HAYZ Hayes Lemmerz International (MM)

Hendrickx Named Vice President of Hayes Lemmerz' International Wheel Group's Cast Aluminum Operations NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAYZ) announced today the move of Marc Hendrickx to the position of Vice President of the Aluminum Operations for the Company's International Wheel Group, effective January 1, 2005. He was previously Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the International Wheel Group. Mr. Hendrickx will report directly to President Fred Bentley. Mr. Hendrickx, who replaces Giancarlo Dallera, will have responsibility for the Company's International Aluminum Wheel businesses with operations in Italy, Brazil, South Africa, Belgium, Spain, Czech Republic, Thailand, and Turkey. Mr. Dallera is leaving the Company after 20 years, most recently in a consulting role. His assistance during the transition has been invaluable and is greatly appreciated. Mr. Hendrickx, 45, joined Hayes Lemmerz in 1981 as a sales associate at the Company's facility in Antwerp, Belgium. In 1996, Mr. Hendrickx assumed the Managing Director responsibility at this facility. In 2000, Mr. Hendrickx was promoted to his most recent position. Fluent in English, Dutch, German and French, Mr. Hendrickx holds a Bachelor degree in Sales and Marketing from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. Mr. Hendrickx also successfully completed Advanced Management courses at universities in Belgium and Switzerland. In making the announcement, Mr. Bentley said, "Marc's broad knowledge and expertise in the industry, combined with the strong relationships he has established with customers globally, will be extremely important in his new position. He has been a key member of our team for over 23 years and has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Company." 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 11,000 employees worldwide. 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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