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Oxford Automotive, Inc. Launches New Technology Division

17 February 2000

Oxford Automotive, Inc. Launches New Technology Division

    TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc., a leading
Tier 1 OEM automotive supplier, announced today that it is expanding into the
field of prototype, design and engineering placement services by creating a
separate technology division with a mission to provide the services globally.
    This new division was formed as a result of the acquisition of Tool and
Engineering (T&E) and Computer Engineering Technologies (CET) with added
resources and staff from Oxford Automotive.
    "Prototype design, program management and contract engineering are areas
of strategic growth in our business," said Steven Abelman, president and CEO
of Oxford Automotive.  "We are extremely excited about the plans we've made
concerning this new venture and look forward to increasing our commitment to
being a full service supplier to OEMs and Tier 1 markets."
    Oxford Automotive, Inc., headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a leading
Tier 1 designer and producer of high quality engineered metal components and
modules used by automotive OEMs.  Oxford Automotive currently operates 24
facilities with state-of-the-art technologies in metal stamping, rollforming,
welding and assembly equipment.