Hayes Lemmerz Announces Long Term Agreement With Hendrickson

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 19, 2003 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its Commercial Highway & Aftermarket Group has a long term agreement with Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems. This agreement covers the supply of Ductile Iron hubs and CentruCast(R) brake drums for HN and HP trailer applications as well as product development of future wheel-end components for the On Highway Transportation Industry.

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Additionally, Hayes Lemmerz will continue to expand supply of Genuine CentriFuse(R) Brake Drums and Centrulite(R) Hubs to Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems for lightweight applications.

This agreement supports Hayes Lemmerz' goal of partnering with major tier one manufacturers to provide high quality, lightweight wheel-end systems to the On Highway Transportation Industry.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 43 plants, 2 joint venture facilities and over 11,000 employees worldwide.

For more information about the Company's Commercial Highway and Aftermarket Group (formerly Motor Wheel(R)), call toll free (800) 521-0515, ext. 5655 or visit http://ch.hayes-lemmerz.com/ .

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