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Dura Automotive Elects David R. Bovee as CFO

5 January 2001

Dura Automotive Elects David R. Bovee as CFO

    ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that
David R. Bovee, currently vice president; business development, will assume
responsibility as vice president and chief financial officer for the company.
    Bovee served as the company's first vice president and chief financial
officer beginning in 1990 when the company was formed as Dura Mechanical
Components, Inc.  Prior to then he was employed for many years in predecessor
companies to Dura in increasingly responsible finance related roles.  In 1997
he began his business development position when the company focused on its
acquisition and growth strategy.
    Bovee replaces William F. Ohrt, who has resigned from the company
effective January 10, 2001.  "Bill has helped build a highly qualified finance
team for Dura and has been responsible for implementing modern and effective
control systems throughout the company.  Both will be valuable for Dura's
future and we thank Bill for all his significant and long lasting
contributions," said Karl Storrie, president and chief executive officer of
Dura.
    Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., is the world's largest independent designer
and manufacturer of cockpit sub-systems and a leading global supplier of door
modules, seat mechanisms and structures, glass systems and engineered
assemblies for the global automotive industry.  The company is also a leading
supplier of similar products to the North American recreational vehicle and
mass transit market.  The company's products include door modules, parking
brake systems, automotive cables, transmission shifter systems, encapsulated
and sliding windows, window regulators, hinges, latches, seating systems,
engine control products, underbody tire carriers, jacks, brake, clutch and
accelerator pedals and other mechanical assemblies.  The company's products
are sold to every North American, European and Japanese original equipment
manufacturer, including Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Volkswagen,
BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, PSA (Peugeot and Citroen) and Renault.  Dura's
operating headquarters is in Rochester Hills, Mich., and its corporate office
is in Minneapolis, Minn.