Now It's Perfectly Clear: New ANCO(R) HydroClear(TM) Wiper Blades Clear Windshields Better Than Any Others

Now It's Perfectly Clear: New ANCO(R) HydroClear(TM) Wiper Blades Clear Windshields Better Than Any Others

		FEDERAL-MOGUL INTRODUCES NEW ANCO HYDROCLEAR WIPER BLADES New ANCO(R) HydroClear(TM) wiper blades make streaks and smears on vehicle windshields a thing of the past. Developed by Federal-Mogul Corp., the blades instantly "bead" water upon contact. A scoop-shaped wiping element then lifts the water from the windshield surface for a perfect wipe in virtually any driving situation. (PRNewsFoto)[TC] SOUTHFIELD, MI USA

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ANCO(R) wiper blades has solved one of the most annoying, and potentially dangerous, challenges facing today's drivers -- streaked and smeared windshields caused by inadequate wiper performance -- through the development and introduction of new ANCO HydroClear(TM) wipers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030416/DEW040 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) Manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation, ANCO HydroClear wiper blades are available as of April 1, 2003, through leading auto parts dealers and vehicle service businesses. Developed through extensive research conducted hand-in-hand with leading Tier One automotive manufacturers, the advanced C-350 synthetic compound used in HydroClear blades instantly "beads" water upon contact. The wipers' scoop- shaped wiping element then lifts all of the water from the windshield surface for a perfect wipe in virtually any driving situation. An independent research laboratory tested the wipe quality of HydroClear versus that of the premium blades offered by every other major blade manufacturer in North America. The results confirmed that HydroClear clears better than any other wiper. Conventional wiper designs, by contrast, typically feature natural-rubber compounds that attract, rather than repel or bead, water upon contact; as a result, the wiper element simply spreads streams of liquid across the windshield, leading to significantly higher likelihood of streaks and/or smears. "ANCO has proven that the only way to deliver a perfect wipe and extended blade life is by perfecting the wiping element itself," said Jay Burkhart, vice president of marketing, North American aftermarket, Federal-Mogul. "No other wiper blade manufacturer has developed a technology that addresses both the interaction of water with the blade element and the interface of the blade with the windshield surface on today's vehicles. It's a 'perfectly clear' solution for enhanced driving safety." Unlike competing wiper compounds, the C-350 formulation utilized in HydroClear blades contains no wax, will not tear or rot due to ozone- or ultraviolet-induced wear, and is formulated to remain flexible under a vast range of temperatures. The wax-based compounds used in many conventional blades can lead to severe streaking or smearing. In addition, many competing wipers can be susceptible to tears and cracks caused by age or ozone contamination; this damage can severely impair wiping performance and cause the blade superstructure to scratch the windshield. In addition to an exclusive wiping compound and blade-element design, ANCO HydroClear wipers feature a stylish low-profile aerodynamic body to ensure tight, consistent contact with all windshields under high-velocity wind conditions. Wind-induced wiper "lift" can cause conventional blades to lose contact with the windshield. Available for a wide range of popular late-model domestic and import models, HydroClear Blades also feature the ANCO brand's revolutionary KwikConnect(TM) system, which reduces wiper installation and replacement to an easy, click-on/click-off process. For more information on new ANCO HydroClear wiper blades, contact your local ANCO wiper blades supplier, visit http://www.federal-mogul.com/ANCO , or write to: ANCO HydroClear Wipers, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034. Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components and sub- 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 47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .