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Navistar Names New VP for Sales and Distribution for Export Markets

3 November 1999

Navistar Names New Vice President for Sales and Distribution for Mexico, Brazil and Other Export Markets

    CHICAGO, Nov. 3 -- Navistar International Corporation
, producer of International(R) brand trucks, buses and engines,
today announced that Jose Manuel Canal has been named to the newly created
position of vice president, sales and distribution, for Mexico, Brazil and
export.
    Canal, 46, had been managing director, Mexico.  In his new position, he
will lead a realigned sales and distribution organization, responsible for
sales outside of the U.S. and Canada.  The company's international operations
formerly were the under the direction of Dennis Webb, recently promoted to
group vice president and general manager of the company's heavy vehicle
center.
    According to Steve Keate, president of Navistar's Truck Group, the
realignment will improve support to the company's business in Mexico,
Brazil and other export markets by expanding the accountabilities of several
organizations.  The company's truck vehicle centers and parts business center
will now be responsible for marketing and product management on a worldwide
basis.  Canal will report directly to Keate.
    "Through this integration we will improve the infrastructure which
supports our business and we will leverage the introduction of our new truck
products into worldwide markets," Keate said.  "Jose brings a perspective and
influence that will enhance our efforts to expand the International(R) brand
in markets around the world."
    As managing director, Mexico, Canal was responsible for staffing at the
company's Mexican subsidiary, building a strong dealer organization, and
leading the implementation of business initiatives to meet local market needs.
Within three years of operation, Navistar has captured 20 percent of the
market.
    Prior to joining Navistar, Canal had been commercial and marketing
director at Dina Camiones and Autobuses in Mexico City.  He has also held
positions in engineering, manufacturing, sales, and general management at
other companies in Mexico.
    Navistar International Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading
producer of heavy and medium trucks and school buses and mid-range diesel
engines sold under the International brand.  The company is also a private
label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the truck and van
markets. Sales and revenues in fiscal 1998 totaled $7.9 billion.  Additional
information can be found on the company's web site at http://www.navistar.com .