Penn State Behrend Supermileage Team Sponsored By LORD Corporation Wins International Competition

LORD-Sponsored Penn State Behrend SuperMileage Team Takes First Place In SAE's International Supermileage Competition. End Quote

Erie, PA (1888PressRelease) July 11, 2013 - LORD Corporation (http://www.lord.com/) has announced that the Penn State Behrend supermileage team, sponsored by LORD, finished first place at the SAE International Supermileage competition held June 6-7. This contest between engineering and technology students from various universities all over the world features a challenging design project to develop and construct the most fuel-efficient single-person vehicle. Penn State's top run of the day of 1,290 mpg and a high score on its vehicle's design report by reviewers led the school to finish as the winning team out of a field of 28.

The vehicles are required to run a specified course, with the vehicle obtaining the highest combined miles per gallon rating and design segment points winning the event. The purpose of this competition is to challenge students to set a world-fuel economy record and increase public awareness of fuel economy.

An estimated 5,000 hours were dedicated to work on the vehicle's engine, body shape and packaging of all of its components. LORD employees assisting on the team include Katie Burbules, Kathleen Murzynski, John Pearson and Taylor Pearson. Both Burbles and John Pearson were drivers of the car.

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"I am very proud of the Penn State Behrend supermileage team for being so successful in this tough competition," said Ed Auslander, LORD president and CEO. "These students worked tirelessly for long hours to put together the best possible vehicle, and we are honored to have helped them achieve their goal of winning this competition."
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LORD Corporation is a diversified technology and manufacturing company developing highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. For nearly 90 years, LORD has worked in collaboration with our customers to provide innovative aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial solutions. With world headquarters in Cary, N.C. and 2012 revenues in excess of $860 million, LORD has more than 2,900 employees in 25 countries and operates 15 manufacturing facilities and nine R&D centers worldwide. LORD actively promotes STEM education and many other community engagement initiatives where we work and live. For more information, visit http://www.lord.com.

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