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Ford Honors Suppliers in 38-City Road Show

7 August 2000

Ford Motor Company Honors Suppliers in 38-City Road Show

    DETROIT, Aug. 7 In an effort to recognize and show
appreciation for its suppliers, Ford Motor Company is bringing its
2001 model year vehicles to suppliers throughout the Metro Detroit area as
part of the "Ford Supplier Partner Recognition Road Show."
    "At Ford, we realize that everyone who helps to create Ford products is
vital to the overall success of the company," said Chris Theodore, Vice
President, North America Car.  "The Supplier Partner Recognition Road Show is
an opportunity for us to show our appreciation and strengthen relationships
with our suppliers."
    The Road Show will visit the following Metro Detroit Ford suppliers:

    Monday, August 7       7-9 a.m.           Lorro Inc.            Detroit
    Monday, August 7       12-3 p.m.          Johnson Controls      Plymouth
    Tuesday, August 8      11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  Superb Manufacturing  Detroit
    Wednesday, August 9    3-4:30 p.m.        Ogura Corp.           Madison
                                                                     Heights
    Thursday, August 10    2-4 p.m.           Webasto               Rochester
                                                                     Hills
    Friday, August 11      11 a.m.-1 p.m.     L & L Products        Romeo

    More than 45 suppliers are included in the Supplier Partner Recognition
Road Show.  The road show highlights the new 2001 Ford product line, the roll-
out of a new supplier vehicle purchase program, as well as the substantial
grassroots investment Ford has made in local economies and the jobs created by
Ford vehicle production.
    The week's events are part of the eight-week road show recognizing
suppliers in 38 cities across the United States and Canada.