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Robert B. Foreman Appointed Vice President, Human Resources at SPX Corporation

29 April 1999

Robert B. Foreman Appointed Vice President, Human Resources at SPX Corporation

    MUSKEGON, Mich., April 29 -- SPX Corporation
today announced that it has appointed Robert B. Foreman as Vice President of
Human Resources and an officer of the company.  He will replace Stephen A.
Lison, who will retire from the company later this year.
    Mr. Foreman joins SPX from PepsiCo, where he was Vice President Human
Resources for Frito-Lay International, based in Dallas, Texas.  During his 14
years with PepsiCo, Mr. Foreman spent 7 years in Asia where he worked in both
the Pepsi and Frito-Lay businesses, across 25 countries throughout Asia, the
Middle East and Africa.
    A graduate of the State University of New York Geneseo, Mr. Foreman holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
    Commenting on the announcement, John B. Blystone, Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer said, "I am delighted Bob is joining the SPX
leadership team.  His vast experience in a variety of international locations
will be key as we continue to grow the business."
    Mr. Blystone said, "Although Steve has announced his retirement, he has
agreed to stay with the company to ensure a seamless transition within the
human resource area.  We appreciate Steve's efforts and his 25 years of
service with the company."
    SPX Corporation is a global provider of industrial products and services,
technical products and systems, service solutions and vehicle components.  The
Internet address for SPX Corporation's home page is http://www.spx.com.