Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With Big Net to Support ATRisys(TM)

15 December 2000
Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership With Big Net to Support ATRisys(TM)
    TROY, Mich., Dec. 15 Automotive Technical Resources, Inc.
(ATRi), a leading provider of automotive diagnostics and integrated
information delivery systems, announced today its strategic partnership with
Big Net, a leading provider of broadband Internet connectivity.
    Big Net, headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, will enhance ATRi's
ATRisys(TM) Systems by providing ATRi's clients with high-speed Internet
access via Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology.
    "ATRi is excited to be working with Big Net, a company experienced in
delivering high-tech communications in today's technology field," said
Nicholas A. Cocco, Chairman and CEO of ATRi.  "Big Net's expertise combined
with its ability to provide high tech communication products will prove to be
a valuable service to our customers."
    "More and more companies are turning to Big Net for their broadband
Internet access," according to Duane Rao, Chairman and CEO of Big Net, Inc.
"Partnering with companies like Automotive Technical Resources enables us to
provide our customers with integrated, state-of-the-art solutions."

    About ATRi
    ATRi creates unique systems to troubleshoot problems with today's
automobiles and trucks.  The company has a team of certified staff
specializing in management process and technical process engineering.  ATRi
also offers CASE certified educational and training programs designed to
increase the proficiency of automotive management and technicians as well as
evaluation of current skill level.
    Through its various programs and operational platforms, ATRi can
significantly increase the profits of an automotive service facility by
providing the facility's employees with process, information and both the hard
and soft skills needed to increase service department efficiency and
effectiveness as well as deliver it in a manner that is customer friendly.

    About Big Net
    Big Net, Inc. is a nationwide provider of high-speed Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL) access to business and residential users.  Based in Sterling
Heights, Michigan, Big Net features a complete line of Internet offerings
including dedicated and dial-up connectivity, web and application hosting and
value-added communication services.
    For additional information, visit http://www.atritech.com or contact the company
at 248-585-4200.  ATRi's corporate headquarters are located at 1322 Rankin
Street, Troy, Michigan 48083.