Viasystems EMS-Harness Division Acknowledged as a Top Supplier By GE Appliances

    ST. LOUIS--April 17, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. announced today that, based on their fourth quarter performance in 2000, their Harness Division in Mishawaka, Indiana had been acknowledged by GE Appliances to be among their top five suppliers to Bloomington Parts Operation (BPO).
    "Viasystems EMS-Harness Division is a model supplier to GEA," said Daniel Smytka, general manager sourcing for GE. "Their top-of-the-line performance was clearly visible every day through excellent delivery rates and cost reduction initiatives."
    GE's Supplier Recognition/Improvement Board is comprised of a cross-functional team that elects their top five suppliers through a judgement process based on supplier cost reductions, delivery, quality and total customer satisfaction.
    "It is an honor to be acknowledged by GE Appliances as a Top Supplier," said Timothy L. Conlon, Viasystems' president and chief operating officer. "The performance of the Wire Harness division is indicative of Viasystems' focus on complete customer satisfaction throughout each of our facilities."
    GE, America's most admired company, has been bringing good things to life for more than a century. GE sells products under the GE, Monogram(R), Profile(TM), Profile Performance(TM) Series, Hotpoint and SmartWater brands. For more information about GE Appliances, consumers can call the GE Answer Center(R) at 800/626-2000 or visit our web site at http://www.geappliances.com.
    Viasystems EMS-Harness Division has over 5,000 employees throughout the United States and Mexico. Viasystems Group, Inc. is a leading global EMS provider with more than 24,000 employees total and 35 manufacturing facilities in nine countries, supplying customers in the telecommunications, networking, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Viasystems is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "VG."