Bethlehem Steel Corporation
For Immediate Release

BETHLEHEM, Pa., June 7, 2001 - Bethlehem Steel Corporation has named eleven companies as winners of Bethlehem's Premier Supplier Award, it was announced today by Duane R. Dunham, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

The winners were chosen from more than 7,000 suppliers around the world that provide Bethlehem with $3 billion worth of products and services each year.

"These suppliers represent the best of the best," said Mr. Dunham in announcing the awards. "A premier supply chain is a vital element in meeting our customers' requirements for exemplary quality, service, technology and cost."

Premier suppliers of the year met or exceeded a very demanding set of criteria including quality, performance and cost demonstrated through their service to Bethlehem in 2000.

According to Thomas J. Conarty, senior vice president, the award program emphasizes the value Bethlehem places on suppliers that share its vision with respect to quality services and solutions. "Solid business partnerships with progressive, dedicated suppliers are essential to our success," he said. "These award winners exemplify the standards we are working to develop with all of our suppliers. It is only fitting that we showcase the performance of these eleven companies with the recognition they so richly deserve," said Mr. Conarty.

This year's list of honorees includes several multiple year winners. "This is especially noteworthy," said Mr. Dunham, "because no credit is given for prior awards." This is the fourth consecutive year Bethlehem has recognized its Premier Suppliers of the Year.

Named 2000 Premier Suppliers of the Year are:

For Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies

Alloy Sling Chain Industries, Ltd.**
East Hazelcrest, Ill.

Hilti Inc., Steel Service Div.
Merrillville, Ind.

Motion Industries Inc.**
Birmingham, Ala.

Stauffer Manufacturing Co.*
Red Hill, Pa.

For Raw Materials, Raw Materials Handling

American Metals and Coal International (AMCI)*
Greenwich, Conn.

Bulk Transport Corporation
Michigan City, Ind.

Cominco Ltd.
Vancouver, BC, Canada

C. J. Langenfelder & Son, Inc.**
Baltimore, Md.

The Levy Company
Portage, Ind.

Rossborough Manufacturing Co. L.P.
Avon Lake, Ohio

For Transportation

Ficel Transport, Inc.*
Blasdell, N.Y.

* Three Time Winners
** Four Time Winners

Winners were recognized yesterday and received the "Signature in Steel," a striking sculpture designed by artist Richard Switzer, to commemorate their exemplary performance.

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