15th August 2007 - Nissan Honors Hayes-Lemmerz

Hayes Lemmerz Brake Facility in Mexico Named 2007 Nissan Zero Defects Award Winners

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has been recognized by Nissan North America, Inc. as one of its top suppliers in the U.S. The Hayes Lemmerz automotive steel wheel facility in Sedalia, Missouri received a 2007 Quality Master Certificate in recognition of being among Nissan's top suppliers based on quality evaluations from Nissan's North American Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Quality, Production Control and Purchasing divisions.

The award is based on year-long evaluations of supplier systems, incoming quality, response time, cost reductions capability, design support, timely shipments, product performance and Nissan's own vehicle evaluation system.

Additionally, Hayes Lemmerz Sedalia Operations and the Company's automotive brake facility in Apodaca (Monterrey), Mexico were named 2007 Nissan Zero Defects Award winners. The Zero Defects Award is presented to suppliers that ship fewer than three defective parts per million in a year's time.

"Hayes Lemmerz is extremely proud to receive this honor. We share Nissan's passion for excellence and for delivering top-quality products to customers. This award not only demonstrates Hayes Lemmerz' superior performance in quality, but also our commitment to our customers," said Fred Bentley, Chief Operating Officer of Hayes Lemmerz and President of the Company's Global Wheel Group.

Mr. Bentley added, "It is also a well-deserved recognition of the hard work and dedication of our employees in North America."

"It's an accomplishment for this facility to have earned these awards," said William Goodall, Plant Manager of Hayes Lemmerz Sedalia Operations. "It is a testament to the commitment and value we place on our customers and is the result of our dedicated employees who work to ensure quality and consistency throughout our organization."

Nissan North America presented the awards at the Nissan Supplier Quality Seminar and Awards event recently held in Nashville, Tenn.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a world leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes and powertrain components. The Company has 26 facilities and approximately 7,500 employees worldwide.

Source: Hayes-Lemmerz Press Release