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Nelms Technologies Names Rick Homan

3 September 1998

Nelms Technologies Names Rick Homan Senior Vice President Of Sales and Marketing

    ROMULUS, Mich., Sept. 2 -- Nelms Technologies, Inc. has named
Rick Homan senior vice president of sales and marketing, according to the
announcement here today by Joe Lewis, president.
    In the newly created position, Homan's responsibilities include corporate
strategic planning and sales and marketing for the Company's W.A. Thomas and
Hy-Lift operating units.  "We are confident in Homan's ability to increase our
sales penetration for the global OEM and aftermarkets that use our parts and
assemblies," said Lewis.  Nelms Technologies and its operating units design,
manufacture and assemble a variety of hydraulic and mechanical lifters, valve
guides and transmission components, among other products.
    "Rick Homan shares the Company's philosophy of providing cost effective
solutions to customers on a timely basis.  His excellent industry reputation
and many years of experience in our markets will greatly assist our efforts in
forging new alliances and new customers," said Lewis.
    Homan joined the Company in 1996 as part of its acquisition of Hy-Lift
from SPX Corporation , assuming the position of vice president of
European markets.  During this period Homan established a global marketing
strategy for Hy-Lift, said Lewis.  "These efforts resulted in the execution of
various new parts distribution contracts with substantial companies that will
significantly increase Hy-Lift's sales base," he said.
    From 1983 to 1996, Homan was employed by SPX, where his last eight years
were as director of sales and marketing for its Sealed Power and Hy-Lift units
as well as a joint venture in Japan.
    Mr. Homan will maintain his principal office in Muskegon, Mich.  He earned
a Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College and resides in Spring Lake,
Mich. with his wife, Pam.
    Nelms Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of components
used in engines, transmissions and other applications for automotive and
general industry customers worldwide.  The Company's wide range of precision
machined parts and assemblies are produced at its QS-9000 certified W.A.
Thomas Company and Hy-Lift L.L.C. subsidiaries.  Nelms Technologies is
headquartered in Romulus and operates four manufacturing facilities in
Michigan, employing over 500 men and women.