive currently leads all automotive suppliers with more than
$4.5 billion in electrically assisted steering systems sales and orders.
These systems eliminate the need for the engine to provide mechanical power
for the steering system, yielding significant cost and performance benefits.
The technologies accommodate the needs of manufacturers as they migrate
vehicles from hydraulics, through semi-hydraulics to fully electric systems.
    EPHS eliminates belts, pulleys and all direct connection with the engine,
combining an advanced brushless motor, hydraulic power steering pump,
electronic unit and reservoir into an easy to install unit.  In addition, all
electric steering systems offer enhanced fuel efficiency because they consume
power only when steering assist is required.

    About TRW
    TRW Automotive is the leader in active and passive safety systems for the
global automotive industry, and its customers comprise all major vehicle
manufacturers throughout the world.  Products include integrated vehicle
control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems,
suspension systems, occupant safety systems, electronics, engine valves,
fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts.  The company's 2001 sales
were $10.1 billion (USD).  TRW Automotive news is available on the Internet at
http://www.trwauto.com .