Intier Automotive Establishes Strategic Alliance With Delphi

    NEWMARKET, Ontario, Feb. 18 -- Intier Automotive Inc. announced today that it has
established a global strategic alliance with Delphi Corp. .  The
non-exclusive alliance enables the interior supplier and integrator to more
efficiently develop and deliver complete interior vehicle systems, including
advanced electrical architectures and wiring harnesses, to OEM customers
around the world.
    "This is an important step in implementing our electronic and electrical
strategy," said Intier President and CEO Don Walker.  "Partnering with
industry leaders has been part of our strategic plan since we launched Intier,
and we've enhanced our position by aligning ourselves with a truly outstanding
partner in Delphi."
    Delphi is a leading global supplier of automotive electrical/electronic
distribution (E/ED) and connection systems.  According to terms of the
alliance, Delphi will provide Intier with on-site resident engineers and other
dedicated resources in their various development and manufacturing facilities
in North America.  These resources are expected to expand to other global
locations as joint activities develop.
    "Delphi is very pleased to be working with Intier," said Paul Miller,
business line executive E/ED systems, Delphi Packard Electric.  "They
understand the importance of upfront development of electrical/electronic
systems and interior systems integration.  By working together, we can offer
state-of-the-art products and engineering solutions that enable us to balance
the design and function of our customers' vehicles."
    Intier and Delphi will work together to identify and manage specific
joint-development projects, as well as pursue targeted vehicle platforms and
production programs on a global scale.  Joint-development projects will
include advanced architecture concepts for complete cockpit, overhead, seating
and closure systems.  Technologies will include integrated and in-mold power
and signal distribution, smart connectors with integrated electronics,
flatwire technologies, wireless interconnects, and hybrid vehicle and dual-
voltage systems.  The primary objective is to achieve functional optimization
and physical integration in order to provide OEMs with increased value at a
more competitive cost.
    "Customers today are looking for the latest technology at the greatest
value so they can offer differentiating features at affordable prices," said
Steve Duca, global engineering director, Delphi Packard Electric Systems.  "By
leveraging our strengths in a strategic alliance, Intier and Delphi can offer
more together than we could independently.  It's basically one plus one equals
three, and our customers are the beneficiaries."
    Delphi is an expert in the design, development, optimization and
integration of system solutions utilizing a full range of products and
technologies.  Delphi-developed crimp technology has become the industry
standard, achieving world-class warranty for its connection systems.  Delphi
also offers a complete family of electrical center technologies, produces
connection systems, switches, sensors and mechatronic devices.  For more
information about Delphi, visit http://www.delphi.com/vpr .
    Intier Automotive is an innovative leader in the design, development,
manufacture and sequencing of complete vehicle interiors for original
equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks.  It is one of the world's
largest suppliers of interior automotive systems, including cockpit modules,
modular door panels, complete seat systems and specialty seat mechanisms,
overhead systems and closure systems, including latching systems, glass moving
systems, electromechanical systems, power sliding doors and liftgates and door
modules.  Intier has approximately 20,000 employees at 64 production
facilities, 19 product development, engineering and testing centers, and 13
sales offices throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and China.  Intier
Automotive is majority-owned by Magna International.