12th April 2006 - Affinia Under Vehicle Group Assists Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims

Clothing Donation Part of Ongoing Disaster Response Efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi

Affinia Under Vehicle Group recently donated over 1,200 articles of Raybestos® brand brakes and Spicer® Chassis apparel to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as part of ongoing hurricane disaster response efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.

The donation, which included shirts, jackets, vests and other clothing, was distributed to Gulf Coast residents in need through the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, La., the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alexandria, La., and Lutheran Episcopal Disaster Response in Biloxi, Miss.

“Everyone at Affinia Under Vehicle Group felt a strong desire to help the people along the Gulf Coast who were devastated by last year’s hurricanes,” said Ken Myers, marketing manager for Affinia Under Vehicle Group. “Many people in these areas have lost everything and experienced traumas that most of us could never imagine. We were glad to be able to assist with recovery efforts in the region.”

Affinia Under Vehicle Group, located in McHenry, Ill., is a global supplier of top quality automotive components for under vehicle applications. Products include Raybestos® brand brakes and Aimco brake products, and McQuay-Norris and Spicer® Chassis parts. Affinia Under Vehicle Group is part of Affinia Group Inc., a global supplier of top quality automotive components for under hood and under vehicle applications. The Affinia family of brands also includes WIX Filters in North America, and South American and European brands include Nakata, Urba and Quinton Hazell.

Source: Affinia Under Vehicle Group Press Release