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TUCSON, Arizona, July 17, 2003                                           

WALBRO JAPAN RECEIVES "EXCELLENT COMPANY" AWARD
FROM MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Walbro Japan Inc., a unit of Walbro Engine Management, has been awarded the "Excellent Company" award from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.'s Industry Machinery Division.

Walbro Japan was one of ten companies which received the annual award, out of 120 eligible suppliers. Walbro was recognized for its efforts in supplying components used on gasoline engines.

In presenting the award to Walbro Japan, Taniguchi Kototsugu, General Manager of the Industry Machinery Division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said, "Your company has achieved good results with regard to Quality, Delivery & Cost Reduction for orders for our Industry Machinery Division from April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003 and has made a large contribution to our production. We are pleased to give this award to you and feel that this result is due to the strong efforts of your company and its employees."

Andrew V. Masterman, President Walbro Engine Management, praised Walbro Japan's efforts. "This award is a great accomplishment for the entire Walbro Japan staff. It reflects Walbro's best efforts to provide high quality, cost-effective products combined with excellent customer service. I congratulate the employees of Walbro Japan on their exceptional performance."

Walbro Engine Management, a unit of TI Automotive, is the world's largest manufacturer of small engine carburetors for hand-held power equipment and a major manufacturer of small engine ignition systems, fuel injection components and other products for outdoor power equipment, marine and recreational products. Walbro Engine Management has facilities in the United States, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Thailand and China. More information is available at www.walbro.com.

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For more editorial information, please contact:

Ann M. Guernsey
Walbro Engine Management
(520) 877-3000