More than 25 Companies Honored with Supplier Innovation Awards at SAE Foundation Banquet

TROY, Mich., May 12, 2004 -- The SAE Foundation Banquet hosted more than 700 attendees who gathered at Ford Field to recognize more than 25 suppliers with Supplier Innovation Awards. In addition, the 2004 Manufacturing Leadership Award was presented to J.T. Battenberg, III, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Delphi Corporation, and a Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Joseph B. Anderson, Jr. Chairman and CEO of TAG Holdings, LLC. The SAE Foundation Banquet benefits SAE educational programs for students in elementary, middle and high school as well as college and beyond,

The following companies were recognized for their innovative achievements across multiple categories within the mobility industry. Awardees were judged on criteria specific to each category as well as their focus on quality, ability to move our industry in a new direction, and provide opportunities for new discoveries.

   Charter Mentor Recognition
                    Robert Bosch Corporation
                    DENSO International America, Inc.
                    Siemens VDO Automotive

   Communications and Entertainment
                    OnStar(R)
                    XM Satellite Radio

   Information and Data
                    CSM, Inc.
                    JD Power & Associates

   Innovative Powertrain
                    AVL North America, Inc.
                    FEV Engine Technology, Inc.
                    Ricardo Inc.

   Enabling electronics
                    Motorola, Inc.

   Specialty Vehicle
                    ASC Incorporated
                    Roush Industries, Inc.

   Material Suppliers - innovative material supplier award
                    Dow Automotive
                    DuPont Automotive
                    GE Advanced Materials

   Financial Turnarounds
                    American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
                    Penske Corporation

   Supplier Entrepreneurial Award
                    Detroit Chassis LLC
                    Gentex Corporation
                    Magna International of America, Inc.

   Safety Systems Leadership Award
                    TRW Automotive

   Major Interior System Integrators
                    Johnson Controls, Inc.
                    Lear Corporation

   Supplier Century Award
                    Robert Bosch Corporation
                    Dana Corporation
                    Michelin North America, Inc.

   Technology Award
                    Delphi Corporation

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