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Oxford Automotive, Inc. Appoints President of French Division

16 March 1999

Oxford Automotive, Inc. Appoints President of its New French Division

    TROY, Mich., March 15 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc., a leading
Tier 1 automotive supplier, has appointed Jean-Francois Constant to president
of Oxford Automotive, Inc. France.  The announcement was made today by Steven
Abelman, president and chief executive officer of Oxford Automotive, Inc.
    "France is established as the second largest manufacturer of automobiles
in Europe.  With the acquisition of Cofimeta, Oxford Automotive has
established the platform on which to grow in Europe," stated Abelman.  "We are
fortunate to have such an experienced individual as Jean-Francois to help us
tackle the challenges of growing in France and Europe."
    Most recently, Constant served as director general of the Cofimeta Group,
which was acquired by Oxford Automotive, Inc. last month.  In his new
position, Constant will manage the day-to-day operations of Oxford
Automotive's five French facilities that employ approximately 1,600 in the
cities of Douai, St. Florent and Orbec.
    Before joining Cofimeta, Constant was the general manager of Valeo's
Lighting Division, and general manager of the Thermal Division prior to that
position.  Constant spent most of his career, a total of fifteen years, with
the Bendix Corporation and AlliedSignal where he held many management
positions such as European purchasing manager and plant manager.
    "We are committed to expanding in Europe," Abelman added.  "Oxford
Automotive will construct a Technical Center in Paris so that customers such
as Renault, Peugeot, Citroen (PSA) and others will continue to receive
advanced engineering, design, program management and other services that are
required.  Jean-Francois will lead the development of this new Technical
Center that will be an integral part of Oxford Automotive's global design and
engineering capabilities."
    Oxford Automotive, Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Troy,
Mich., is a leading full service Tier 1 designer and producer of high-quality,
engineered metal components, assemblies and modules used by automotive OEMs.
Oxford operates 21 facilities with state-of-the-art technologies in metal
stamping, rollforming, welding and assembly equipment.