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ArvinMeritor Invites the Media to the Dedication of Its New Detroit Technology Center

WHAT: ArvinMeritor, a premier $8-billion automotive supplier to the global transportation industry, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate its new Detroit Technology Center on June 8.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO )

At the event, ArvinMeritor Chairman and CEO, Larry Yost will offer celebratory remarks to attending employees and customers, as well as civic leaders. The Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of the City of Detroit and Detroit Public Schools CEO Dr. Ken Burnley will also make remarks. The Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan will arrive after the ribbon-cutting ceremony to participate in the plant tour.

  WHEN:   Tuesday, June 8, 2004
          8:45-9:15 a.m.     Continental breakfast
          9:15-9:45 a.m.     Remarks
          9:45-9:55 a.m.     Ribbon-cutting ceremony
          10:00 a.m.         Ceremony adjourns
          10:00-11:00 a.m.   Optional plant tours

  WHERE:  ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems Detroit Technology Center
          6401 West Fort Street
          Detroit, Michigan

  WHO:    Larry Yost, Chairman and CEO, ArvinMeritor
          Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan
          Kwame Kilpatrick, Mayor of Detroit
          Dr. Ken Burnley, CEO, Detroit Public Schools
          Southwestern High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

  AVAILABLE  B-roll (exterior building, interior lobby and plant
              manufacturing)
             Digital images (exterior building and interior lobby)

CONFIRMATION: Please CONTACT: Rebbeca Beers of ArvinMeritor, +1-248-435-0315, to confirm your attendance.

PRNewswire -- June 1

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