MSX International Expands Engineering Operations in Gifhorn, Germany

6 April 2000
MSX International Expands Engineering Operations in Gifhorn, Germany

    GIFHORN, Germany, April 5 MSX International GmbH has
opened a new engineering location in Gifhorn, Germany, to better serve its
automotive customers.  Together with its partner, CADFORM-MSX Engineering
GmbH, MSX International is now represented in all major locations of the
German automotive industry.
    The Gifhorn office is located near Volkswagen AG, a customer of both MSX
International and CADFORM-MSX Engineering GmbH.  "We opened in Gifhorn to
enhance our business relationship with VW and local suppliers," said John
Risk, President of the Engineering Services Division of MSX International.
Mr. Peter Maschkowski is the Branch Manager of the Gifhorn location.
    In the German market, MSX International and CADFORM-MSX Engineering GmbH
employ approximately 380 professional staff in the engineering services
sector.  In addition to the development center of CADFORM-MSX Engineering GmbH
in Homberg/Ohm, the two companies also maintain locations in Ingolstadt,
Cologne, Munich, Russelsheim, Sindelfingen and now in Gifhorn.
    MSX International and CADFORM-MSX Engineering GmbH develop vehicle parts
or systems for the international automotive industry in the sectors of
interiors, exteriors, aggregates and car bodies.  From the first design ideas
of construction (CAD), calculation and simulation (CAE), prototypes, test and
validation, and accessory development to manufacturing engineering, the
companies provide complete solutions for automotive product development.
    To complement its range of services in the engineering sector, MSX
International acquired an interest in CADFORM Engineering GmbH to reflect the
close association between the two companies.  Recently, CADFORM Engineering
GmbH changed its name to CADFORM-MSX Engineering GmbH.  This partnership
reflects MSX International's continuing commitment to provide a comprehensive
range of engineering services to global automotive customers.
    MSX International is a leading, global provider of technology-driven
engineering, business, and specialized staffing services.  The company's
services enable customers to significantly improve their business performance
by adding value and helping them to achieve a competitive advantage.
    With annual sales of $1 billion, MSX International deploys more than
17,000 professional staff and contract personnel at over 85 operating
locations in 23 countries worldwide.  MSX International offers its customers a
wide range of technology-driven services, both on-site and off-site, including
product and manufacturing engineering; contract and temporary staffing;
training; purchasing support; commercial and technical publishing, marketing
support; electronic document and information storage and retrieval; process
improvement consulting; and web and information technology services.
    MSX International's headquarters is in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  Visit the
company's Web site at http://www.msxi.com .  MSX International's news releases
are also available at http://www.prnewswire.com .
    This document contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results
may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result
of any number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of management.
These important factors are discussed in MSX International's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.