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Delphi, Tripac Sign License Agreement Covering Heat Exchangers

9 February 2000

Delphi Automotive Systems, Tripac International Sign License Agreement Covering Heat Exchangers

    LOCKPORT, N.Y., Feb. 9 -- The global presence of Delphi
Automotive Systems' proven thermal management technology continues
to expand with the announcement today of a key licensing agreement.
    Delphi's Harrison Thermal division has signed a technical license
agreement (TLA) with Tripac International related to the manufacture of
automotive heat exchange components.  The agreement allows Tripac
International access to Delphi's patented air conditioning technology, having
acquired the rights to manufacture and market various designs within the
condenser and evaporator families.
    Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Tripac International manufactures and supplies
a variety of automotive cooling products to the automotive, heavy duty, off-
road and special niche markets.  Tripac's current primary product line is
engine cooling and condensing motor, fan and shroud assemblies.  It will
manufacture Delphi's condensers and evaporators at its manufacturing
subsidiary in Sydney, Australia, according to company president Stephen
O'Brien.
    (Housed primarily at the front of the vehicle, air conditioning condensers
change refrigerant vapor to liquid through the removal of heat.  Evaporators,
part of the in-dash heating, ventilation and air conditioning module, change
liquid refrigerant to vapor, and cool the inside of the vehicle.)
    The TLA brings the manufacture of Delphi's advanced air conditioning
technology to Australia for the first time.  The company already exports air
conditioning compressors and other items to Australia from its international
operations.
    "This agreement allows us to continue growing our bottom line through an
alliance with a globally-focused company, and gives us the opportunity to work
with Tripac to expand our influence in the heat exchanger market," said Ronald
M. Pirtle, Delphi Thermal president and Delphi Automotive Systems vice
president.
    "Delphi's proven technology will allow us to better serve our customers by
providing world-class products tailored to meet their specific needs," said
O'Brien, whose company will market the Delphi-based products primarily in
Australia.
    Delphi Automotive Systems, headquartered in Troy, Mich., USA, is a world
leader in automotive components and systems technology.  Delphi's three
business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communications -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs.  As of December 31, 1999, Delphi
had approximately 203,000 employees and operated 166 wholly owned
manufacturing sites, 39 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices
and 27 technical centers in 37 countries.
    With the addition of Lucas Diesel Systems in January 2000, Delphi's
worldwide presence grew to approximately 213,500 employees, 175 wholly owned
manufacturing sites, 41 joint ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices
and 27 technical centers in 37 countries.  Regional headquarters are located
in Paris, Tokyo, and Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Delphi can be found on the Internet
at http://www.delphiauto.com .