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SwRI^® selected Ford Tier One Preferred Supplier

New business arrangement to reduce the costs of engineering services for the major automotive leader

San Antonio — February 27, 1996 — Southwest Research Institute^® (SwRI) has been selected by the Ford Motor Company as a Tier One Preferred Supplier for engineering services.

"Providing greater service to Ford through this special business relationship is a great opportunity for us," said Dr. Jay M. Lewallen, vice president for SwRI Planning and Program Development. The Institute has worked on many projects for Ford in the past and has extensive, industry-recognized technical strengths in engineering, design, and testing areas related to automotive vehicles and engines.

The Ford Tier One Preferred Supplier Program, leading to the selection of SwRI, was designed to develop a world-class engineering service supply base for the major automotive leader. The resulting business agreements by Ford with the preferred suppliers will simplify, streamline, and reduce the costs of engineering services required by Ford's product development operations.

SwRI was established in 1947 as an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization. Today, its 3,200 employees in 12 technical divisions provide extensive technical services to industry and government clients worldwide. Automotive-related research and development services have been a strength of the Institute since its founding.

Related press release: Southwest Research Institute earns Ford's Q1 award

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