Gentex Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors with HomeLink to Nissan

ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors with HomeLink for the 2004 Nissan 350Z, Murano, Quest, and the new Maxima.

Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from the headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. The brighter the glare, the darker the mirrors become, making nighttime driving safer.

For the 350Z, the Gentex auto-dimming mirror is standard on the vehicle's upper-level models, and houses a fully integrated Johnson Controls' HomeLink Wireless Control System. Three buttons conveniently located on the face of the mirror can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security systems, home lighting, and other radio-frequency controlled devices.

The Gentex auto-dimming mirror is also standard on the Murano, and in addition to featuring HomeLink, contains a built-in electronic compass display that utilizes Johnson Controls' PathPoint(R) Digital Compass System.

The upper-level models of the Quest come standard with an auto-dimming HomeLink mirror.

For the Maxima, the Gentex auto-dimming HomeLink mirror is standard, with some trim levels also offering the integrated compass display.

"Virtually every segment-leading vehicle incorporates glare-reduction technology, and these Nissan vehicles are no exception," stated Garth Deur, Gentex executive vice president. "Nissan is a valued customer, and it's a privilege to have our auto-dimming mirrors on these head-turning, award- winning vehicles. We look forward to helping Nissan bring new and exciting technologies into the vehicle as they continue to utilize the mirror as an electronic module."

Gentex Corporation is an international company that provides high-quality products to the worldwide automotive industry and North American fire protection market. The Company develops, manufactures and markets proprietary electro-optic products, including interior and exterior electrochromic, automatic-dimming Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) automotive rearview mirrors that dim in proportion to the amount of headlight glare from trailing vehicle headlamps, and an extensive line of fire protection products for commercial applications.

Gentex was the first company in the world to successfully develop and produce a commercial electrochromic mirror for the motor vehicle industry. The Company is the leading supplier of these mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry. Gentex OEM customers include Audi, Bentley, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kia Motors, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Renault Samsung, Rover, Rolls Royce, SsangYong Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen. Gentex accessory customers include Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Mito Corporation, Southeast Toyota Distributors, Subaru Distributors NE and Toyota Motor Sales USA.

Founded in 1974, Gentex operates out of four facilities in Zeeland, Michigan; an automotive sales office in Livonia, Michigan; automotive sales and engineering subsidiaries in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Korea; and four regional U.S. sales offices for the Fire Protection Products Group. The Company is recognized for its quality products, its application of world class manufacturing principles, for its commitment to developing and maintaining a highly skilled workforce, and for encouraging employee ownership of the Company's stock.