Airtex Named Preferred Vendor for National Pronto Association

Fairfield, IL - 15 August 2005: Airtex has received preferred status for both new fuel pumps and new water pumps from the National Pronto Association. Recognition of Airtex as the vendor of choice by the group - recommended by Pronto's board of directors and endorsed by the general membership - proves the Airtex commitment to providing quality products and programs designed to increase sales for the National Pronto Association's members.

Mike Mohler, National Pronto Association vice president, states “We look forward to the continuance of what has proven to be a long and prosperous partnership with Airtex Products.”

John Beale, Airtex National Sales Manager, says “Pronto's strong position and growing market share make this choice a great step forward in our continuing partnership. Airtex is pleased to be recognized by the National Pronto Association as a preferred vendor.”

For more information about the National Pronto Association, please visit http://www.pronto-net.com.

About Airtex Products

Airtex Products, LP is a leading designer and manufacturer of fuel delivery system products for the automotive aftermarket, specialty OEM, and OES applications. Certified to ISO/TS-16949 quality standards, Airtex maintains global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Fairfield, IL, Airtex is a division of United Components, Inc.