Hayes Lemmerz International Announces Appointment of Curtis J. Clawson As New President and CEO

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NORTHVILLE, MI USA 05/22/2001
    NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 2 Hayes Lemmerz International,
Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed
Curtis J. Clawson as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.  In
connection with Mr. Clawson's appointment, Ranko "Ron" Cucuz, the Company's
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will remain as Chairman of the Board of
Directors.
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    Most recently, Mr. Clawson was President and Chief Operating Officer of
American National Can Group, a $2.5 billion NYSE traded manufacturing company,
which was acquired by Rexam PLC.  Prior to that, he was a senior executive
with AlliedSignal, Inc. where he was President of Allied's Filters (Fram) and
Spark Plugs (Autolite) Group, a $500 million automotive components business,
and then President of Allied's Laminate Systems Group, a $500 million global
supplier of laminate boards to the electronics industry.  Prior thereto,
Mr. Clawson held various management positions at Arvin Industries, a leading
automotive parts manufacturer.  Mr. Clawson holds B.S. and B.A. degrees from
Purdue University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
    "On behalf of the Board, we are delighted to welcome Curt to Hayes
Lemmerz," said Mr. Cucuz.  "Curt has an outstanding track record with global
companies in the automotive and non-automotive industries of increasing sales
and profitability.  Curt's experience in operations, sales and marketing will
complement and strengthen the management team at Hayes Lemmerz as we continue
to grow our aluminum wheel and suspension components businesses while we
continue to improve our profitability and return on investment."
    "I am excited with the opportunity to join Hayes Lemmerz," said
Mr. Clawson.  "This is a Company with excellent products, technology, and
market positions on a global scale.  My experience, particularly in the area
of process improvement and six sigma driven productivity, and my emphasis on
developing managerial talent and motivating employees to perform exceptionally
well should complement the Company's business strategy."
    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components.  The Company has
annual sales of $2.2 billion with 46 plants, 6 joint venture facilities and
over 14,000 employees worldwide.

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