Chrysler Group Recognizes Brose For Its Supply Of Window Regulators

Puebla Plant Given Gold Award

PUEBLA, Mexico, May 24 -- Brose North America, Inc. announced today that its facility, which supplies window regulators to the Chrysler Group, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for outstanding performance during calendar year 2004. The exclusive award was given to Brose based on its high scores in quality, cost, technology and supply, and places the facility among the Chrysler Group's highest rated suppliers.

"My congratulations to you and your employees for earning the Chrysler Group Gold Award for performance excellence to DaimlerChrysler Corporation in 2004," said Robert Schott, DaimlerChrysler vice president, worldwide procurement and sourcing strategy, in a written statement. "This award is presented to your facility in recognition of outstanding performance within its competitive set." Performance is based on the External Balanced Scorecard (EBSC), and uses value drivers such as cost, quality, supply and technology.

"Our plant in Puebla, Mexico has been supplying window regulators for the complete LX vehicle line, which includes the Chrysler 300 and Pacifica, as well as the Dodge Magnum and Charger," said Harold Roeck, plant manager, Brose Puebla. "These vehicles have been well received in the marketplace, and we are proud to be recognized for our contributions to them."

"It's quite an accomplishment for our organization and this facility to have earned this Gold Award," said Jan Kowal, president, Brose North America. "This award is a testament to the commitment and value we place on the Chrysler Group as a customer and is the result of our dedicated employees who work to ensure quality and consistency throughout the entire company."

About Brose

Brose supplies intelligent systems and modules for vehicle doors and seats to more than 40 OEMs and Tier One manufacturers worldwide. With almost 40 locations in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa and a staff of more than 8,600 globally, Brose offers quality window regulators, door systems, seat adjuster and closure systems to OEMs everywhere. For more information, visit http://www.brose.net/ .