Friedrich Seitz and Edmund Farrell to Speak at German Industry Conference

January 1, 1998

COLOGNE, GERMANY--Friedrich W. Seitz and Edmund G. Farrell, III are slated to speak at the 1998 Federation of German Industries (BDI) conference.

Mr. Seitz will present a “U.S. Products Liability and Environmental Liability Update,” and Mr. Farrell will present a, “Directors and Officers Liability Update.” The meeting will be attended by German industry professionals.

About the Federation of German Industries
The BDI communicates the interests of German industry to those in positions of political responsibility all over the world. In this way it supports enterprises engaged in global competition. The BDI commands a wide network in Germany and Europe, in all important markets and international organizations. The BDI provides political back-up for the opening up of international markets. And it offers information and economic policy advice on all topics relevant to industry. To learn more about the BDI, please visit: http://www.bdi.eu/bdi_english/index.htm.