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Durakon Industries Names New Vice President -- Engineering & Technology

3 March 1998

Durakon Industries Names New Vice President -- Engineering & Technology

    LAPEER, Mich., March 3 -- Strengthening its industry
leadership in product quality and technology, Durakon Industries, Inc.
announced today that it has appointed John C. Montagna as Vice
President -- Engineering & Technology.  In his new role, Montagna will be
responsible for all product and process engineering, as well as the
development of new technology related to the vehicle accessories business
segment.
    "We are pleased that John is part of our senior management team," said
Craig Parr, Vice President, Operations.  "John's experience and proven track
record make him well-suited to expand Durakon's role as the technological
leader in bedliners and other vehicle accessories."
    Mr. Montagna joined Durakon in 1995 as Manager, Manufacturing and Product
Engineering, responsible for product and process engineering, materials
development, project management, tooling and maintenance.  Prior to 1995,
Montagna held a number of senior engineering and technical management
positions with PPG Fiberglass Company, Aluminum Company of America, Chevron
Corporation and Gulf Oil.  Mr. Montagna received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in
chemical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich.
    Durakon Industries is the world's leading producer and distributor of
pickup truck bedliners, as well as a leader in rollback car carriers and wheel
lift towing vehicles.  Durakon's world headquarters and a major manufacturing
facility are in Lapeer, Mich.  Other manufacturing plants are in Greencastle,
Pa.; Clinton, Tenn.; and Lerma, Mexico.  Durakon's common stock is traded on
the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol DRKN.

SOURCE  Durakon Industries, Inc.