For NYSE Symbols SDP & SDP.PR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




              SUNSOURCE COMPLETES SALE OF HARDING GLASS SUBSIDIARY


         Philadelphia, Pa. (April 13, 2000) -- SunSource Inc (SDP and SDP.PR)
reported today that it has completed the sale of its Harding Glass, Inc.,
subsidiary to VVP America which was previously announced on January 10, 2000.
The purchase price was not disclosed.

         Maurice P. Andrien, Jr., SunSource President and Chief Executive
Officer, said, "While our Harding Glass subsidiary is a quality company in the
glass industry, it is clearly non-strategic in relation to the other business
opportunities available to SunSource." Andrien noted that the intended sale will
reduce the Company's borrowing levels and improve its debt leverage ratios. The
CEO added that this action should enhance the Company's ability to pursue
strategic initiatives centered around its core businesses.

         Mr. Andrien further noted that with completion of the Harding sale
along with the recently announced business venture with Glencoe Capital
regarding Kar Products and the acquisition of Axxess Technologies, SunSource has
accomplished its major strategic objective to reposition the Company for the
future.

         SunSource Inc. is one of the nation's leading providers of value-added
services and products to retail and industrial markets in North America. The
Company's SunSource Technology Services business provides parts supply,
engineering and repair services throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company's
Hillman Group including Axxess Technologies is a leading provider to hardware,
mass merchants and other retail outlets of merchandising systems, in-store
service work and small parts including fasteners, keys and identification items
such as tags, letters, numbers and signs. The Company's Kar Products affiliate
offers distribution of maintenance and repair parts and personalized inventory
management services.



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This press release contains statements by the Company that involve risks and
uncertainties and may constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect
management's current views and are based upon certain assumptions relating to
uncertainties with respect to the sale of Harding Glass, Inc., and current
business conditions overall. Actual results could differ materially from those
currently anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including the risks
and uncertainties discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" set forth in Item 1
of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these
uncertainties, current or prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the Company
disclaims any obligation or intent to update any such forward-looking statement
to reflect future events or developments.

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