PRESS RELEASE
January 19, 1996
New rear mount bike carrier
for vans and estates

It's now possible to transport bikes, simply and safely, on vans and estates, thanks to a new range
of aluminium bike carriers from Thule. The Backpac, which has been approved by TÜV/GS in
Germany, will take up to four bikes, and is easy to fit. No drilling or bolting is required.

Bikes are carried high, so that neither the vehicle's rear number plate nor its rear lights are obscured, making for optimum safety in traffic. The vehicle's tailgate can still be opened even with the carrier in position.
The Backpac carriers are made of aluminium. This means that they do not weigh much and offer optimum resistance to corrosion. The frame holders will take all types of bike frame. The wheel holders have quick-release fastenings that make for simple fastening and are gentle on
paintwork, and optional extras include additional wheel trays and frame holders for a third and fourth bike, and a plastic-coated wire lock. The standard version will take two bikes.
Thule's Backpac carriers are approved for loads of 50-60 kg depending on vehicle model./ins

Caption:
Thule Backpac carriers are a new range of aluminium rear
mounts for fitting on vans and estates.

Industri AB Thule is a manufacturer of detachable load carriers, roof boxes and accessories for transporting various types of sports and leisure equipment. The company is a world leader in this field, with a presence in practically every country where there is an appreciable
volume of traffic. Fixed roof railings represent a new and increasinglyimportant product area, and one in which the company's customers include Opel, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford.
Thule is part of Sweden's Eldon Group, whose shares are quoted on theStockholm Stock Exchange. The Group's turnover for 1994 was SEK 1 664 million. In addition to its two factories in Sweden, Thule also has production facilities at two plants in the USA.Roof boxes are manufactured inter alia at the company's own plant in Germany.

If you would like further information, please contact:
Mats Lundmark
Market Communication Manager
or
Monika Johansson
International Product Manager
Industri AB Thule
Box 69
S-330 33 Hillerstorp
Sweden
tel: +46 (370)-255 00
fax: +46 (370)-229 08

N.B. This text is available on 3.5" disk (Word 5.1a) formatted for Macintosh or PC.

Industri AB Thule is a manufacturer of detachable load carriers, roof boxes and accessories for transporting various types of sports and leisure equipment. The company is a world leader in this field, with a presence in practically every country where there is an appreciable
volume of traffic. Fixed roof railings represent a new and increasinglyimportant product area, and one in which the company's customers include Opel, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford.
Thule is part of Sweden's Eldon Group, whose shares are quoted on theStockholm Stock Exchange. The Group's turnover for 1994 was SEK 1 664 million. In addition to its two factories in Sweden, Thule also has production facilities at two plants in the USA.Roof boxes are manufactured inter alia at the company's own plant in Germany.

If you would like further information, please contact:
Thule Ltd
Unit 4-5 Concorde Drive
5C Business Centre
Clevedon Bristol
BS21 6UH
Tel: 01275 34 04 04
Fax: 01275 34 06 86

Mats Lundmark
Market Communication Manager
or
Monika Johansson
International Product Manager
Industri AB Thule
Box 69
S-330 33 Hillerstorp
Sweden
tel: +46 (370)-255 00
fax: +46 (370)-229 08

N.B. This text is available on 3.5" disk (Word 5.1a) formatted for Macintosh or PC.
Industri AB Thule is a manufacturer of detachable load carriers, roof boxes and accessories for transporting various types of sports and leisure equipment. The company is a world leader in this field, with a presence in practically every country where there is an appreciable
volume of traffic. Fixed roof railings represent a new and increasinglyimportant product area, and one in which the company's customers include Opel, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford.
Thule is part of Sweden's Eldon Group, whose shares are quoted on theStockholm Stock Exchange. The Group's turnover for 1994 was SEK 1 664 million. In addition to its two factories in Sweden, Thule also has production facilities at two plants in the USA.Roof boxes are manufactured inter alia at the company's own plant in Germany.

If you would like further information, please contact:
Aunger NSW
Adrian van Bellen
9/25 Frenchs Forest Road
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 975 5577
Fax: +61 2 975 5900

Mats Lundmark
Market Communication Manager
or
Monika Johansson
International Product Manager
Industri AB Thule
Box 69
S-330 33 Hillerstorp
Sweden
tel: +46 (370)-255 00
fax: +46 (370)-229 08

N.B. This text is available on 3.5" disk (Word 5.1a) formatted for Macintosh or PC.

Industri AB Thule is a manufacturer of detachable load carriers, roof boxes and accessories for transporting various types of sports and leisure equipment. The company is a world leader in this field, with a presence in practically every country where there is an appreciable
volume of traffic. Fixed roof railings represent a new and increasinglyimportant product area, and one in which the company's customers include Opel, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford.
Thule is part of Sweden's Eldon Group, whose shares are quoted on theStockholm Stock Exchange. The Group's turnover for 1994 was SEK 1 664 million. In addition to its two factories in Sweden, Thule also has production facilities at two plants in the USA.Roof boxes are manufactured inter alia at the company's own plant in Germany.

If you would like further information, please contact:
Aunger NSW
Adrian van Bellen
9/25 Frenchs Forest Road
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
Tel: 02 975 5577
Fax: 02 975 5900

Mats Lundmark
Market Communication Manager
or
Monika Johansson
International Product Manager
Industri AB Thule
Box 69
S-330 33 Hillerstorp
Sweden
tel: +46 (370)-255 00
fax: +46 (370)-229 08

N.B. This text is available on 3.5" disk (Word 5.1a) formatted for Macintosh or PC.