Harmon Industries NASDAQ: HRMN For Immediate Release

Charles M. Foudree (816) 229-3345 [email protected]

Harmon Announces Acquisition of CSS, Inc.

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (Thursday, January 29, 1998) -- Harmon Industries Inc., a leading supplier of signal and train control products to railroads and transit systems throughout North America and the world, announces that it has acquired CSS, Inc. of Delphi, Indiana.

CSS is engaged in the business of installing and maintaining products and equipment used on railroads and by railroad-related industries. The bulk of their installation involves grade crossing warning systems. The 10-year old company serves railroads and other related businesses in a seven-state area throughout the Midwest and Florida.

"This acquisition reflects the expanding nature of our business, and our response to our customers' request to provide additional services," said Björn E. Olsson, president and chief executive officer of Harmon Industries, Inc. "We are pleased to be able to add additional installation and maintenance capabilities to our organization. Initially, this capability will be of special importance to our short line railroad customers."

Harmon Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of signal and train control products to freight and transit systems throughout North America and the world. The company is traded in the over-the-counter market and is quoted on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol HRMNCharles M. Foudree, executive vice president-finance, Harmon Industries Inc., 1300 Jefferson Court, Blue Springs, MO 64015. The telephone number is (816) 229-3345.

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