United Plastics Group Receives ``Most Improved Supplier'' Award from WIX Filtration; WIX Applauds UPG's Commitment to Quality, Cost Savings and On-Time Delivery

    WESTMONT, Ill.--April 2, 2003--United Plastics Group Inc. (UPG), a full-service manufacturer of injection molded products for the automotive market, announced today that it has been named the "Most Improved Supplier" by WIX Filters, a subsidiary of Dana Corp.'s Automotive Aftermarket Group, one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and related aftermarkets.
    "Every year we select a strategic supplier with the highest improvement rating to be awarded our Most Improved Suppler award. The recipient is determined by a number of criteria including quality, on-time delivery, support, and cost savings," stated WIX Filtration's Pat Trudeau, division supplier quality assurance manager. "Between 2001 and 2002 United Plastics Group successfully reached and in some areas, such as cost savings, exceeded our set criteria. Overall, UPG's high improvement rating clearly reflects their hard work and commitment to customer satisfaction."
    "By implementing lean principles to increase efficiency and minimize costs, we have made substantial improvements to ensure customer satisfaction. We are pleased to be acknowledged for our ongoing efforts and we look forward to working with WIX Filtration on future projects," stated Mike Santos, general manager UPG, Chicopee.

    About United Plastics Group Inc.

    United Plastics Group Inc. headquartered in Westmont, is a full-service manufacturer of precision plastics products and value-added services for the industrial, automotive, medical, electronics and consumer markets. United Plastics Group operates state-of-the-art facilities in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico, Minnesota, Texas, the United Kingdom and China.

    About Dana Corp.

    Dana Corp. is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial and off-highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. The company employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing and customer service facilities in 30 countries. The company reported 2002 sales of $9.5 billion.