Federal-Mogul - 1975 – 2008: A Bright Future

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1975 – 2008: A Bright Future

For more than a century, the global automotive industry has relied upon Federal-Mogul products and services for power, safety and performance. Today, the organization is building upon past accomplishments and forging new industry benchmarks. The company has expanded into arenas ranging from aerospace and railroad to commercial vehicles while maintaining our world-class standards for service and products. Now we are positioned for another hundred years of success with our strategy for profitable growth around the globe.

	Important dates:
	1979 NAPA® began selling Federal-Mogul parts under its brand.
	1981 The NASA space shuttle launched with Federal-Mogul’s Arrowhead® parts. Total company sales reached $833 million, while employment climbed to 15,000.
	Late 1990s Federal-Mogul grew from a $2 billion supplier to a more than $6 billion supplier. Following this expansion, the company remains focused on a strategy of global profitable growth.
	1999 Federal-Mogul celebrated 100 years.
	2001 The company filed voluntary Chapter 11 and U.K. Administration petitions to separate its asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential. 2005 Acquisitions in this time period included: Robert G. Evans Co., Hanauer Machine Works, Inc., Metaltec, Inc., Mather Co. and Fel-Pro, Inc.
	2007 Federal-Mogul Corporation emerges from Chapter 11.
	2008 Federal-Mogul Corporation lists Class A common stock on NASDAQ.

1899 – 1940: Founded on Innovation
1941 – 1956: Diversifying for Success
1957 – 1974: Going Global