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Federal-Mogul Strengthens European Sealing Operations with Acquisition

23 December 1998

Federal-Mogul Strengthens European Sealing Operations with Acquisition Of Glockler Dichtsysteme Gunter Hemmrich GmbH

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation
announced today that it has agreed to acquire Glockler
Dichtsysteme Gunter Hemmrich GmbH, a world class manufacturer of rubber
sealing components and acoustic decoupling for inter alia valve covers, intake
manifolds and oil pans.
    "Our European customers will benefit from the extension of our product and
technical capabilities towards modules and sub-assemblies.  This acquisition
takes us one step closer to total sealing capabilities in our European
operations," said Wilhelm A. Schmelzer, executive vice president, Sealing
Systems.  "In the segment of rubber sealing components, Glockler has earned
the reputation as an innovative and reliable development partner of the
leading original equipment manufacturers in Europe and we will build on that
strength.  Their manufacturing processes and technical innovations are very
impressive."
    Glockler employs approximately 370 people with sales over $40 million.
The company's manufacturing facilities are located in Bretten, Germany and
Gyor, Hungary.  Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is a $7 billion
automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to
global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, and farm and
industrial markets.  The company was founded in 1899.  Visit the company's web
site at http://www.federal-mogul.com for more information.  Federal-Mogul's
press releases are available by fax through Company News On-Call, call
800-758-5804, ext. 306225.