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Hayes Lemmerz International Breaks Ground for Michigan HQ

15 April 1998

Hayes Lemmerz International Breaks Ground On $20 Million World Headquarters in Northville, Michigan

    ROMULUS, Mich., April 15 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
, the world's leading full-line supplier of wheels and brake
components to the automotive and commercial highway industries announced today
that it has broken ground on its new world headquarters building in Northville
Township, Michigan.  The $20 million building will house the company's
corporate offices, as well as a state-of-the-art 65,000 square foot research
and development facility.
    Approximately 250 employees will be relocated from the company's existing
headquarters in Romulus, Michigan, to the Northville facility, which is
located near the intersection of 5 Mile and Beck Roads, in close proximity to
both M-14 and I-275.
    "The proximity of this site was definitely a factor in our decision," said
Larry Karenko, vice president, human resources.  "We want to be close to our
key customers, and we also want to be conveniently located for our employees.
By putting all of our research and development operations under one roof, this
new facility will be a showcase of our world-class design, engineering and
manufacturing capabilities."
    "Equally important, we are pleased at the prospect of remaining in Wayne
County, where we've been located for approximately 90 years.  We look forward
to becoming an active member in the Northville community by continuing our
tradition of good corporate citizenship."
    Construction of the 155,000 square-foot facility is expected to be
completed in early 1999.
    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., with annual sales of over $1.5 billion,
is a world leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of steel and
aluminum wheels and brake drums and rotors for the automotive and commercial
highway markets in North America, Europe and Asia.  Hayes has more than 7,000
employees and 20 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries worldwide.

SOURCE  Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.