LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Corporation Names Teppy Wigington Public Relations Manager

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 27 -- LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of spray-on protective coatings, today announced the addition of Teppy Wigington as Public Relations Manager. Wigington, a seasoned automotive public relations professional, will oversee all product and corporate communications for the company including media relations, product publicity and internal communications.

"Teppy is highly regarded in the automotive industry making her an excellent addition to our team," said Nelma FitzGerald, VP Marketing, LINE-X Corporation. "She will play an integral part in the launch of LINE-X XTRA(R), the only color composite coating fortified with DuPont(TM) KEVLAR(R), and enhance our team of talented people fueling the company's continued growth."

Wigington brings more than thirteen years of agency and corporate automotive experience to LINE-X with specialization in strategic media planning, brand development, national media events and trade shows.

Prior to joining LINE-X, Wigington served as Managing Supervisor at GOLD PR, responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of communications plans for a broad range of automotive industry clients including Iteris, HKS and MicroTRAK GPS.

Before GOLD PR, Wigington served as Media Relations Administrator for Kia Motors America (KMA). In this role, she was responsible for managing all aspects of the company's media relations during a major growth period for Kia. She extended the PR department's expertise to support Kia's expansion from a two-vehicle company to a product line-up of seven vehicles.

Prior to Kia, Wigington served as Senior Account Executive at Hill and Knowlton representing Mazda North American Operations.

LINE-X has been long respected as an industry leader when it comes to delivering unmatched durability for millions of truck owners. The company's newest product, LINE-X XTRA can be applied in any color, from your vehicle's factory-original paint code to contrasting shades for a personalized look.

About LINE-X

Based in Santa Ana, California, LINE-X is a leader in the development, application and continual innovation of highly durable spray-on polyurethane/polyurea elastomer coatings for the truck/vehicle market, as well as throughout the commercial, industrial, agricultural, military and marine sectors.

LINE-X is the first in the industry to offer a Nationwide Lifetime Warranty for its spray-on truck bedliners, which is valid at any location. LINE-X has more than 550 franchised retail locations in 26 countries. For more information, call (800) 831-3232, or visit LINE-X online at http://www.linex.com/.