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Hayes Lemmerz Forms Equipment & Engineering Division

16 February 2000

Hayes Lemmerz Forms Equipment & Engineering Division

    NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Hayes Lemmerz International,
Inc. , one of the world's leading suppliers of wheels, brakes,
powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components to the
automotive and commercial highway markets, announced today that it has
consolidated its two independent equipment operations, Equipment & Engineering
and Process Control Automation, into one larger, more focused and efficient
operation, Hayes Lemmerz Equipment & Engineering Division.  The combined
operation, with manufacturing facilities in AuGres and Montague, Michigan, has
sales of approximately $40 million.
    This integrated structure will increase Hayes Lemmerz' capability to
provide its global customers with the conceptual design and manufacturing of
automated foundry equipment and systems, dedicated machine lines and flexible
machining centers.  In addition, it will enable the Company to provide greater
technical support and improve its operating efficiencies.
    "This is a logical evolution of our strategic growth initiative," said
John A. Salvette, President of Hayes Lemmerz' North American Cast Components
Group.  "By consolidating our operations, we will become a more efficient and
responsive organization structure with a single management focus.  It improves
our marketplace effectiveness and competitiveness as well as facilitates
greater technology exchange."
    Additionally, Dan Minor, formerly Plant Manager of the AuGres operation
and a 19 year veteran of the Company, was appointed General Manager,
responsible for leading the new division's initiatives.
    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components.  The Company has
annual sales of close to $2.3 billion with 43 plants, 8 joint venture
facilities and over 15,000 employees worldwide.

    More information about Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is available at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com, and a complete list of current and archived
press releases is available at http://hayes-lemmerz.com/press_kit.