HAYZ Hayes Lemmerz International (MM)

Hayes Lemmerz on List of 'Top 100 in Quality' NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAYZ) has been ranked in Quality magazine's "Top 100 in Quality." The survey recognizes Hayes Lemmerz as a top company that improves processes, empowers workers and satisfies customers through quality and process improvement initiatives. Quality's Top 100 list features companies that lead their respective industries, balancing quality issues and meeting customer demands, and make substantial investments in quality technology and people. All companies continually strive to make product and process improvements to maintain high- quality products and services. "We are delighted to receive this recognition. We've worked diligently to implement Operational Excellence -- lean manufacturing and six sigma strategies to lower costs and improve customer satisfaction across the globe," said Curtis Clawson, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. "The honor is a tribute to the hard work and dedicated efforts of our employees around the world." Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a leading global supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 43 facilities and one joint venture in 14 countries and approximately 11,000 employees worldwide. This press release includes forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's expectations and beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release are forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements include the factors set forth in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Consequently, all of the forward looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these and other factors, risks, and uncertainties. DATASOURCE: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. CONTACT: Marika P. Diamond of Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., +1-734-737-5162 Web site: http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/

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