Aftermarket Technology To Supply Rebuilt Transmissions To AAMCO

WESTMONT, Ill., Nov. 15 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it has signed an agreement with the National AAMCO Dealers Association (NADA) to provide PROFormance® brand remanufactured transmission units to AAMCO dealerships. NADA represents more than 600 AAMCO transmission centers throughout the United States and Canada.

Mike DuBose, Chairman, President and CEO said, ``I am particularly pleased that we have signed this precedent setting agreement with our partner, NADA. This is a strategic win for the Company, providing us with a solid platform to penetrate the automotive aftermarket with our ''best-in-class`` remanufactured units.''

DuBose continued, ``During the next decade, we expect the transmission repair landscape to change dramatically. The skilled technician base is already shrinking as the complexity and diversity of transmissions increase dramatically. By anticipating the industry and market changes expected to occur over the next several years, AAMCO is positioning itself today to remain the industry leader, meeting and exceeding its customers' demands for reliable transmission repair through the use of our remanufactured units. We will work closely with our partner, NADA, to plan the national roll out of this program.''

Mike Ganjei, President, NADA said, ``This agreement with Aftermarket Technology Corp. will provide our members with another progressive tool in the operation of their centers and complements well the other member-benefits NADA provides. Our partnership with Aftermarket Technology Corp. will enable our members to continue to be the leaders in transmission repairs.''

Aftermarket Technology Corp. is headquartered in Westmont, Illinois. The Company's operations include drivetrain remanufacturing, third party logistics and material recovery services. The Company also remanufactures instrument and display clusters and radios.

The National AAMCO Dealers Association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices in Bethesda, Maryland.