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Auxer Group, Inc. Announces Licensing Agreement With CARQUEST

15 October 1998

The Auxer Group, Inc. Announces A Licensing Agreement With CARQUEST

    WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 14 -- The Auxer Group, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: AXGI) announces its subsidiary, the Harvey Westbury
Corporation, has entered into a licensing agreement with CARQUEST Products,
Inc., an automotive distribution company, to use the trademark, CARQUEST, on
certain automotive products which are to be produced and packaged by the
Harvey Westbury Corporation.
   Under this agreement, Harvey Westbury will manufacture, assemble and
package a variety of products under the CARQUEST trademark to be distributed
internationally throughout CARQUEST's network of 52 warehouse distributors and
over 3,600 retail outlets and jobbers.  According to the Directory of
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers, CARQUEST's total sales last year were
estimated to be $680,000,000.
   Additionally, the Harvey Westbury Corp. recently attended the International
Boat Show in Chicago.  The company introduced their 1998-99 spokesmodel, Ms.
Lynn Johnson, Penthouse Model.  The company's booth was a main attraction this
year, and the tremendous turnout from prospects and clients is expected to
translate into strong sales in the upcoming season.  Ms. Johnson will be
making several public appearances for the group over the coming year and is
scheduled to participate in the 1999 advertising campaigns for Formula 2000
Ultimate(TM) and Garry's(R) products.  "We are excited and fortunate to have
Ms. Johnson join the team.  We believe her warm personality in addition to her
celebrity status will yield strong dividends in next year's campaigns.  She
has a genuine personable quality that people are naturally drawn to,"  said
Ronald Shaver, President of Harvey Westbury.  Ms. Johnson is scheduled for
appearances at the APAA International Auto Show in Las Vegas on November 3-5.
    The Auxer Group, Inc., headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is an
investment holding company that comprises three subsidiaries:  Harvey Westbury
Corporation, CT Industries, and Universal Filtration Industries.  The company
is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor with a line of aftermarket
automotive, marine, aviation and hardware products.  Collectively, the company
owns and markets several product lines including Formula 2000 Ultimate(TM),
Garry's(R) Royal Satin Automotive Wax, Polish & Car Care, Garry's(R) Royal
Satin Marine Care, It(R) silicone spray, T-Bolt(R) rust penetrant, Easy-
Test(R) Testers, Air Conditioning Recharge Kits & Components, and Fleet
Crankcase Kits.
    Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the
company's products, competition, new products and technological changes,
intellectual property rights and other risks.