Banks Named Vice President of Total Quality for Arvin Ride & Motion Control.

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1999--David Hoyte, President of Arvin Ride & Motion Control (ARMC), a division of Arvin Industries, Inc. (NYSE:ARV), announced today that Dr. Kathaleen Banks has accepted the position of Vice President of Total Quality for ARMC's worldwide operations. In this capacity she will be responsible for strategic quality system initiatives and programs worldwide including the integration of supplier quality systems, new product introduction, quality measures, warranty and training. Dr. Banks will work with ARMC worldwide quality leaders and general managers to assist them in achieving consistently higher levels of excellence in their businesses and to achieve and maintain the highest possible levels of customer satisfaction.

Dr. Banks has an extensive background in quality systems and education. Prior to joining Arvin she consulted for major U.S. companies, including Arvin. She was selected to the Wisconsin Board of Examiners to develop and implement the State's first Quality Award for business and industry. She was employed by Cummins Engine Company for 14 years in Columbus, IN, in a variety of quality roles. For 10 years she was in public education at the secondary & post secondary levels developing technical education programs and policies at local, state and national levels. She earned her B.S. from Ball State University; an MS from the University of Kansas and holds a doctorate from the University of Missouri.

Arvin Industries, Inc., is a global manufacturer of automotive components with over 50 manufacturing facilities and eight technical centers located in 19 countries. Arvin is a leading manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems, ride control products, and gas charged lift supports. Our replacement products are sold under various trademarks including Arvin, Maremont, Timax, ANSA and ROSI for exhaust systems; Gabriel shock absorbers; and StrongArm gas charged lift supports.

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