Johnson Electric Expands North American Automotive Operations

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 19, 2003 -- Johnson Electric today announced the completion of the expansion of its North American operations in Plymouth, Michigan. The new facility supports the company's strategic plan for growth in North America.

The expansion more than doubles the facility's current space to 72,000 sq. ft., and provides additional space for program management, quality & reliability engineering, application engineering and validation testing laboratories.

"North America is a key growth market for us and has been a significant contributor to Johnson Electric's strong performance over the past several years," said Jim Dick, senior vice president, Strategic Marketing. "This facility expansion is part of Johnson Electric's strategy to be its North American customers' most reliable partner in providing automotive motor solutions at the best total cost."

The Johnson Electric Plymouth facility currently houses state-of-the-art CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems, prototyping and validation testing equipment, including anechoic sound chambers and acoustic laboratory.

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index. Design engineering centers are located in Plymouth Michigan, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, China and Japan. The Johnson Electric Group is the motor industry's growth leader, providing micro motors and integrated motor systems to global customers in the automotive, power tools, home appliances, business equipment, audio-visual and personal care sectors.