Commercial Vehicle Group Announces New Vice President of Strategic Integration

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 28 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that Milt Kniss joined the Company as Vice President of Strategic Integration. In his new position, Kniss will be based at the Company's corporate headquarters in New Albany and will report to Kevin Frailey, Executive Vice President of Business Development.

Kniss has 39 years of management experience in the automotive supply industry. Prior to joining CVG, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations for DURA Auto, a position he held since May 2000. In that position, he concurrently served as President of the Control Systems Division of DURA since October 2000. He directed all marketing, sales, distribution, engineering and manufacturing activities while there.

Kniss began his career in tooling and equipment design at United Technologies. In his career, he rapidly progressed to senior positions in engineering and plant management. He also managed a sales representation company that served multiple automotive supply businesses.

Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer of Commercial Vehicle Group, remarked, "We welcome Milt's expertise in manufacturing operations and management. He brings a great deal of practical knowledge and insight to CVG, especially with his international background and capabilities. That, combined with Milt's awareness of lean manufacturing techniques and automotive supply sector issues and trends, makes him a valuable asset as we continue our strategy to diversify and globalize our growing business. We are pleased to have him join our team."

Kniss received his formal business and engineering education at Northwestern Michigan College.

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, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Information about Commercial Vehicle Group and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.