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Alan C. Johnson Returns to Federal-Mogul as Executive Vice President

10 April 2000

Alan C. Johnson Returns to Federal-Mogul as Executive Vice President, Americas and Asia FEDERAL-MOGUL ALAN JOHNSON Alan C. Johnson, Executive Vice President, Americas and Asia, Federal-Mogul Corporation. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] SOUTHFIELD, MI USA 04/10/2000    

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 10 Dick Snell, chairman and chief
executive officer, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the return
of Alan C. Johnson, 52, to the new position of executive vice president,
Americas and Asia, effective immediately.  In this new expanded role, Johnson
will have responsibility for all of the company's original equipment and
aftermarket operations in North America, South America and Asia, with sales of
over $4 billion.  Johnson, a 30-year veteran with Federal-Mogul, had left in
1999 to become president and chief operating officer of Exide Corporation.
"Alan is one of the most highly respected executives in the industry," said
Snell.  "His leadership and wealth of experience is exemplary and we are
pleased he is returning to the Federal-Mogul family."
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000410/DEM002 )
    Johnson joined Federal-Mogul in 1970 and most recently held the position
of executive vice president - Powertrain Systems.  Previously he served as
executive vice president responsible for the company's worldwide manufacturing
and international aftermarket operations, a position he held since January
1997.  Johnson served as president - operations, from 1995 - 1997 and vice
president, Powertrain Operations - Americas, from 1993 - 1995.  Johnson was
named vice president and general manager, oil seal operations in 1992, and
prior to that served in management roles in both manufacturing and
distribution.
    Johnson earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Wayne State
University, Detroit, Michigan, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Michigan.  Johnson is a member of the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE).
    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.