Exhibit 99.1
BFGOODRICH


For further information:

The BFGoodrich Company
Media Contact: Rob Jewell (330) 659-7999
Investor Contact: John Atkinson (330) 659-7788

Rohr, Inc.
Contact: Bob Rau (619) 691-2057
         Laurence Chapman (619) 691-3002


BF GOODRICH AND ROHR ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE


       RICHFIELD,  Ohio, September 22 -- The BFGoodrich Company and Rohr, Inc.
jointly  announced  today that the companies have signed a definitive  agreement
for Rohr to merge with BFGoodrich in a tax-free stock-for-stock transaction. The
combined  company will have a  significant  presence  throughout  the world as a
leading provider of aircraft systems and services and specialty chemicals.
       David L. Burner, chairman and chief executive officer  of  The BFGoodrich
Company, said: "By combining our two outstanding  companies,  we will expand our
capabilities to provide customers with integrated aircraft systems and services.
As a larger company in an industry that continues to consolidate and become more
highly focused, we will become an even stronger competitor with the resources to
take advantage of opportunities with  original-equipment  manufacturers and as a
supplier  of  replacement  parts  and  services.  Our  common  strengths  are in
technology,  in our ability to work  creatively  with customers to benefit their
businesses, and  in  designing,  manufacturing and integrating complex systems."
       While the merger is  expected  to result in  some  cost  savings,  Burner
said the transaction will result in enhanced profitability  primarily because of
the ability the company will have to take advantage of opportunities for growth.
"Rohr is  a  company  with  excellent  management  and  talented  and  dedicated
employees.  In 1998, excluding transaction costs, we expect the merger will add 
about 20 to 25 cents a share to BFGoodrich earnings."
       Robert H. Rau, president and chief executive officer of Rohr, Inc., said:
"We are extremely enthusiastic about this merger,  and  we are confident that it
will  benefit  our  shareholders,  customers  and  employees.  It represents  an
opportunity for Rohr to join with a company that has the financial  strength and
a long-term commitment to build on its current excellent position and reputation
as a systems integrator."
       Following the completion of the merger,  Rau will  continue  as president
of Rohr  reporting  to Marshall  O.  Larsen,  executive  vice  president  of The
BFGoodrich Company and president of BFGoodrich Aerospace.  Rohr will be operated
as one of four business groups of BFGoodrich Aerospace.
       Under terms of the agreement, Rohr  shareholders  will receive 0.7 shares
of  BFGoodrich  common stock for each share of Rohr common  stock.  Based on the
closing price of BFGoodrich common stock ($44.56 a share) on September 22, 1997,
the value of the merger is estimated at  approximately  $1.3 billion,  including
the assumption of Rohr debt by BFGoodrich.  The merger is subject to shareholder
approval of both  companies  and review by certain  regulatory  agencies.  It is
expected to be completed in late 1997 or early 1998. Following the completion of
the merger,  three current  members of the Rohr Board of Directors will join the
BFGoodrich Board.
       Rohr, headquartered in Chula Vista, Calif.,  primarily  designs, develops
and integrates nacelle and pylon systems and provides support services. Nacelles
are the aerodynamic  structures that surround an aircraft's engines. The company
employs  about  4,500 and had sales for its fiscal  year ending July 31, 1997 of
$944.4 million.
 

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      BFGoodrich, headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, and employing about  14,000,
provides aircraft  systems and  services  and  manufactures specialty chemicals.
Total company  sales in 1996 were $2.2 billion, of which $1.2  billion  was from
its Aerospace businesses.
         To  provide  more  detail  about the  merger  and to answer  questions,
BFGoodrich  management will hold a telephone  conference call tomorrow (Tuesday,
September  23)  morning  at 10  a.m.  (eastern  time)  for  portfolio  managers,
securities  analysts  and members of the news  media.  The  telephone  number is
800-289-0438.  To  participate  in the  conference  call,  persons  should  call
800-289-0438 ten or fifteen minutes before 10 a.m.







Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

This document  includes  forward-looking  statements,  as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risk and uncertainty. The
projected  additional earnings per share for The BFGoodrich Company attributable
to the merger with Rohr,  Inc. is  dependent  upon Rohr's  estimated  15 percent
increase in sales in its 1998 fiscal year. Actual sales and operating margins of
Rohr,  Inc. in fiscal year 1998 may be  materially  less than  projected  in the
forwardlooking  statement if Rohr's  customers cancel or delay current orders or
reduce the rate at which Rohr, Inc. is building or expects to build products for
such customers. Such cancellations, delays or reductions may occur if there is a
substantial  change in the  health of the  airline  industry  or in the  general
economy, or if a customer were to experience major financial difficulties.








September 22, 1997


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