ArvinMeritor Names William R. Newlin to Board of Directors

TROY, Mich., July 16 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that William R. Newlin, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Buchanan Ingersoll, has been elected to the ArvinMeritor board of directors for a term expiring in 2005. The announcement was made at the company's quarterly board meeting held at corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich. Buchanan Ingersoll is one of the largest law firms in the United States.

"We look forward to having Bill join the ArvinMeritor team," said Chairman and CEO Larry Yost. "His proven leadership skills, keen business insight and depth of experience will be an important asset to the organization as we move forward."

Newlin also serves as managing general partner of CEO Venture Funds, a private venture capital funding firm, as well as on the boards of directors for Black Box Corporation, Parker/Hunter Incorporated, the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Kennametal, Inc. In July 2002, he was named chairman of Kennametal's executive committee. Newlin also serves on a number of economic development boards and is a member of numerous professional and civic organizations.

Listed in 1997 and 2000 as one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal, as well as Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine in 1991, Newlin received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began his professional career as an associate with Buchanan Ingersoll, following graduation in 1965.

ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $7-billion global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. In addition, ArvinMeritor is a leader in coil coating applications. The company is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and employs 32,000 people at more than 150 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.arvinmeritor.com .