Rancho® Announces Official Partnership with ORBA in an Effort to Help Benefit Off-Road Community

Tenneco’s Popular Performance Suspension and Shock Brand Becomes Sponsor of Off-Road Business Association

Monroe, MI, Feb. 17, 2014 – Rancho®, a leader in the performance off-road industry, has announced its sponsorship of the Off-Road Business Association, Inc. (ORBA).

ORBA is a national non-profit trade association of motorized off-road related businesses that formed to promote and preserve off-road recreation. ORBA proactively protects recreation access and provides leadership in addressing land use issues by advancing policies that conserve the environment and provide off-road recreation opportunities.

“ORBA’s efforts are unparalled within our industry, and the organization directly impacts off-road enthusiast rights and access to recreation areas,” said Chris Gauss, sales and marketing manager, performance brands, Tenneco. “Ultimately, we’re committed to supporting the sport of off-road recreation in an environmentally responsible manner.”

Rancho, a brand built on an off-road legacy, is known for leading performance suspension and shock technologies and has been delivering innovations to the off-road market for nearly 60 years. Rancho products are manufactured and marketed by Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN).

To learn more about ORBA, please visit www.ORBA.biz, write to: Off-Road Business Association, 1701 Westwind Drive. #108, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301, or call (661) 323-1464.

To learn more about Rancho performance products, contact your nearest Rancho dealer, call 1-734-384-7806 or visit www.GoRancho.com. To locate a Rancho authorized reseller, visit the “Where to Buy” tab on www.GoRancho.com.

Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) is an $8 billion global manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 26,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of clean air and ride performance products and systems for automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment markets and the aftermarket. Tenneco’s principal brand names are Monroe®, Walker®, XNOx™ and Clevite® Elastomer.

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