TRW Presents Arizona Department of Public Safety With $4000 to Improve Airbag Mobile

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2004 -- TRW presented the Arizona Department of Public Safety with a $4000 check to assist in making improvements to the airbag mobile. TRW provided this airbag demonstration vehicle to the Arizona Department of Public Safety in 1992 to assist with the department's ongoing public education regarding seat belts and airbags. These funds will enable DPS and TRW to make unit improvements to continue educating the community on the latest airbag technology.

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This was made possible by TRW Mesa Operations and TRW Automotive, which provides financial support to organizations in TRW communities around the country. John Fry, Mesa Operations Plant Manager, and Pattie Baker, Test Lab Manager, presented the check to DPS Officer Steve Volden on 10/25/04 at the TRW Mesa location.

"This partnership with DPS demonstrates TRW's continued commitment to safety," said John Fry, Mesa Operations Plant Manager. "We are pleased that these funds will assist in upgrading and improving the airbag mobile, ultimately educating members of our community on the importance of airbags and seat belts."

TRW Mesa Operations manufactures driver, passenger, roll-over and side- impact airbags and inflators for automotive customers worldwide and supports a full range of civic, community and educational programs. This partnership with DPS demonstrates how the business community can work with law enforcement to enhance traffic safety awareness throughout Arizona.

TRW Automotive, Inc. provides advanced-technology products and services for the automotive markets. Company news releases can be found at www.trw.com.

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