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J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. Acquires Second Product Order

16 October 1998

J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. Acquires Second Product Order From One of South Africa's Largest Distribution and Marketing Groups; Positive Test Marketing Results Boost Product Order

    CAMARILLO, Calif., Oct. 16 -- J.T. Granatelli Lubricants,
Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LUBR) announced today that it has received an
additional product order from Tyre Protection Specialists (TPS) of Durbin,
South Africa, one of the country's largest distribution and marketing groups.
J.T. Granatelli recently pacted with TPS to export its entire product line
into South Africa, with the initial emphasis on its SuperSeal tire sealant.
In addition to the sealant, the J.T. Granatelli product line includes motor
oil, motor vehicle lubricants, car care products and multi-purpose cleaners.
    TPS had been product testing the J.T. Granatelli line with several major
South African firms since August.  The latest $20,000 order is the second TPS
has placed within two weeks and is five times greater than its initial test
marketing purchase.  "The tests have been so positive that the acceptance has
gone from just a few of the products to the entire line, including J.T.
Granatelli's Waterless Car Wash, Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, Engine
Treatment and Penetrating Lubricant," said Leon Boulle, Managing Director of
TPS.  "The retailers involved are ordering in much larger quantities than
originally anticipated."
    "As TPS continues its product testing with other firms in South Africa, we
anticipate a steady  growth in the orders we receive," says Harry Hibler,
President of LUBR.
    J.T. Granatelli is continuing its negotiations for worldwide marketing and
distribution of its products and recently confirmed an initial order for
Russia through Kaleningrad and Laguna Niguel-based Union Construction
Enterprises.
    J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. manufactures, markets, sells and
distributes its proprietary line of motor oil, general household and motor
vehicle lubricants and contiguous products to the global marketplace.  J.T.
Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. trades publicly under the symbol LUBR on the OTC
Bulletin Board.

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