Aisin to Present New Technology Review, State of the Company at 2006 SAE World Congress

What: Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA) 2006 SAE Press Conference

When: Monday, April 3, 2006, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (refreshments following press conference)

  Where:  AWA Booth #2069 at SAE World Congress,
          Cobo Conference & Exhibition Center

Details: Aisin executives will present an update on the Tier One supplier's global and North American activities, including positive news regarding sales performance; growth and expansion in major markets including China; and new product launches and technology, which includes an industry first in transmission technology. AWA will also present the new leadership structure of parent Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. that will enable the company to continue its momentum in 2006 and beyond.

Individual interview and photo opportunities will be available immediately after the press conference with AWA President Junichi Nishimura and Executive Vice President Don Whitsitt.

Based in Plymouth, Mich., AWA is a subsidiary of the Aisin Group, headed by Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. with corporate offices in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan. The Aisin Group is a worldwide, Tier One supplier of automotive components such as brakes, transmissions, drive train, chassis, body, information-related systems and components, and engine-related parts. In North America, the Aisin group has 26 manufacturing, R & D and sales centers and employs more than 8,000 associates.

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