Article: VerticalNet Joins Forces With Universal Process Equipment and the Bethlehem Corporation.

HORSHAM, PA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 1999--

New e-Commerce Venture to Increase Internet

Process Equipment and Plants Sales

VerticalNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:VERT), announced today an agreement with Universal Process Equipment (UPE) and the Bethlehem Corporation (AMEX:BET) to create an online marketplace for the sale of high-end process equipment and plants.

Utilizing UPE's vast database of potential buyers, VerticalNet(R) will market a wide range of used and surplus high-end processing equipment supplied by UPE and its 13 group companies, as well as employ advanced auction, e-commerce and customer service technologies to facilitate sales.

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