Lennox Industries President Elected Chairman of Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

May 24, 2000

DALLAS, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Schjerven, president and COO of Lennox Industries Inc., was recently elected Chairman of the Board of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) by member company delegates attending GAMA's 65th Annual Meeting. Lennox Industries is a subsidiary of Lennox International (NYSE: LII), a leading worldwide provider of climate control solutions.

"Bob Schjerven is recognized and respected throughout the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning industry for his vision and leadership," said C. Reuben Autery, president, GAMA. "GAMA is very fortunate to have Bob as its chairman."

GAMA is a national trade association whose members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating, and commercial food service. GAMA's members account for over 90% of U.S. sales of gas and oil-fired space heating equipment, gas, oil and electric water heaters, and gas-fired commercial cooking equipment. Its members are located in countries around the world, including Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, and South America.

Selling heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment in over 70 countries worldwide, Lennox International Inc. is a world leader in climate control solutions. It is the parent company of Lennox Industries Inc., Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc., Heatcraft Inc., and Lennox Global Ltd. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII". Additional information about Lennox International is available at www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Lennox International's Communications and Public Relations department at 972-497-5258.
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