Klaus Blickle To Head Technology focus for ASC Incorporated

    SOUTHGATE, Mich., Aug. 2 Dr. Klaus Blickle has been named
Chief Technology Officer of ASC Incorporated. Blickle previously was President
and CEO of Cosworth Technology, a subsidiary of Audi AG.
    "Blickle's outstanding record of engineering management and strategic
planning will have a tremendous impact on ASC's worldwide engineering
strategy," said Larry Doyle, CEO of ASC. "ASC is moving forward with its plan
to build a specialty vehicle and systems engineering solutions company that is
second to none."
    "This appointment is significant to the company's increased emphasis on
technological advancement and engineering," said David Treadwell, chairman of
ASC. "Blickle is an important addition to our strategic leadership team. He
brings tremendous focus and depth of engineering expertise to ASC."
    Blickle will spearhead engineering activities within ASC worldwide. He
will lead technical and engineering-related programs and strategies for ASC
Engineering Services, ASC Vehicle Technologies and Triad Services Group.
    "I see an excellent opportunity to combine world-class engineering
solutions with ASC's capabilities in concept development and manufacturing to
create a premier global company for specialty vehicle development and build,"
said Blickle.
    Prior to his tenure at Cosworth Technology, Blickle served as executive
director of an Audi joint venture in China and completed an engineering
optimization project for Audi AG in Ingolstadt, Germany. He also held
strategic and operational positions with major companies in the aircraft and
engineering industries.
    A native of Germany, Blickle completed his undergraduate and post-graduate
training in physics with the University of Stuttgart, where he earned a Ph.D.
and M.Sc.
    ASC Incorporated is a global specialty vehicle and systems company
providing automotive and specialty vehicle design, engineering, prototype and
production services; manufacturing and distribution of open-air systems,
composite products and exterior trim; and development and distribution of
aftermarket vehicle accessories. Headquartered in Southgate, ASC maintains
operations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in Germany and Korea.
    ASC's family of companies includes ASC Creative Services, ASC Vehicle
Technologies, ASC Specialty Vehicles, ASC Engineering Services, ASC Composite
Systems, ASC Exterior Technologies, ASC Aftermarket Products and Triad
Services Group. They employ more than 3,500 people in over 30 facilities, and
have annual sales of over $500 million. For more information about ASC
Incorporated, visit http://www.ascglobal.com .

    Dr. Klaus Blickle

    Chief Technology Officer
    ASC Incorporated

    Dr. Klaus Blickle is Chief Technology Officer of ASC Incorporated.  As
Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Blickle will lead ASC's technical and
engineering efforts worldwide and head ASC's Engineering Services, ASC Europe
and Triad Services Group.  Dr. Blickle is also responsible for the engineering
component of ASC Vehicle Technologies.  He reports to Larry Doyle, President
and CEO of ASC Incorporated.
    Prior to joining ASC, Dr. Blickle served as President and CEO of Cosworth
Technology, a division of VW/Audi, leading the efforts of growth for the
company and developing new projects.  He was also executive director of an
Audi joint venture in China and completed a re-engineering project with Audi's
Ingoldstadt operation.  He has held strategic and operational positions with
major companies in the aircraft and engineering industries.
    ASC is moving forward in building a world-class specialty vehicle and
systems engineering solutions company to serve our OEM customers worldwide.
Dr. Blickle's goal in his position with ASC is to combine superior engineering
solutions with ASC's capabilities in concept development and manufacturing to
create a premier global company for specialty vehicle development and build.
Dr. Blickle's post-doctoral work in engineering and 16 years experience in the
engineering of complete vehicles makes him an excellent choice to lead and
grow ASC's engineering activities.
    A native of Germany, Dr. Blickle completed his undergraduate and post-
graduate training at the University of Stuttgart, and holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc.

    Note:  Photo available at http://www.lmgonline.net/ASC .

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