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Oxford Automotive Announces Retirement of Dr. Rochus Gronwald

26 June 2000

Oxford Automotive Announces Retirement of Dr. Rochus Gronwald

    TROY, Mich. - Oxford Automotive, Inc., a leading Tier 1 OEM automotive 
supplier, announced today the retirement of Dr. Rochus Gronwald, Managing 
Director of Oxford Automotive Gebr. Wackenhut GmbH, Germany, to occur on June 30, 
2000.  Gerhard Koenig, former Vice President of Product Development Services at 
MSX International, will immediately assume his responsibilities as Managing 
Director.

    During his 14 years of service, Dr. Gronwald developed Gebr. Wackenhut
GmbH into a remarkable automotive supplier and consequently paved the way for
the company's growth and success in years to come.  Most notable are his
achievements in establishing the largest e-coat and paint facility outside the
Automotive OEM's, the integration of a fully automated press line and the
launch of consolidating major operations from three plants into the expanding
Nagold Wolfsberg Plant.

    "Dr. Gronwald's strength, support and contributions in so many areas have
been invaluable.  He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership and
innovation," said Steven Abelman, President and CEO of Oxford Automotive, Inc.
"Furthermore, he has played an important role in enabling Oxford Automotive
Wackenhut to achieve a base for future growth.  We are most appreciative of
his commitment, ingenuity and example in establishing new benchmarks for our
industry."

    Gerhard Koenig spent 17 years in leadership and management at Porsche
ranging from Program Management to President and CEO of Porsche's Engineering
subsidiary in Troy, Michigan.  At Oxford Wackenhut, Koenig's expertise in
global management will come into play.

    "I'm honored to add to Dr. Gronwald's contribution to this company in the
role of Managing Director," said Gerhard Koenig.  "His warmth, optimism,
integrity, and unwavering belief in the ability of people to grow and adapt
has left an indelible mark on the employees and corporate philosophy of Oxford
Automotive Wackenhut."

    Oxford Automotive, Inc., headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a leading
full-service automotive supplier of high quality engineered metal components,
assemblies and modules used by automotive manufacturers.