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Donnelly Corporation Earns ISO14001 Certification

18 October 2000

Donnelly Corporation Earns ISO14001 Certification

    HOLLAND, Mich., Oct. 18 Donnelly Corporation
has achieved ISO14001 environmental certification at all eight of its North
American manufacturing facilities, the company announced today.  This
certification recognizes Donnelly's commitment to environmental protection.
    "Donnelly has been aggressively pursuing this certification as a natural
extension of our commitment to the environment and to the communities we
operate in," said Dwane Baumgardner, chairman and chief executive officer.
"In fact, Donnelly does more than meet the minimum requirements of ISO14001 --
the company follows a number of internal programs and practices designed to
safeguard and preserve the environment."
    Three of the eight facilities that achieved certification are located in
Holland, Michigan.  Other certified operations are located in Grand Haven,
Newaygo and Norton Shores, Michigan; Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; and Monterrey,
Mexico.
    ISO14001 is a set of voluntary environmental standards developed by the
International Organization of Standards in Belgium.  These standards are
accepted worldwide as the best practices for environmental management systems.
    Through its electronics and vision products, Donnelly is a technology-
driven, customer-focused supplier to every major automotive manufacturer in
the world.  The company has been based in Holland, Michigan, since 1905, and
today has approximately 6,100 employees in 12 countries worldwide.  Donnelly
has been named by the Society of Automotive Engineers as a model company in
lean manufacturing practices, and was recognized by Automotive Industries
magazine as one of the best of the best suppliers of interiors and electronic
systems.  In addition, Donnelly is nationally recognized as a leader in the
application of participative management principles and systems.