EXHIBIT 99.1

                                 PRESS RELEASE


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 0. 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.

     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.

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 forward-looking 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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