Snap-on Incorporated Names John A. Kielich Vice President, Planning and Snap-on Business Process

KENOSHA, Wis., Sep 16, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- John A. Kielich has been named to the new position of vice president, planning and Snap-on Business Process, effective immediately, for Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment. Kielich will be responsible for driving key business strategies and aligning all activities within the Driven to Deliver(TM) Business Process, reporting directly to Dale F. Elliott, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

"Snap-on is committed to integrating our business system throughout all levels of the organization and will continually strive to optimize our performance through Quality People, Operational Fitness and Profitable Growth," said Elliott. "We are applying the resources necessary to create a more process-oriented and planning-driven company. John brings a diverse background in process implementation and improvement and corporate planning to this important initiative."

Kielich will be responsible for ensuring the deployment of the Snap-on Business Process and lean business principles across the company, worldwide. Functions related to Continuous Improvement and Snap-on's Quality Forward System, formerly in the Operations group, will report to Kielich and be integrated into the Snap-on Business Process effort. Kielich joined Snap-on in 1999 as director, corporate development.

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand and power tools, diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage, diagnostics software and other solutions for vehicle-service, industrial, government and agricultural customers, and commercial applications, including construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and employs approximately 13,500 people worldwide.

CONTACT:          Snap-on Incorporated
                  Richard Secor (Media), 262/656-5561                      
                  William Pfund (Investor), 262/656-6488    
                  www.snapon.com

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