Clarion Technologies Appoints Former Johnson Controls Executive Thomas Wallace as Chief Operating Officer

    HOLLAND, Mich., Jan. 31 Clarion Technologies, Inc.
today announced that it has named Thomas Wallace as the
Company's Chief Operating Officer
    Mr. Wallace joins Clarion Technologies after four years with automotive
supplier Johnson Controls, Inc. and 14 years with Prince Corporation, which
was acquired by Johnson Controls in 1996.  From August 2000 until joining
Clarion, he served as Johnson Controls' General Manager of Joint Ventures.
Prior to last August, Mr. Wallace for four years was a General Manager for
Interiors - Europe, overseeing operations that generated $250 million in
revenues.  In this capacity, he was responsible for manufacturing, purchasing,
human resources, finance, and information technology at six facilities in
England, France, Sweden and Belgium.  Mr. Wallace earned his bachelor's degree
in business at Ferris State University and an M.B.A. from the University of
Michigan.
    Clarion President Bill Beckman said, "Tom's extensive industry experience
in operations both domestically and internationally makes him a key addition
to our management.  Tom also will prove an asset in the area of integration
following mergers and acquisitions -- experience we will leverage to further
streamline the operations we have built through acquisition during the past 24
months."
    On joining Clarion, Mr. Wallace said, "The Company's leadership and
business model is what attracted me to Clarion Technologies.  I believe
Clarion's innovative approach as a supplier should prove very successful, and
I look forward to playing a role in that success."
    Clarion Technologies, Inc. operates six manufacturing facilities and a
technical design center with a total of approximately 700,000 square feet
located in Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina.  Clarion's manufacturing
operations include 150 injection molding machines ranging in size from 50 to
5000 tons of clamping force.  The Company's headquarters are located in
Holland, Michigan.  Further information about Clarion Technologies, including
an electronic version of the Company's brochure, can be obtained on the Web at
http://www.clariontechnologies.com .
    Except for historical information, this news release contains certain
forward-looking statements that involve unknown risks and uncertainties which
may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the statements made.  Such
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties
regarding the marketing of its products, the availability of funds for ongoing
operations and further development or acquisition activities and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission
filings.  There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in
achieving its goals.