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Federal-Mogul Recognized for Supplier Excellence

30 June 1998

Federal-Mogul Recognized for Supplier Excellence by Cummins Engine Company
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 30 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation's
Powertrain Systems facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia was
presented with an award in "Recognition for Direct Supplier Excellence" from
Cummins Engine Company's Jamestown, New York Engine Plant.  The
award recognizes straight "A" performance in 1997 and is based on input from
material planning, supplier quality engineering and product engineering.
Quality, delivery, technology, cost, administration and attitude reflect the
evaluation criteria.  Federal-Mogul has the distinction of being only one of
eight direct suppliers out of 250 total suppliers to receive this award.
    "All the employees of the Flowery Branch facility should be especially
proud of this accomplishment, especially in light of all the changes during
recent years," said Morrie Ribble, operations manager - rings.  "This is a
perfect example of people serving customers through manufacturing mastery."
    The manufacturing facility supplies 100% of the oil rings for the Cummins
M11 engine used in classes 4-8 trucks.  In 1997 the site shipped over 257,000
rings to the Jamestown Engine Plant.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is a $5 billion
automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to
global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, farm and
industrial markets.  The company was founded in 1899.  For more information on
Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.
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