Michael Cashman MEP Visits LTI Vehicles

LONDON – June 4, 2009: Michael Cashman visited LTI Vehicles on 28 May, to get an update on the company and a greater understanding of how the regional automotive industry is managing in the current downturn. He has recently been appointed as the Labour lead member of the Working Group on the European Car Industry and is responsible for representing the West Midlands automotive industry at the Group.

During his visit Michael met with John Russell, CEO of Manganese Bronze Holdings the parent company of LTI, and current CBI Chair for the West Midlands, to discuss LTI’s current position in the global downturn. LTI have undertaken a number of proactive measures to put the company in a better position to work through the current downturn and continue with the long-term strategy to transform LTI into a global brand.

“I’m pleased to be able to support a Great British company as it develops its business in Europe and to ensure that British companies based in the West Midlands, like LTI, have a voice in the corridors of power in Brussels” said Michael Cashman.

John Russell, CEO of Manganese Bronze Holdings, said “We are pleased to be represented by Michael in Brussels. It is important that our regional MEPs are supporting local business in the current economic climate, which has severely affected the automotive sector in the West Midlands.”