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Seasoned European Automotive Executive to Head Donnelly Corporation European Operations

10 September 1997

Seasoned European Automotive Executive to Head Donnelly Corporation European Operations

    FRANKFURT/Main, Germany, Sept. 10 -- Donnelly Corporation
today announced that Hans W. Huber has joined the company as chief
operating officer of its European operations.  Mr. Huber is a seasoned
automotive executive with 20 years of experience with some of the world's top
automotive manufacturing companies in Europe, Asia and North America.
    "Hans is a valuable addition to Donnelly's top management team," said
Dwane Baumgardner, Donnelly chairman and chief executive officer.  "He has
years of global auto industry experience, a strong track record in dealing
with effective restructuring to achieve operational improvements, and has
excellent relationships with Donnelly's major customers.  He will play a key
role in positioning Donnelly as a Tier I systems supplier in Europe."
    Before joining Donnelly, Mr. Huber served as vice president and general
manager of Framatome Connectors Automotive, where he was responsible for
several operations in Europe and North America.  During his years with
Framatome he introduced highly successful lean manufacturing systems, thus
assuring profitability of the different operations.  Before joining Framatome,
Mr. Huber held responsibilities for operations and marketing with TRW in
Europe.
    A German native, Mr. Huber holds a degree in high-precision
mechanics/electronics from the Engineering School in Heilbronn, Germany.
    Donnelly Corporation is an international automotive supplier, dedicated to
serving customers around the globe with high-quality fabricated, molded and
coated glass products.  The company has been based in Holland, Michigan since
1905, and today operates from 28 locations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and
Asia.  Donnelly is also recognized as a leader in the application of
participative management, and was named as one of the "Top Ten" in the book,
"The 100 Best Companies To Work For In America."

SOURCE  Donnelly Corporation