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FOAMEX International Inc.
(NASDAQ: FMXI)




Foamex International, with a network of 46 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is North America's largest manufacturer and marketer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer products. Foamex's quality foams are utilized primarily in five end-markets: carpet cushion; cushioning, including bedding products; furniture; automotive, including trim and accessories; and technical applications, including those for filtration, gasketing and sealing.

In July 1997, Foamex took several steps designed to improve operating performance and accelerate growth in our core polyurethane foam business. These steps included dividing Cushioning Products into two new product groups: Cushioning Products and Furniture Products. This brings to five the number of strategic business units at Foamex.

Five Business Units

For financial information, including quarterly earnings, go to Corporate Information .

Foamex's History

Foamex's roots date back to 1983 with the acquisition of Scott Paper's foam division by `21' International Holdings, today, Trace International Holdings (TIHI), led by Marshall S. Cogan. Since then Foamex has grown both internally and through a string of strategic acquisitions:

New Products and Technology

Foamex has long been known for its commitment to innovation and introducing new and value-added polyurethane and polymer products. Among the most promising recent introductions are:

International Initiatives

Foamex's long-term strategy is to expand its markets outside of North America. Recent initiatives related to that effort include:

Senior Management Team

Senior Operating Committee

Board of Directors

Salvatore J. Bonanno
President and Chief Operating Officer
Foamex International Inc.

Marshall S. Cogan
Vice Chairman
Foamex International Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
United Auto Group, Inc.

Etienne Davignon
Chairman
Société Générale de Belgique

Andrea Farace
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Foamex International Inc.

Robert J. Hay
Chairman Emeritus
Foamex International Inc.

Stuart J. Hershon
Orthopedic Surgeon and Investor

John V. Tunney
Chairman
Cloverleaf Group, Inc.

Revised 8/19/97


Corporate Headquarters:
Foamex International Inc.
1000 Columbia Avenue
Linwood, PA 19061
800 776-FOAM (3626)
610 859-3000
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