Delphi Wins New Mercedes Contract Worth $750 Million

Will support full vehicle E/ED systems development for C-Class

WUPPERTAL, Germany, Jan. 14 -- Delphi Corp. has earned significant electrical/electronic distribution (E/ED) system content on the next generation Mercedes C-Class scheduled for introduction in 2007.

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  The lifetime value of the contract is approximately $750 million.

In line with Mercedes' desire to provide customers with the best vehicles in the world with the highest standards in design and technologies, Delphi's Packard Electric division will assist Mercedes in designing a customized E/ED system that incorporates flexible printed circuit technology and flexible flat cable. Delphi is also responsible for component management, in-line sequencing and just-in-time delivery.

"Mercedes is a wonderful customer to work with and we are very happy to have earned this level of content on the new C-Class," said Stefaan Vandevelde, Delphi Packard Electric Systems managing director Europe, Middle East and Africa. "Their desire to utilize leading-edge technology helps us to explore the best mix of electronics, electrical and newer technologies to maximize function, value and reliability."

Delphi Packard Electric is an expert in the design, development, optimization and integration of system solutions utilizing a full range of products and technologies, with engineering, lean manufacturing and sales support in all regions of the world. Delphi Packard Electric provides a full array of component and systems testing and offers technical support and on- site engineering in all regions of the world. Along with E/ED systems, the division also manufactures a complete family of electrical center technologies, connection systems, switches, sensors and mechatronic devices.

Delphi provides a broad range of products and technologies to all European automotive manufacturers. With 32 technical centers globally and 10 located throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, Delphi helps customers with solutions and engineering advancements.