Delco Remy Mexico (DRM) Recertifies to the ISO 14001 Standard

ANDERSON, Ind., July 1 -- Successful ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) maintenance audits were recently completed at two of Delco Remy International's facilities in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, a new Delco Remy Mexico (DRM) starter motor facility and the Remy Compenentes facility. ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that defines the requirements for establishing and operating an EMS.

DRM received their initial ISO 14001 certification for the starter motors and fabrication plants in February 2002. Additionally, in November 2003 DRM's alternators plant received ISO 14001 certification.

DQS Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen mbH, an independent, certified environmental registrar, has verified that the EMS at Delco Remy's operations in Mexico meet the ISO 14001 requirements, which include systematic processes are in place to control impacts on the environment (e.g. pollution prevention) and continually improve operations.

Vice President of Delco Remy Mexico operations, John Gladney stated, "Our commitment to improving our environmental and safety standards is ongoing and successful with this re-certification."

Delco Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, is a leading designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of electrical, drivetrain/powertrain and related products for automobiles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty off-road and industrial applications. Products include starter motors, alternators, engines, transmissions, torque converters and fuel systems. The Company also provides exchange services for used components, commonly known as cores, for remanufacturers. Delco Remy International, Inc. was formed in 1994 as a partial divestiture by General Motors Corporation of the former Delco Remy division, which traces its roots to Remy Electric, founded in 1896.

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