FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2001

DORBYL AND GENERAL MOTORS TIE UP
AN AGREEMENT FOR REMANUFACTURE AND
REPAIR OF DIESEL ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES

(LaGrange, IL, May 17, 2001) - RSD ( a division of Dorbyl Ltd) at Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors recently announced the signing of an agreement that enables RSD to act as a licensee of EMD for the remanufacture and repair of diesel electric locomotives and their components. This work will be carried out in RSD's Boksburg works to the latest available information and standards utilised by EMD in their design, development and production of diesel electric locomotives.

Don Riach, EMD's Director for Worldwide Sales stated: "Concluding this agreement with Dorbyl is fully consistent with EMD's strategy to provide improved after-sales service and support to its customers. We see GM's proven technology combined with Dorbyl's manufacturing and engineering expertise as a win-win combination for GM customers in Southern Africa."

EMD's existing sales representative structure remains unchanged by this agreement. Thus Sibambhene Trade & Services will still be the point of contact for new locomotives and parts sales in South Africa.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Scott Garman
scott.garman@emdiesels.com
+1 (708) 387-5041