Hayes Lemmerz Receives 2005 Supplier of the Year from Strick Trailer

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 9, 2005 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its Commercial Highway operations in Akron, Ohio and Berea, Kentucky have received the 2005 Supplier of the Year Award from Strick Trailer for their exceptional effort in providing quality products and services.

"We are honored to receive this recognition," said Ed Kopkowski, President, North American Wheel, Commercial Highway and Operational Excellence Group. "This award is a tribute to the Hayes Lemmerz employees in both Akron and Berea who have been recognized for Customer Response, Product Quality, Technical Support and On Time Delivery, supporting all three of Strick's manufacturing plants during 2005. We look forward to exceeding our customer's expectations as well as providing field sales support."

Hayes Lemmerz supplies Strick Trailer with wheel-end components including CentruMount Steel Wheels, Cast Hub and Drums and Centrifuse Brake Drums.

Strick Corporation produces custom dry freight vans supplying discerning customers with solutions to minimize both trailer and freight damage while reducing maintenance costs.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a world leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 39 facilities and approximately 11,000 employees worldwide.