Craig Corrington Joins Tower Automotive As Vice President of Operations for North America

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 6, 2006 -- Tower Automotive, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TWRAQ) announced Craig Corrington has joined the company as vice president of operations for North America. He will report to Bill Pumphrey, president, North America.

Corrington, who recently retired from DaimlerChrysler Corporation, will develop and implement manufacturing strategies to enhance Tower's North American product portfolio. He also will improve manufacturing processes and help execute the company's restructuring plans in North America.

"As a key industry leader, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support and lead Tower's turnaround plans," said Pumphrey. "He is a results-driven executive with the ability to integrate key manufacturing principles with strategic business planning. His leadership will be key in Tower's ongoing commitment to produce high-quality, cost-competitive metal structures and assemblies."

Corrington has 32 years of experience in automotive manufacturing with DaimlerChrysler. He was most recently vice president in charge of assembly and stamping operations and advanced stamping engineering. In that role he incorporated lean manufacturing principles into future product and process planning, which significantly reduced capital expenditures. Prior to assuming that position he was vice president of the Jeep/Truck Assembly Division and Stamping and Component Operations.

He also served as vice president in charge of stamping and components operations and vice president of stamping and general manager of lean manufacturing. During his career at DaimlerChrysler he held several other leadership positions including plant manager of DaimlerChrysler's Sterling Stamping and Warren Stamping plants.

Corrington earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. He also attended the Executive Development Program at Harvard University.

Tower Automotive, Inc. is a global designer and producer of vehicle structural components and assemblies used by every major automotive original equipment manufacturer, including BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. Products include body structures and assemblies, lower vehicle frames and structures, chassis modules and systems, and suspension components. Additional company information is available at http://www.towerautomotive.com/ .

NOTE TO EDITORS: Corrington is a native of Louisville, Ky. and currently resides in Rochester, Mich. An electronic image of Corrington is available by contacting Cindy Carey at +1-248-269-1122 or ccarey@bianchipr.com .