EXHIBIT 99.1


     CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the filing of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2002 (the "Report") by The Hallwood Group
Incorporated ("Registrant"), each of the undersigned hereby certifies that:

1.       The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
         15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

2.       The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
         material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
         Registrant.



                                                   /s/ Anthony J. Gumbiner
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                                                   Anthony J. Gumbiner
                                                   Chief Executive Officer


                                                   /s/ Melvin J. Melle
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                                                   Melvin J. Melle
                                                   Chief Financial Officer