SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML) has received the prestigious 2009 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors, in recognition of its performance in engine piston products.  Federal-Mogul supplies aluminum pistons, rings and connecting rods to General Motors for both passenger cars and light trucks. This is the third consecutive year Federal-Mogul has received the GM award.

Federal-Mogul President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont accepted the award from Bob Socia, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, during a presentation held March 11 at the GM Design Dome in Warren, Michigan.

"We're very honored to receive this award, as it demonstrates our continued focus on meeting and exceeding high performance standards for General Motors," Alapont said.  "We remain committed to providing world-class, innovative products and services for GM and value our strategic development and supply partnership with the company."

The award recognizes the significant contributions of GM's suppliers in 2009 as part of the company's global product and performance achievements. The Supplier of the Year program started in 1992, and each year a global team of purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics executives determines the winners.

"We look forward to continue developing a long-term relationship based on strategic businesses that benefit both companies," said Socia.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain 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 nearly 39,000 people in 33 countries. Visit the company's Web site at www.federalmogul.com.

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