Barnes Group Inc. Appoints Greg Milzcik President Barnes Aerospace

Business Wire, June 4, 1999

BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 1999--

Edmund M. Carpenter, president and CEO of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B), today announced that Greg Milzcik has been appointed president, Barnes Aerospace of Windsor, Connecticut, a wholly owned business unit of Barnes Group Inc.

Prior to joining Barnes Group, Mr. Milzcik was vice president and general manager of International Operations for Lockheed Martin Aircraft and Logistics. From 1994 until 1997, he was group vice president -- Manufacturing and Overhaul at Precision Standard Inc., which provides aerospace structures manufacturing and support engineering services. During 1992 and 1993, Mr. Milzcik was senior vice president, Business Development at AAR Corporation's Engine Component Services (ECS) business unit. From 1989 to 1992, he was vice president and general manager/plant manager at ECS in Connecticut.

"Greg Milzcik is an outstanding leader with a proven track record of global accomplish-ments within the aerospace industry," said Edmund M. Carpenter, "and will be a great asset in leading Barnes Aerospace to future growth."

Mr. Milzcik earned a certificate of Graduate Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard University, a masters degree in Management and Administration from Cambridge College and a bachelors of science in Applied Science and Technology from Edison State College.

Mr. Milzcik has served on the board of directors for Aeroplex of Central Europe, Pacific Aerospace Corp., Guangzhou Maintenance and Engineering Company (China) and Lockheed International Service and Investment Corporation.

Barnes Aerospace is a worldwide producer of machined and fabricated components and assemblies for aircraft engines and airframe builders, and provides engine component overhaul and repair service for many of the world's major commercial airlines.

Barnes Group Inc. (http://www.barnesgroupinc.com), is a diversified international manufacturer and distributor, serving a wide range of industrial markets with precision metal parts and industrial supplies. Founded in 1857 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, Barnes Group Inc. consists of three separate business units employing 3,847 people at 42 locations worldwide.