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Ford Recognizes Hayes Lemmerz Borlem with Q1 Award NORTHVILLE, Michigan, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAYZ) announced today that its aluminium wheel facility, Borlem Aluminio S.A., located in Santo Andre, Brazil has received the distinctive Q1 Award from Ford Motor Company. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) The Q1 Award is Ford's recognition of suppliers that have achieved a sustained level of excellence in customer satisfaction by meeting the automaker's requirements for quality, delivery, materials management and engineering. The award was established in 1981 to recognise outstanding suppliers that demonstrate commitment and support for continuous improvement in quality and productivity. Commenting on the award, Fred Bentley, President of the International Wheel Group at Hayes Lemmerz International, said: "We are very pleased to have received this honor from Ford. It not only recognises our performance, it also demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction." Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a world leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 44 facilities and over 11,000 employees worldwide. More information about Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., along with a list of current and archived press releases, is available at http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com . Web site: http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com DATASOURCE: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. CONTACT: Marika Diamond of Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., +1-734-737-5162; Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO; PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

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