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Oxford Automotive Awarded Education and Training Grant from State of Michigan

29 June 2000

Oxford Automotive Awarded Education and Training Grant from State of Michigan

    TROY, Mich. - Oxford Automotive, Inc., a Tier 1 OEM automotive supplier of 
manufactured engineered metal components, assemblies and modules has recently 
been awarded an Economic Development Job Training Grant worth $612,000 from the 
State of Michigan.

    Commencing in June 2000 and running through June 2001, the EDJT Grant will
enable Oxford Automotive to provide 62 classes to 748 employees in technical
engineering, computer technology, quality and benchmarking subjects at company
facilities in Michigan.

    "Oxford was awarded this grant because of the company's growth and its
unfailing commitment to high standards and continuing education," said
Catherine Roberson, Account Manager at the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation.  "In addition, participation in the EDJT Grant will keep Oxford
at the top of its class in complying with technical and manufacturing
standards set by the State of Michigan."

    "Oxford is a company that believes in partnering with the State of
Michigan to foster continual training and upward mobility for our employees,"
said Steven Abelman, President and CEO of Oxford Automotive, Inc.  "This grant
will bring new technologies and procedures to a global competitive environment
and will further our commitment to being a world class supplier with elite
standards and staff."

    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.  Oxford currently
operates 32 facilities in seven countries with industry leading expertise.