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TRW Executive Joins SmarTire Board

12 June 1999

    RICHMOND, B.C.--SmarTire Systems Inc. announced yesterday that Dana Stonerook, Vice President, Customer Development, TRW Automotive Electronics, will join its Board of Directors.

    Mr. Stonerook has been with TRW since 1981, serving in various engineering and marketing capacities within TRW's automotive electronics business. In his current position, Mr. Stonerook is responsible for worldwide sales of automotive electronics to the original equipment manufacturers. His engineering and marketing expertise, coupled with his knowledge of and commitment to tire monitoring, make him a valuable addition to the Board as the Company moves ahead with aggressive product development and marketing programs.

    The Board also announced that after many years of service to the Company, Joseph Merback has resigned as an officer and director of SmarTire Systems and SmarTire USA. Mr. Merback has worked diligently to help build this company and the Board and management of SmarTire would like to thank him for his valued contribution.

    SmarTire Systems Inc. develops and markets proprietary tire monitoring systems for the North American and European automotive aftermarkets. Through their strategic alliance, SmarTire Systems and TRW Inc. are committed to providing superior tire monitoring systems for both aftermarket and original equipment applications. Additional information is available at www.smartire.com.