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Tower Automotive to Webcast Conference Call On Tuesday, October 3; The Webcast is Live at 9 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. CDT)

2 October 2000

Tower Automotive to Webcast Conference Call On Tuesday, October 3; The Webcast is Live at 9 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. CDT)

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2 Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced that it will host a
live Webcast on Tuesday, October 3, at 9 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. CDT).
Tower Automotive leadership will discuss the company's decision to exit the
heavy truck rail business, the consolidation of stamping operations and other
details associated with the company's October 2 news announcement.  To access
the Webcast, go to http://www.streetevents.com, search for Tower Automotive on
October 3 and click on the speaker icon.  Listening to the Webcast requires
speakers and RealPlayer G2.  If you do not have RealPlayer G2, download the
free player at http://www.real.com.  If you are unable to listen to the live Webcast,
a postview archive will be available from 10 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, October 3,
until 10 a.m. EDT, Friday, October 6, at the same Web address.

    About Tower Automotive
    Tower Automotive, Inc., produces a broad range of assemblies and modules
for vehicle structures and suspension systems for original equipment
manufacturers of automobiles and light trucks including Ford, DaimlerChrysler,
GM, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Auto Alliance, Fiat, BMW and Volkswagen.  Products
include exterior panels, body structural assemblies, suspension components,
engine cradles, full frame assemblies and modules.  Additional company
information is available at http://www.towerautomotive.com