CSM Worldwide, Global Auto Systems Form Strategic Alliance

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- CSM Worldwide Inc. and Global Auto Systems Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to extend their cooperation on a wide range of products and services for the global auto industry.

CSM and Global Auto Systems (GAS) will assist in marketing each company's products and services to their respective clients, and are exploring additional collaborative projects and marketing efforts.

Initially, the two companies intend to jointly plan and produce seminars and conferences focused on emerging automotive markets and aimed at automotive professionals in North America. Details on the first seminar will be announced shortly.

CSM and GAS also are planning to collaborate on a new executive information service on emerging automotive markets.

According to CSM President and CEO Craig Cather, "Global Auto Systems is a highly respected player in the global competitive intelligence and analysis business. Our relationship with GAS will provide CSM customers with additional insights and decision-making power as they assess and plan for opportunities in the global automotive market."

GAS President Paul Lienert said, "CSM has a well-earned reputation for excellence and accuracy in forecasting and market intelligence. We have a tremendous respect for CSM's capabilities, and we expect this alliance will create new opportunities for our two companies to provide more creative solutions for vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and other key clients in North America, Europe and Asia."

CSM Worldwide (www.csmauto.com ) supports more than 350 of the world's top automakers, suppliers and financial organizations with market intelligence and forecasting services. With corporate offices in metro Detroit, CSM Worldwide covers the global automotive environment from London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Budapest.

Global Auto Systems (www.globalauto.net ) provides consulting, research and information services to the global auto industry, with offices in Detroit, Mich.; Irvine, Calif.; and Seoul, South Korea. With correspondents and consultants in every major global automotive market, including critical emerging markets such as China and India, Global Auto Systems supplies comprehensive global industry news, analysis and insight to top automotive industry professionals.