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Federal-Mogul Receives Chrysler's Gold Pentastar Award

9 June 1999

Federal-Mogul Receives Chrysler's Gold Pentastar Award

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 7 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation's
Powertrain Systems facility in Blacksburg, Virginia, has received
the Chrysler Gold Pentastar Award for 1998.
    The Gold Pentastar Award recognizes world-class performance in quality,
delivery and warranty.  This marks the second-consecutive year Federal-Mogul
Blacksburg has received the honor.
    "We are proud to be recognized by our customer partners," said Alan C.
Johnson, executive vice president, Powertrain Systems.  "We applaud the
efforts of our Blacksburg employees for their commitment and dedication to
deliver world-class customer service."
    The Federal-Mogul manufacturing location supplies engine bearings for a
variety of Chrysler products, including its 3.8L, 3.9L, 4.7L, and 5.2L
engines.
    Federal-Mogul Blacksburg has over 600 employees and manufactures a variety
of engine bearings, including rod bearings, main bearings, flange bearings and
balance shaft bearings.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive
parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global
customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, railroad, 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.