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American Axle Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

24 June 1999

American Axle Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

    DETROIT, June 24 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings,
Inc. today announced the appointment of Robin J. Adams as
executive vice president and chief financial officer effective July 6, 1999.
Adams, age 46, spent the last 13 years at Borg Warner Corporation and Borg
Warner Automotive in a variety of senior financial leadership positions.  Most
recently, he was vice president - treasurer and principal financial officer of
Borg Warner Automotive.
    Adams has broad financial experience, including company divestitures, an
initial public offering and three secondary offerings.  He has also worked as
assistant treasurer, manager of financial planning and investments and senior
financial analyst.  Prior to joining Borg Warner Corporation, Adams spent
10 years working in various financial positions at Illinois Central Railroad
Company.  He holds a bachelor's degree from North Park University and an MBA
from Depaul University in Chicago.  Adams is also a certified public
accountant.
    Commenting on the appointment, American Axle & Manufacturing's Chairman,
CEO & President, Richard E. Dauch said  "We are delighted to have Robin as our
new CFO.  He brings 20 years of financial experience and he has acquired most
of this expertise in the automotive industry.  With his depth of experience,
he will be able to have immediate positive impact on the future direction of
our company."
    Of his decision to join American Axle & Manufacturing, Adams said
"American Axle  has done a great job establishing itself as a solid player in
this globally competitive industry and Dick Dauch has a passion for
excellence, of which I wanted to be a part.  I look forward to supporting the
company's growth strategy."
    The company also announced the promotion of Robert A. Krause to
vice president & treasurer from treasurer.

    AAM is a world leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of
driveline systems, chassis systems and forged products for trucks, buses,
sport utility vehicles, and passenger cars.  In addition to 12 locations in
the United States (in Michigan, Ohio and New York), AAM has offices and
facilities in Japan, England, Germany, and Scotland and it is currently
building a manufacturing facility and business office in Mexico.

    For more information, contact Patrick J. Paige, director, AAM Corporate
Relations & Communications, at 313-974-2948, or visit the AAM website at
http://www.aam.com.