June 25, 2008 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) received a GAU (Group Auto Union) International Award for its product and performance achievements at the company's annual shareholder's meeting May 20 - 22, in Biarritz, France. Federal-Mogul supplies innovative technologies from its five core product categories: Engine, Sealing, Steering, Braking and Service Solutions to GAU International, a network of multispecialists for distribution of spare parts and services for cars, trucks and agricultural materials.
"We are proud and honored to be recognized for our performance with this prestigious Award from GAU International," said Ramzi Hermiz, senior vice president, Aftermarket Products and Services, who accepted the award with Martin Hendricks, vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Global Aftermarket, on behalf of Federal-Mogul. "We are committed to serving the European and global aftermarket industry with leading brands, products and services at a globally competitive cost. We look forward to continued success with GAU International as we focus on our sustainable global profitable growth strategy."
GAU International is one of the largest networks of spare parts distributors in Europe and is one of Federal-Mogul's most valued aftermarket customers, with 786 members operating in 21 countries with 2,000 outlets, and over 4,000 repair shops for light-duty vehicles and 300 for commercial vehicles. The GAU International Awards are granted based on key performance criteria, including: service, product performance, representation, technical support and marketing.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 50,000 people in 35 countries.
CONTACT: Paula Silver -- 248-354-4530
Jennifer Rass -- 248-354-7502
SOURCE: Federal-Mogul Corporation
CONTACT: Paula Silver, +1-248-354-4530, or Jennifer Rass,
+1-248-354-7502, both of Federal-Mogul Corporation
Web site: http://www.federal-mogul.com/
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