EaglePicher Automotive to Implement Plexus Systems Manufacturing Software

New Web-based ERP System Can Be Accessed Worldwide

INKSTER, Mich., Oct. 17 -- The 17 North American facilities of EaglePicher Automotive will begin implementation of a comprehensive, Web- based enterprise business solution provided by Plexus Systems.

"The unique quality of this system is in its all-inclusive nature," explained Bill Rogers, EaglePicher Automotive information technology director. "The Plexus system will incorporate the more conventional ERP activities of purchasing, sales, accounting, shipping and human resources. It will also encompass our shop floor data collection, quality management, EDI and maintenance functions, among others. It will link virtually every aspect of our operations, allowing us to focus on providing comprehensive customer service."

The program will be implemented in stages over the next several months throughout the North American operations of EaglePicher's Hillsdale and Wolverine Divisions.

"Plexus Online offers a powerful, yet simple-to-use design that enables companies to control, improve and streamline their operations," said Rob Beatty, Plexus Systems president. "A hosted solution like Plexus Online enables manufacturers to focus on their core competencies such as improving quality and customer service."

"This new program will make us much more efficient internally, and improve communication with our customers and suppliers," said EaglePicher Automotive President William Maclean. "And the worldwide access to the system will further improve our response time. We look forward to introducing our employees, suppliers and customers to this innovative solution."

Clarkston, Mich.-based Plexus Systems, LLC supplies manufacturing information systems to a variety of industries. Originally established in 1989, Plexus Systems became an independent operation in 1995, and provides programs ranging from bar coded inventory tracking and real-time traceability to mobile computing and Internet-based communications systems. For more information, visit www.plex.com .

EaglePicher Automotive is an operating unit of EaglePicher, Inc. Its Hillsdale and Wolverine Divisions are worldwide suppliers of torsional and linear vibration dampers, micro bypass filters, steering knuckles, pump components and rubber coated metallic and paper gasketing for automotive OE and aftermarket applications. EaglePicher Automotive operates 17 facilities in the U.S., Mexico and Germany from headquarters in Inkster, Mich.

EaglePicher, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced technology and industrial products for automotive, filtration, aerospace, defense and commercial applications worldwide. The company has 4,000 employees and operates more than 30 plants in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Germany. Additional information is available at www.eaglepicher.com .

This release contains statements which, to the extent that they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These include any statements about future business operations, financial performance or market conditions. Such forward-looking information involves risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in EaglePicher Holding's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.