Modine's CO2 Vehicle Featured at Agricultural Machinery Conference in Iowa

RACINE, Wis.--May 1, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today it will feature its CO2 Jeep Liberty at the 19th Annual Agricultural Machinery Conference (AMC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 3-5. This vehicle features an air conditioning system that doesn't release dangerous hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, cools quicker than current systems, and is more fuel efficient, all while taking up the same amount of space under the hood.

"We want customers to see and touch the technology we are offering, first hand," said Jonathan Wattelet, Modine Director of Research and Development. "This is a great chance for this conference audience to see what is available, because there is increasing interest in CO2 technology for on- and off-highway products, including agricultural equipment. We want to showcase our capabilities in innovative thermal management, now and into the future."

CO2 is a "natural" refrigerant, meaning it exists naturally in the environment. And although CO2 is a known greenhouse gas, its use as a refrigerant in automotive air conditioning systems poses no threat to the environment because these systems do not require any additional CO2 to be produced.

Wattelet will be Modine's featured speaker at the conference, which is designed to bring together engineers to learn about trends and technologies affecting the world of agricultural engineering. Besides CO2, Modine's technical presentation will include information on exhaust-gas-recirculation (EGR) coolers, which enable vehicles to meet the tighter emissions restrictions starting in 2005, compact cooling systems, and fuel cells. Modine's presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, during Session 1, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The session is titled "Tier 3 and Beyond: How Will Emissions Impact Agricultural Vehicles," and led by Alan Sheidler of John Deere Harvester.

Modine encourages all customers and visitors at the AMC to see the Jeep Liberty CO2 system. It will be on display on the exhibit floor at the US Cellular Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from May 3, 2004-5, 2004. Modine's presentation will take place at the adjacent Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Modine Manufacturing specializes in thermal management, bringing heating and cooling technology to diversified markets, employing nearly 8,000 people at 34 production facilities worldwide. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) equipment, industrial equipment, refrigeration systems, fuel cells, and electronics. Modine can be found on the Internet at www.modine.com.