Stemco Introduces BAT RF -- An Innovative New Line of Technology Products That Reduce Cost and Improve Safety

LONGVIEW, Texas, Feb. 15, 2005 -- Stemco, a technology leader in heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel products and an EnPro Industries company, has introduced an innovative new product line developed to reduce the cost of commercial vehicle ownership and improve vehicle safety. Stemco's BAT RF products use advanced sensor technologies and radio frequency identification (RFID) to collect and communicate critical data on vehicle condition and maintenance. The modular product suite includes:

   - AirBAT RF(TM)- Tire pressure monitor providing instant visual reading
     of air pressure and transfer of the data by radio frequency.
   - TracBAT RF(TM) - Electronic mileage counter capable of communicating
     vehicle mileage data wirelessly via RF channels.
   - HandBAT RF(TM) - Handheld RF reader to collect and display wireless
     data.
   - DataBAT RF(TM) - Personal computer software that accepts downloaded
     data from the HandBAT for tracking and reporting.

The BAT RF system provides a number of potential benefits to fleet customers, including, efficient gathering and accurate reporting of mileage and air pressure; reduced expense from on-road tire failures; increased fuel economy and improved vehicle safety as a result of proper tire inflation; and easy, accurate access to vehicle mileage information.

Stemco's BAT RF products provide accurate, accessible data to assist fleets in safe, productive operation and maintenance of vehicle assets. Refer to www.batrf.com for additional information and product specifications.

With offices and manufacturing facilities in Longview, Texas, Stemco is a leader in the technology and manufacture of heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel end products. For more information about Stemco, visit www.stemco.com . EnPro Industries is a leader in the manufacture of sealing technologies and engineered products for use in critical applications by industries worldwide.