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Federal-Mogul to Supply Bushings for Hoover Dam

6 January 2000

Federal-Mogul to Supply Bushings for Hoover Dam

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation
today announced that it will supply bushings and wear plates for
the Hoover Dam, a North American historic landmark located between Nevada and
Arizona.  The value of this U.S. Government contract is expected to top $1.75
million over the next 10 years.
    "This prestigious project is significant because it demonstrates the
technical and manufacturing synergies that can exist within our Uniontown,
Ohio, and Mooresville, Indiana, operations," said Michael C. Verwilst, senior
vice president, Powertrain Systems.  "We have the technical and manufacturing
expertise to equip and supply any type of bearing, seal or brake for any
turbine application.  Our goal is to provide customers with a complete
systems-engineered turbine solution, thus achieving economies of scale."
    Federal-Mogul will supply Hoover Dam with some large-scale products.  The
bushings are 10 inches in diameter, while the wear pads are over five feet
long, together weighing in at more than 45,000 pounds.
    Federal-Mogul's Uniontown facility specializes in sales and engineering
functions, and seeks opportunities for various projects in power generation,
as well as steel, compressor, pump, electric motor, gearbox and other general
industrial applications.
    Federal-Mogul Mooresville manufactures heavy wall and large diameter
engine bearings.  The 120-member team manufactures over 11,000 part numbers
for over 250 customers.
    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  News On-Call, call
800-758-5804, ext. 306225.