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Navistar International Corporation Names Corning A Diamond Supplier



    Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that Navistar

    International Corporation named the company a 2007 Diamond Supplier. The

    award is granted to suppliers who meet or exceed Navistar´s performance

    expectations for quality, delivery and cost. Corning was one of only 38

    suppliers in Navistar´s 2,500–member

    corporate supply base to have achieved this designation for 2007. Each year, Navistar recognizes suppliers who strategically align with

    the company´s business goals and demonstrate

    a commitment to continuous improvement. Diamond suppliers collaborate

    technically and commercially with Navistar and play an integral role in

    growing Navistar´s business. In addition

    Diamond suppliers deliver products of distinction to mutual end

    customers. "We are proud to receive the Diamond Supplier

    award from Navistar," said Curt Weinstein

    vice president and general manager of Corning Heavy–Duty Diesel

    Technologies. "We value our collaborative

    relationship and will continue to work closely with Navistar and other

    vehicle and engine manufacturers to provide design and development

    guidance, systems expertise and innovative products that help them meet

    emissions requirements." Corning is a leading supplier of advanced cellular

    ceramic substrates and diesel particulate filters for all of the

    world´s major manufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines and vehicles.

    The company invented an economical, high–performance, cellular ceramic

    substrate in the early 1970s that is now the standard for catalytic

    converters worldwide. In 1978, Corning developed the cellular ceramic particulate

    filter to remove soot from diesel emissions. Corning continues to

    leverage its expertise in materials, processes and manufacturing to

    develop advanced ceramic substrates and diesel particulate filters that

    help meet demanding mobile emissions requirements. About Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com)

    is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more

    than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge

    Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable

    high–technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions

    control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include

    glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops;

    ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;

    optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications

    networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced

    optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries

    including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology. About Navistar Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) is a holding

    company whose wholly owned subsidiaries produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce? brand diesel engines, IC brand school and commercial buses, and

    Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a

    private–label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup

    truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel

    engine parts and service. Another wholly owned subsidiary offers

    financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.