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Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Awarded Materials Quality Certification

30 November 1999

Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Awarded Materials Quality Certification

    CHICAGO, Nov. 30 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc.
, announced today that its North American Friction manufacturing
business unit has been awarded ISO9001 registration for design of friction
material compounds and the manufacturing and assembly of friction material
parts for the private and commercial Automotive (replacement) Aftermarket.
    ISO9001 certification confirms that NAF complies with a generally
recognized set of standards in manufacturing operations that include
documentation, process control and product quality.  Through registration,
North American Friction becomes a member of a limited group of friction
formulators who have achieved ISO9001 standards for quality systems.
    "Achieving ISO9001 certification in less than a year since registration
and on our very first attempt is a significant accomplishment," said Arvin
Scott, President and CEO of Universal Automotive Industries.  "This
accomplishment reflects our commitment to achieving the highest quality brake
parts and the pride and excellence of our staff".
    The Company is a manufacturer and distributor of brake rotors, drums,
disc brake pads, relined brake shoes, wheel cylinders and brake hoses for the
automotive aftermarket.  The Company markets approximately 50% of its product
under its UBP trademark (Universal Brake Parts) and as the Ultimate brand,
with the balance under its customers' private labels.  For further
information, contact the Company c/o Jerome J. Hiss, CFO (708-293-4050).

    This news release contains certain 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, which are intended to
be covered by safe harbors created hereby.  Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties (including those risk factors
referenced in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission), and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future
results, performance, or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements.