Superior Industries Named a Strategic Supplier to Ford Motor Company

VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 27, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named a Strategic Supplier to Ford Motor Company.

"We are fully committed to the success of Ford's Aligned Business Framework," said Steven Borick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Superior. "We know that Ford's Strategic Supplier program is not business as usual. Ford recognizes that stronger supplier relationships are key to creating sustainability for both companies in the future. Superior is proud and gratified to be part of this innovative program."

Tony (Thomas K.) Brown, senior vice president, Global Purchasing, Ford Motor Company, explained, "Ford has laid the foundation for its Strategic Supplier program over the past several years. We've worked with our key suppliers on several programs to take out waste, increase economies of scale, improve quality and customer satisfaction, and create a framework for stronger relationships. We know we can count on Superior to help us raise our relationship to an entirely new level."

About Superior Industries

Superior supplies aluminum wheels and other aluminum automotive components to Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Audi, BMW, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, MG Rover, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen. For additional information, visit www.supind.com.

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