Federal-Mogul Enhances North American Aftermarket Organization

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML) today announced a new and enhanced North American aftermarket organization.  

Paul Johnson joins Federal-Mogul as vice president, North America, global aftermarket.  Johnson will report directly to Jay Burkhart, senior vice president, global aftermarket and will be located at the World Headquarters in Southfield, MI.  He assumes the position formerly held by Bob Egan, who was recently appointed vice president, customer relations, global aftermarket.

Johnson most recently held the position of general director, ACDelco.  During his career with General Motors, Johnson has held positions of increasing responsibility in aftersales, product management, business development and finance.  Johnson led the establishment of the automotive parts procurement center in Shanghai, China.  He earned a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from The University of Michigan.

"We are excited to have Paul join the Federal-Mogul team.  He is an accomplished professional with experience in successfully growing a large and complex aftermarket business.  His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow the Federal-Mogul portfolio in a rapidly changing marketplace.  Our goal is to provide customers with the best products and brands, driven by enhanced category analysis, world-class customer service and supply chain management," said Burkhart.

In addition, the following new functions have been added to the North American sales and marketing organization, reporting to Johnson:  category insight and analysis; customer transaction services; and customer supply chain planning.  Individual appointments to these roles will be announced in the near future.  

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 nearly 39,000 people in 33 countries.

Federal-Mogul's aftermarket products are sold under a variety of brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, MOOG® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nural® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® brake and lighting products. Visit the company's Web site at www.federalmogul.com.

SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation