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LETTER TO CUSTOMER MAILED ON JUNE ___, 2004



To Our Valued Customers:

As you are probably aware, BHA has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired
by GE Energy. As announced recently, the acquisition is expected to close later
this summer.

For nearly 30 years, BHA has built a reputation for excellent customer service,
high quality products, and expert troubleshooting. From the beginning, our goal
was to provide the highest level of service in our industry because of two
"innovative" ideas: (1) create the industry's largest information database about
customer equipment and processes; and (2) respond to customers needs fast and
effectively.

By becoming part of one of the world's best and strongest companies, our ability
to serve you will be multiplied many times. We will be able to offer you more
product solutions, more technical expertise, and more complete service for all
of your environmental control needs. Our Kansas City, MO corporate office will
become the worldwide headquarters of the GE Environmental Services platform.
That means you'll have access to the extensive resources of GE Energy through
the friendliness and responsiveness of BHA people.

When this acquisition is complete, our name will likely change. But our
commitment to service will not change. Whenever you need us, we will answer the
call. That's our promise to you.

Sincerely,




Jim Lund
President and Chief Executive Officer
BHA Group


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Important Legal Information

In connection with the proposed transaction, a proxy statement will be 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
WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement
when it becomes available, and other documents filed or furnished by BHA with
the SEC, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The 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 when it becomes
available. 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 for free by writing to BHA Group Holding's Corporate
Secretary 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.




