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Noble International, Ltd. Announces Unsolicited Preliminary Proposal

20 October 1999

Noble International, Ltd. Announces Unsolicited Preliminary Proposal For Purchase Of Company

    BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Noble International, Ltd.
("Noble") today confirmed, in response to stockholder and
analyst inquiries, the August 31, 1999 receipt of an unsolicited preliminary
proposal for the acquisition of all of its outstanding stock.  In connection
with the preliminary proposal, Noble granted the potential purchaser exclusive
negotiations through October 14, 1999.  Noble engaged BlueStone Capital
Partners, L.P. to assist the Board of Directors in analyzing the preliminary
proposal.  Although the exclusivity period has expired, Noble will continue to
consider any definitive proposal made by the potential purchaser.  No
definitive offer has been made and, if made, may not be accepted by Noble's
Board of Directors or stockholders.  Noble also intends to engage an
investment banker to assist it in determining alternative ways in which to
maximize value to the Company's stockholders.
    In commenting on the unsolicited preliminary proposal, Robert J.
Skandalaris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Noble, stated, "We are
pleased that there are groups who recognize Noble's strong fundamentals and
growth potential.  The current market price appears to reflect a certain
amount of premium which would be associated with a potential sale transaction.
Noble will pursue the course of action which provides the greatest value to
our stockholders."
    Noble is a leading full-service supplier of automotive parts, component
assemblies and value-added services to the automotive industry.  As a
supplier, Noble provides design, engineering, manufacturing, complete program
management and other services to the automotive market.  Noble delivers
integrated component solutions, technological leadership and product
innovation to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier I automotive
parts suppliers thereby helping its customers increase their productivity
while controlling costs.
    Certain statements in this news release may be "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.  Statements regarding future prospects and developments are based
upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements, including those detailed in the company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.