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Federal-Mogul Receives John Deere Supplier Award

13 March 2000

Federal-Mogul Receives John Deere Supplier Award

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 13 Federal-Mogul Corporation's
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Powertrain Systems facility has received Key
Supplier Status from John Deere.
    John Deere's award program ranks suppliers based on quality, delivery,
cost management and technical support.  Suppliers must excel in each category
in order to be honored.  Achievement of the award means the facility will be
considered for continued new business and will be eligible to participate in
future John Deere programs.
    "Manitowoc has a long-standing tradition of performance excellence," said
Michael C. Verwilst, senior vice president, Powertrain Systems.  "It is an
honor to be recognized as a responsive global supplier that provides
innovative, value-added customer solutions."
    "We are committed to exceeding our customers' expectations through
manufacturing mastery," said Plant Manager Morrie Ribble.  "I'm proud of our
total team dedication and effort."
    Federal-Mogul Manitowoc supplies piston rings for John Deere engines built
in Dubuque, Iowa; Saran, France; and Torreon, Mexico.  The facility
manufactures piston rings for heavy-duty and automotive sectors and is the
largest producer of piston rings in North America.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive
parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global
customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy-duty 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
releases are available by fax through Company News On-Call, call 800-758-5804,
ext. 306225.