Engineered Vehicle Structures Wins Safety Award for Third Consecutive Year

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 27 -- Engineered Vehicle Structures of Shadyside, Ohio, a division of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , was recently selected as a 2005 recipient of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Award of Merit. The Award of Merit is given annually to companies posting an injury and illness incidence rate that is better than the published Bureau of Labor Statistics rate by 10 percent or greater.

"This award shows just how seriously we take safety in our companies," said Jerry Armstrong, president CVG Americas. "The safety of our employees is our number one goal and is a great credit to the dedication of the EVS associates who worked so hard to achieve this honor."

EVS, a third time recipient of the award, is the largest employer in Shadyside, OH and currently employs 251 associates.

About Engineered Vehicle Structures Division

EVS is the only non-captive producer of complete truck cabs for the commercial vehicle sector with full service engineering and development capabilities. Products include cab frames and assemblies, sleeper boxes and other structural components. Major customers include International, Volvo/Mack and Freightliner. EVS has operations in Norwalk and Shadyside, Ohio and Kings Mountain, North Carolina. CVG companies in the EVSD include Mayflower Vehicle Systems.

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of interior systems, vision safety solutions and other cab-related products for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty (Class 8) truck market, the construction market and other specialized transportation markets. CVG products include suspension seat systems, interior trim systems such as instrument and door panels, cab structures and assemblies, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems, mirrors, wiper systems, wire harnesses, controls and switches specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicle cabs. CVG is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations and divisions throughout North America, Europe and Asia.