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Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New EVP of Business Development

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2007 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that Kevin Frailey has joined CVG as Executive Vice President of Business Development.

In his role, Frailey will be responsible for the day-to-day global business strategy and acquisition efforts of the company. CVG is currently working on expansion beyond their already strong presence throughout Australia, Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Sweden.

Frailey's background includes 19 years of experience in the automotive supply industry. Prior to joining CVG, Frailey served as General Manager for Joint Ventures and Business Strategy at ArvinMeritor Emissions Technologies Group. Prior to this role, he was Vice President for the Ford business group of ArvinMeritor's Air and Emissions Technologies Division. In these roles, Frailey served on the Board of various joint ventures, most notably those of Arvin Sango, Inc., and AD Tech Co., Ltd.

"Kevin's strong leadership in business development and innovation will help us focus on emerging markets and acquisitions," said Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer of Commercial Vehicle Group. "As CVG continues to diversify and expand upon our strong product lines, Kevin will be instrumental in taking us into the next phase of our company's development."

Frailey's background also includes director positions in the United States and Europe for various functions including Ford Sales, Ford Engineering; Toyota Sales and Engineering; and Worldwide Supplier Development and Business Strategy. He also worked as Business Unit Manager in two Arvin Industries plants.

Frailey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from DePauw University. He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Harvard University.

About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty truck market, the construction and agriculture market and the specialty and military transportation markets. The company's products include suspension seat systems, interior trim systems, such as instrument and door panels, headliners, molded products, cabinetry and floor systems, cab structures and components, mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicle cabs. Commercial Vehicle Group is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about Commercial Vehicle Group and its products are available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.