SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Shortly after midnight this
morning the Federal-Mogul distribution facility in Smithville, Tennessee was
extensively damaged as a result of a fire. All employees in the building were
safely evacuated and no injuries occurred. The cause of the fire is unknown
at this time.
"Federal-Mogul expresses its deep sympathy to our employees and to the
community of Smithville for this devastating loss. We feel extremely
fortunate that all our employees were safely evacuated and that no one was
injured," said Chip McClure, CEO and president.
The Smithville facility is the principal distribution facility for Moog
and TRW chassis aftermarket products in the United States. The distribution
center employs 225 people and is 244,000 square feet.
"Federal-Mogul is working hard to resume operations and lessen the impact
on our customers and the community as a result of the situation," said
McClure.
Operations at the Smithville distribution center are currently suspended,
and the company expects to implement a temporary solution to resume operations
late next week.
Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems,
modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and
the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials
expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution
flexibility and marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of
value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its
teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers
and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs more
than 45,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul,
visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .
SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation
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CONTACT:
Laura Vultaggio, +1-248-354-4532, or Local
Smithville Employee Contact: David Anderson, +1-615-215-7041,
both of Federal-Mogul Corporation
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