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wapnaocMTe . s DfVWD# BVON OTOCE Bovmiex 25, 1985 Mr. E. E. Eleld President McCord Casket Corpomlon 2850 S. Grand Bird. Detroit. Kiehigsn 48202 Dear Gene: I had a telephone call fro* Ken Lehaan the ocher day which was Just a little embarrassing. Z wanted cowrite you shout it too.. Because of Sana's site end our apparent vulnerability in the asbestos area (simply because we are perceived by lawyers and ocbers as being a very large company.with deep pockets) we have made the decision'to more ahead with converting our Aftermarket produce to non-asbcstoa materials. Ibis process is already under way ssd ve expect to have it completed prior to the middle of 1986. It had been sy Intention to review this with you and the Pel-Pro . representatives when ve met again to continue our discussions on the con-asbestos Issue--hopefully next nonch. In the caancime, our Aftermarket Products Planning people (who ere pert of another Division of the Company) announced ** decision to our suppliers and I'm sure McCord received 'one of those letters. Z did not know chat this was going to be done and agree with Ken chat it was the kind of thing Z should have told you per sonally, particularly in light of the Indus try'group which is working on the matter. I want to apologize for Che. way this did happen and. at the same cine, express'my sincere hope it does not interfere in any way with cur ability to comnicace on an Industry basis, on matters which are of mutual interest and concern. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving Holiday and. I'll look forward to seeing you soon. Cordially, .. IVT ' *" QAM* CPWPCWlTTil l DANA-0335.10 VUM*"1*9