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                              Echlin Inc.
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                 SPX RESPONDS TO ECHLIN'S FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT
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     MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN, April 6, 1998 -- SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPW) today
issued the following statement regarding a lawsuit filed today by Echlin
Inc. (NYSE:ECH), attempting to block a special meeting demanded by Echlin
shareholders:

     "This is yet another transparent attempt by Echlin to disenfranchise
its shareholders after more than 50% have exercised their right to demand a
special meeting. After failing to change Connecticut law and pretending to
make an economic case to its shareholders, Echlin has now filed a clearly
frivolous lawsuit, ensuring Echlin's place in the 'Shareholder Hall of
Shame.' SPX will challenge this suit vigorously and we continue to expect
the special meeting of Echlin shareholders to be held by June 23, 1998."

     SPX Corporation is a global provider of Vehicle Service Solutions to
franchised dealers and independent service locations, Service Support to
Vehicle Manufacturers, and Vehicle Components to the worldwide motor
vehicle industry. SPX's Internet address is www.spx.com.


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