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March , 1997

LYNX Services from PPG to Open Second Insurance Claims Center

   LYNX Services from PPG announced February 28 that it is expanding operations with an insurance claims service center to be located in North Fort Myers, Fla. Scheduled to open July 1, the LYNX Services center is the company’s second, and will employ 200 people full time and 100 people part time to handle insurance claims for automotive replacement glass and repair.

   LYNX Services is an insurance claims management and processing business that began operation in 1994 with its first service center in Overland Park, Kan. It is a subsidiary of PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG), a Pittsburgh-based global manufacturer of glass and fabricated glass products, chemicals, coatings and fiberglass.

   "More insurers are recognizing the cost, efficiency and quality benefits of having LYNX Services from PPG manage their glass claims programs," said James V. Latch, director, LYNX Services. "Through our claims centers, we connect insurers, policyholders and repair shops so that all three receive the customer service they need. With our new North Fort Myers center, we will have a dedicated team of people handling claims as our business continues to grow."

   Latch said employment at the North Fort Myers center could grow to more than 400 people by 1999.