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UGN, Inc. Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters to Chicago

21 July 1999

UGN, Inc. Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters to Chicago

    CHICAGO, July 21 -- UGN, Inc. recently relocated its
corporate headquarters from Chicago Heights to a newly renovated Chicago
facility, announced Gary Jamison, UGN president and CEO.
    "The Chicago facility provides improved accommodations to meet our
business needs," said Jamison.  "The relocation was seamless, allowing UGN to
continue providing high-quality products and services to the transplant
automotive industry."
    In addition to housing UGN's corporate offices, the facility supports
manufacturing capabilities, including the production of package trays,
headliners and sunroof covers, utilizing high-tech robotic systems.
    UGN combines global technology, expertise and experience to produce high-
quality, cost-effective acoustic and interior trim products for the transplant
automobile industry in North America.  Incorporated in 1986, UGN is a joint
venture between Rieter Automotive North America and Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co.,
Ltd. (Nittoku) of Tokyo, Japan.