Exhibit 99

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C. J. Monsma (919/775-2201)



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


FEDDERS TO ACQUIRE TRION, INC.


Liberty Corner, NJ and Sanford, NC - July 13, 1999 - Fedders Corporation
(NYSE: FJA & FJC), a global air conditioning company, and Trion, Inc. (NASDAQ:
TRON), a world leader in the indoor air quality industry, jointly announced
today that they entered into a definitive agreement providing for Fedders'
acquisition of Trion at a price of $5.50 per share in cash for all outstanding
shares of Trion's common stock.  The Agreement has been approved by the Boards
of Directors of both Trion and Fedders.  Under the Agreement, a newly-formed
wholly-owned subsidiary of Fedders will commence a cash tender offer to
purchase all of the outstanding shares of Trion for $5.50 per share.  Trion
has approximately 7.2 million shares of common stock outstanding.

The tender offer will commence as soon as practicable, but not later than July
19, 1999, and is expected to close in August 1999.  The tender offer is
conditioned upon the tender of 80.0% of the shares of Trion common stock
outstanding on a fully diluted basis, certain regulatory filings and other
customary conditions.  The Agreement also provides for the merger of a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Fedders into Trion following the tender offer.  Following
the merger, Trion will continue its business as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Fedders.

Each of Trion's directors, who collectively own 10.1% of Trion's outstanding
common stock, has entered into a definitive agreement with Fedders pursuant to
which each director has agreed, among other things, to tender his shares
pursuant to the cash tender offer and to grant to Fedders an option to
purchase such shares at a purchase price of $5.50 per share, exercisable upon
the occurrence of certain events.
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In addition, Trion and Fedders have entered into a stock option agreement
pursuant to which Trion has granted to Fedders an irrevocable option to
purchase up to 19.9% of Trion's outstanding common stock at a purchase price
of $5.50 per share, exercisable upon the occurrence of certain events.

Trion manufactures and sells a broad line of high-performance products that
improve indoor air quality in cleanrooms, industrial/commercial and
residential environments.  Their extensive line of products includes
electronic air cleaners, HEPA and ULPA filters, humidifiers and dust
collectors.  Trion's sales were $57.2 million in 1998.

The indoor air quality industry is estimated to exceed $3.0 billion.
Consistent, long-term industry growth is expected.  As governments tighten
regulations regarding levels of emissions released into the workplace and
environment, and as air pollution continues to be a significant health issue,
the global demand for indoor air quality products is expected to increase.

Commenting on the acquisition, Fedders Chief Executive Officer, Sal Giordano,
Jr., said: "Fedders' acquisition of Trion is strategically important to the
growth of both companies.  Trion's line of indoor air quality products is
complementary to Fedders' existing product line of air conditioners and
dehumidifiers.  Many of the products, including air cleaners and humidifiers,
are counter-seasonal to air conditioner and dehumidifier sales.  Trion's
presence in England will strengthen Fedders' position in Europe, while
Fedders' presence in Asia, where it has its international headquarters in
Singapore and a manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China, will enable Trion to
grow there."  Steven L. Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Trion, said: "The Trion team is looking forward to becoming an important part
of Fedders.  We expect Fedders' extensive experience with Big Box retailers to
help grow our household air cleaner business and we anticipate deriving
significant benefits from their global sourcing capabilities for all of our
products."
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TM Capital Corp. served as financial advisor to Fedders Corporation in
connection with this transaction and Harris Williams & Co. served as financial
advisor to Trion, Inc.

This new release includes forward-looking statements that are covered under
the "Safe-Harbor" clause of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995.  Such statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions.
Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated as a
result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited
to, weather and economic, political, market and industry conditions.  Such
factors are described in Fedders' and Trion's SEC filings, including their
most recently filed annual reports on Form 10-K.  In particular, statements in
this news release pertaining to Fedders' acquisition of Trion, growth of the
indoor air quality industry, Fedders' position in Europe strengthening as a
result of Trion's presence in England, Trion's growing in Asia as a result of
Fedders' presence in Asia, growing Trion's air cleaner business and Trion
deriving significant benefits from Fedders' global sourcing capabilities
constitute forward-looking statements.  The companies disclaim any obligation
to update any forward-looking statements to incorporate developments after
this news release.

Trion, a leader in indoor air quality (IAQ) since 1947, specializes in
products that focus on health and safety with specific emphasis on the
environment in industry and the home.  Trion is a publicly traded company and
is listed as TRON on the NASDAQ exchange.
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