WIX Filters Continues Successful Apparel and Hat Program in 2006

GASTONIA, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2005) - Beginning in January and continuing
throughout 2006, WIX Filters again will offer a complete apparel, hat
and merchandise catalog that provides distributors with an extensive
lineup of WIX branded items for promotional use.

Part of an exciting and eclectic program of sales promotions and
marketing support, the WIX Apparel Catalog and WIX Hat Brochure feature
an array of items designed to increase awareness of the WIX brand and
drive sales of WIX products, including golf shirts, t-shirts, golf
merchandise, hats or novelty items. 

WIX logo products are available in a variety of styles, sizes and
quantities to suit distributor requests.

The WIX Apparel and Hat Program is one of 12 sales promotions for 2006.
Customers can find the details of each promotion in the WIX Filters 2006
Sales and Promotions Planner. 

Since 1939, WIX Filters has been an innovator in filtration products.
WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive,
diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its
product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant,
transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks and off-road
equipment. WIX, a member of the Affinia family of brands, is the number
one filter in NASCAR and an exclusive NASCAR Performance Product. Its
NASCAR relationship also includes the WIX Filters Lap Leader Award,
which recognizes the drivers leading the most laps in each race. WIX
Filters' Internet address is www.wixfilters.com
<http://www.wixfilters.com/> .