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Simula Names Delphi Exec To Board of Directors

1 September 1998

Simula Names Delphi Automotive Systems Executive, Lon Offenbacher, to Board of Directors

    PHOENIX, Sept. 1 -- Simula, Inc. announced today
that the company has elected Lon A. Offenbacher to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Offenbacher is Director of Product Engineering for the Interior and
Lighting Division of Delphi Automotive Systems.
    Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, is the
world's most diversified supplier of automotive components, systems, and
modules.  In March, 1998, Simula and Delphi entered into a teaming agreement
to integrate Simula's Inflatable Tubular Structure into Delphi's Advanced
Safety Interior.  Delphi is aggressively marketing this technology to vehicle
manufacturers worldwide.
    Mr. Offenbacher has 27 years of experience in the development, engineering
and supply of automotive components and systems, including occupant protection
systems and interior systems.  In addition to his responsibilities with
Delphi, Mr. Offenbacher serves as Vice Chairman of the Automotive Occupant
Restraint Council, an industry trade association.
    "We are very pleased to add a Board member who brings such an extensive
knowledge of the automotive safety industry.  Lon is well known and respected
throughout the industry and we look forward to his contributions to the
development of our company," commented Don Townsend, President of Simula, Inc.
    Offenbacher said, "I look forward to my association with Simula, a growing
company with proven expertise in the automotive safety products industry."
    Simula, based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, is an acknowledged world leader in
transportation safety and energy absorption technology.  Its principal product
lines are protective systems including inflatable restraint, airbags, and
ballistic armor, high technology energy absorbing aircraft seating systems,
and rail and mass transit seating systems.  Additional information about the
company is located on the Internet at http://www.simula.com.