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Lear Announces Plans to Open New Manufacturing Operation in Germany

8 September 2000

Lear Corporation Announces Plans to Open New Manufacturing Operation in Germany

    SULZBACH, Germany, Sept. 7 Lear Corporation
today announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Zwiesel,
Germany, as part of the company's ongoing expansion in Europe.
    The new facility will produce injection-molded components for hard trim,
doors and instrument panels for installation in vehicles built by General
Motors Corp., DaimlerChrysler AG, Porsche AG and Volkswagen AG.  Lear will
employ approximately 170 people at the new operation when it begins official
production next year.
    "This new venture in Zwiesel demonstrates Lear's commitment to our
European customers and the region's automotive market," said Kenneth L. Way,
Lear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  "We are pleased with the level of
support and cooperation we have received from the local government to
establish this new operation."
    Lear currently employs nearly 4,000 people in Germany at 18 locations,
including the company's international headquarters located in Sulzbach,
Germany.