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Noble International Appoints Executive Officers

WARREN, Mich., June 4 -- Noble International, Ltd. announced today that Christopher L. Morin has been reelected as President and Chief Operating Officer of Noble International, Ltd. and will assume certain additional duties previously undertaken by Mr. Robert Skandalaris, who will continue to serve as Chairman. Amongst his other duties, Mr. Morin will have oversight over the Company's operations, strategic planning, growth and development.

Mr. Skandalaris stated, "The Company is now back to its core business of being the leading provider of laser-welded blanks to the automotive industry. Mr. Morin has held the senior leadership role for these activities since 1997. His knowledge of laser welding is excellent. We are pleased to have Chris assume some additional responsibilities as we attempt to grow the Company and increase profitability. His leadership skills will continue to be an enormous benefit to the Company as it continues to grow and develop."

In addition, Jay J. Hansen, former Vice President of Business Development, will become the Company's Chief Financial Officer to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of David V. Harper, who is relocating with his family to pursue other opportunities. Prior to joining Noble, Mr. Hansen was Vice President at Oxford Investment, a privately held merchant bank with holdings in a variety of business segments, including automotive supply. Prior to joining Oxford, Mr. Hansen held several management positions at a major banking holding company. Mr. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert J. Skandalaris, Noble's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said "Noble is fortunate to have Mr. Hansen assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hansen's banking, automotive, mergers & acquisitions and corporate development experience fits well with the Company's future needs. Over the last year Mr. Hansen has developed a strong understanding of Noble's core business and its needs. Mr. Hansen will provide valuable assistance to the Company and to Mr. Morin as the Company moves forward. We are very appreciative of the service Mr. Harper gave to the Company and wish him well as he pursues his new career."

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier of automotive parts, component assemblies and value-added services to the automotive industry. As an automotive supplier, Noble provides design, engineering, manufacturing, complete program management and other services to the automotive market. Noble delivers integrated component solutions, technological leadership and product innovation to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier I automotive parts suppliers thereby helping its customers increase their productivity while controlling costs.

Certain statements made by Noble International, Ltd. in this release and other periodic oral and written statements, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, as well as statements which address operating performance, events or developments that we believe or expect to occur in the future, including those that discuss strategies, goals, outlook or other non- historical matters, or which relate to future sales or earnings expectations, cost savings, awarded sales, volume growth, earnings or a general belief in our expectations of future operating results, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management's assumptions and estimations. As a result, there can be no guarantee or assurance that these assumptions and expectations will in fact occur. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to materially differ from those contained in the statements. Some, but not all of the risks, include our ability to obtain future sales; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; changes in worldwide economic and political conditions, including adverse effects from terrorism or related hostilities including increased costs, reduced production or other factors; costs related to legal and administrative matters; our ability to realize cost savings expected to offset price concessions; inefficiencies related to production and product launches that are greater than anticipated; changes in technology and technological risks; increased fuel costs; work stoppages and strikes at our facilities and that of our customers; the presence of downturns in customer markets where the Company's goods and services are sold; financial and business downturns of our customers or vendors; and other factors, uncertainties, challenges, and risks detailed in Noble's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Noble does not intend or undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For more information see www.nobleintl.com .