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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 14A

                                 (RULE 14A-101)

                     INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
           PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant

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Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
    Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule
    14a-6(e)(2)

[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement

[ ] Definitive Additional Materials

[X] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12

                            BHA Group Holdings, Inc.
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previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or
the form or schedule and the date of its filing.

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To:           BHA Worldwide

From:         Jim Lund
              President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:         August 2, 2004

Subject:      Update on GE Energy Acquisition of BHA Group

Since my last report, I am pleased to advise that GE Energy and BHA Group have
made considerable progress towards completing the acquisition first announced to
you on June 1st. At that time, I advised that the closing of the acquisition was
subject to, among other customary closing conditions, both regulatory and
stockholder approvals and that the deal was expected to be completed at the end
of summer. During the past few weeks, we have received all of the necessary
regulatory approvals required to move forward with the deal. A meeting of BHA
stockholders has been scheduled for August 27, 2004 where stockholders of record
as of the close of business on July 28th will vote on the proposed transaction.
Subject to stockholder approval, we would expect to close the transaction and
become part of GE Energy shortly thereafter. You will soon be receiving proxy
information relating to the stockholder's meeting in the mail.

Over the past several weeks, we have had numerous planning meetings with GE
Energy. These meetings have allowed both companies to learn more about each
others' product and service offerings, and discuss ways to build on our combined
strengths. The energy between our companies is excellent and there appears to be
many opportunities for future growth. To all those who have been involved in the
acquisition and strategic planning process, we want to express our appreciation
and say "thank you" for your assistance to date. I also wish to reiterate that
GE currently plans for Kansas City to be the headquarters for their
Environmental Services business worldwide.

We believe BHA will have an important role in the organization and development
of GE Environmental Services worldwide. There is no question that with the
addition of BHA's technical expertise, product technologies and outstanding
customer service, we believe we can provide the catalyst for even greater
success for GE Environmental Services in the future. Having said this, we must
remember that the GE business unit was already successful in achieving excellent
growth during the past several years and we must recognize there will be aspects
of our company that will change with this pending transaction.

While many details regarding your benefit and retirement programs remain to be
decided, we expect our employees will remain on the existing BHA health plan
during an interim period after close until we fully transition to GE's benefit
program. Also, with respect to your 401(k) and ESOP plans, you will have several
options. Subject to the plan, and whether your account balances are pre-tax or
after-tax, in addition to lump sum distribution, you may elect to transfer your
account balance(s) to a GE plan or roll them over to an Individual Retirement
Account . If you transfer your account balance(s) to a GE plan or roll them over
to an IRA, you will not have income tax consequences under the I.R.S. code. You
should refer to the proxy statement that is being mailed to you for more
information about the transaction as a whole and specifically your retirement
plans. You will also receive, in the mail, additional detailed information from
BHA on the 401(k) and ESOP plans.

Thanks in advance for your continued support and patience during this period.


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Important Legal Information

In connection with the proposed transaction, a definitive proxy statement has
been filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission by BHA Group Holdings,
Inc. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND
ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC REGARDING THE PROPOSED
TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A definitive proxy
statement has been sent to security holders of BHA seeking their approval of the
transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the
definitive proxy statement and other documents filed or furnished by BHA with
the SEC, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The definitive proxy statement and
other documents filed or furnished by BHA may also be obtained for free by
directing a request to BHA's Corporate Secretary at 1-800-821-2222.

BHA and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in
the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of BHA in connection with the
proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of
BHA is set forth in the proxy statement on Schedule 14A for BHA's annual meeting
of stockholders, as filed with the SEC on January 16, 2004. Additional
information regarding participants in the proxy solicitation may be obtained by
reading the proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction. Investors may
obtain a detailed list of names, affiliations and interests of participants in
the solicitation of proxies of BHA stockholders to approve the merger at the
following address: 8800 East 63rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64133.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This document contains certain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's
current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations
contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include
statements about the proposed transaction and future benefits of the pending
proposed transaction between GE and BHA. The following factors, among others,
could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein:
failure to obtain certain regulatory approvals; actions of the U.S., foreign and
local governments; failure of the requisite number of BHA stockholders to
approve the proposed transaction; the inability to successfully integrate the
businesses of GE and BHA; the costs related to the merger; the inability to
achieve cost-cutting synergies resulting from the merger; changing consumer or
marketplace trends; the general economic environment; potential or actual
litigation challenging the proposed transaction; and other economic, business,
competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting businesses generally. More
detailed information about those factors is set forth in filings to be made by
GE and BHA with the SEC. Neither GE nor BHA is under any obligation to (and
expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.






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