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MSX International, Inc. Acquires Megatech Engineering, Inc.

24 December 1998

MSX International, Inc. Acquires Megatech Engineering, Inc. From Johnson Controls, Incorporated

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 23 -- MSX International, Inc., a
major provider of technology-based business services and product development
services, announced today that it has acquired Megatech Engineering, Inc. from
Johnson Controls, Incorporated.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Megatech is a major supplier of product engineering and technical staffing to
the North American automotive industry.   As part of the transaction, MSX
International expects to further enhance its relationship with Johnson
Controls, Incorporated to provide select engineering and product development
services worldwide.
    Megatech offers technical staffing and product development services
specializing in vehicle interior, HVAC, and electrical design.  Megatech's
data management and prototype capabilities include laser scanning, fixture and
secondary equipment design and construction, design verification and prototype
parts.  Megatech Academy, through a collaboration with Central Michigan
University, offers a unique B.S. degree program in Vehicle Design.  Founded in
1985, Megatech has approximately 500 employees and contractors.  Its primary
facilities are located in Warren, Michigan.
    Lou Kincaid, vice president of worldwide engineering for Johnson Controls,
said the sale of Megatech Engineering to MSX International represents an
outstanding opportunity for the engineering group.
    "We're extremely proud of the achievements of the Megatech organization,"
he said.  "MSX International is a world-class organization, and an outstanding
strategic fit for this group of people.  We look forward to working in
partnership with the MSX team on future engineering projects."
    Bill Billig, chairman and CEO of MSX International said, "The acquisition
of Megatech will enhance MSX International's broad range of capabilities in
technical staffing and product development.  The Megatech Academy will further
complement our existing training programs.  We are pleased to be associated
with such a fine team of professionals."
    John Risk, president of MSX International's product development services
said, "With the acquisition of Megatech we are very pleased to have an
opportunity to serve Johnson Controls, and other clients in support of their
business with global automotive manufacturers."
    With annual sales exceeding $1 billion, MSX International employs more
than 12,000 professional staff and contract personnel at over 55 operating
locations in 22 countries worldwide.  MSX International offers its customers a
wide range of technology-based services, both on-site and off-site, including
product engineering and manufacturing engineering services; contract and
temporary staffing; training services; purchasing support services; electronic
document and information storage and retrieval services; process improvement
consulting services; and marketing support services.
    Johnson Controls, Inc. is a global leader in automotive systems and
facility management and control.  In the automotive market, it is a major
supplier of seating and interior systems and services, energy management and
integrated facility management.  Johnson Controls , founded in
1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Its sales for 1998 totaled
$12.6 billion.
    This document contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results
may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result
of any number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of management.
These important factors are discussed in the MSX International Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (dated July 22, 1998).
    MSX International headquarters is in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  Visit MSX
International's website at http://www.msxi.com.  MSX International news
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