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Thomas DeJong Named President - North America for Walbro Corp

20 October 1998

Thomas DeJong Named President - North America for Walbro Corporation

    CASS CITY, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Thomas DeJong has been named
President - North America for Walbro Corporation .  The
announcement was made by Frank E. Bauchiero, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Walbro Corporation.  DeJong replaces Larry Ward, who recently
resigned to pursue other interests.
    As President - North America, DeJong will be responsible for all aspects
of the Company's operations in North America.  He will report to Bauchiero and
will be based at Walbro's regional headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
DeJong joined Walbro earlier this year as Vice President - Sales and Marketing
for the North American Region.  Prior to joining Walbro he was General Manager
of the Sealing Systems Group of Magna Corporation.  He also spent 14 years
with GenCorp Sealing Systems where he ultimately served as Vice President,
Sales/Marketing/Design Engineering.
    "In a very short period of time, Tom has had a significant day-to-day
impact on our North American operations," said Bauchiero.  "With more than 25
years of experience in the automotive industry, he has brought new strengths
to our organization."
    DeJong holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of
Michigan - Dearborn, and an MBA from Bellarmine College in Louisville,
Kentucky.  He has also completed the Harvard University Professional
Development Management Program.
    DeJong is married and has two children.  He resides in Brighton, Michigan.
    Walbro Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of precision fuel
systems and products for automotive and small engine markets.  Walbro has
subsidiaries and joint ventures throughout the world, including North and
South America, Europe and Asia.  Walbro common stock is traded on the Nasdaq
National Market under the symbol WALB.