Hayes Lemmerz South Africa Operations Earns Top Supplier Award

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 8, 2003 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has recently been selected as a Volkswagen South Africa's "Supplier of the Year" for 2002. The award was presented at a VWSA supplier's function in George, Cape recently.

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The Company also noted that this award follows Hayes Lemmerz South Africa Operations' recent receipt of the 2002 Nissan SA Quality Achievement Award, the nomination of Supplier of the Year Award from Toyota SA, the Q1 Award from Ford Motor, plus TUV Rheinland TS16949 quality certification.

Fred Bentley, President of Hayes Lemmerz European Wheel Group stated, "We are pleased to be honored as an outstanding automotive supplier. We strive for excellent quality in all of our facilities around the world. These awards are recognition of our commitment to our customer satisfaction, being the lowest cost producer, and having the best people."

Hayes Lemmerz South African Operations has approximately 470 employees at its manufacturing facility. The facility is located near Johannesburg. Hayes Lemmerz' South African Operations manufacturers cast wheels.

In addition, the Company announced that its steel wheel facility in Guarulhos, Brazil has recently received the prestigious Q1 Award from Ford Motor.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a world leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 43 plants, 3 joint venture facilities and 11,000 employees worldwide.

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