Bonded Motors Inc. Appoints Information Technology Manager

15 June 1999

Bonded Motors Inc. Appoints Information Technology Manager; Industry Veteran Will Lead the Company's Information Technology Drive

    LOS ANGELES--June 15, 1999--Aaron Landon, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bonded Motors Inc. , Tuesday announced that Daniel Tidwell has joined the company in the newly created position of manager of Information Technology.
    In this position, Tidwell will be responsible for developing and expanding the company's information-technologies infrastructure to support anticipated growth.
    Bonded Motors recently began a test program aimed at developing Internet-based sales (www.bondedmotors.com). Tidwell will oversee the company's expanding Internet presence and further integrate technology into sales and customer service.
    "The company has recently embarked on a comprehensive information-technology program, and hiring Mr. Tidwell is the first step in implementing the long-range plan, which calls for incorporating technology into all aspects of manufacturing," said Landon.
    "We expect Mr. Tidwell's efforts to yield not only improvements in efficiency but also in data reporting and tracking. Laying the technological groundwork will help make our planned property acquisition and production increases a smooth and profitable endeavor."
    Tidwell is an information-technology professional with more than 12 years of experience in manufacturing environments. His technical expertise and industry knowledge make Tidwell a highly skilled individual capable of leveraging computer systems for both cost reductions and productivity enhancements.
    Bonded Motors (www.bondedmotors.com) is a remanufacturer of car and light-truck engines with headquarters in Los Angeles, manufacturing facilities in California and Georgia, and Distribution Centers in California, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, New York and Georgia.
    The company's principal customers are automotive-parts chain stores, such as Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack , CSK Automotive (Checker, Schucks, Kragen) , Paccar Automotive (Grand's and Al's Auto Parts) and Genuine Parts/NAPA .

    Safe-harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in this release regarding management changes, operational improvements, future expectations and the expansion of the company's facilities and markets are subjective or forward-looking statements that include risks and uncertainties, included but not limited to product demand and development, technological advancements, impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, manufacturing capacity, risks of foreign operations, ability to integrate and leverage acquisitions, and other information detailed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.