Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Certificate of Achievement for Quality

NORTHVILLE, Michigan - Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (”Hayes” or the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, Hayes Lemmerz Werke GmbH, which operates the Company’s Konigswinter, Germany facility, has received a certificate of achievement from DAF Trucks N.V. and Leyland Trucks, both divisions of Paccar Inc. The certificate recognizes that Hayes consistently met or exceeded quality performance requirements for the parts supplied by Hayes to DAF and Leyland in 2008.

“We are honored to receive this recognition for quality excellence from one of our valued customers,” said Pieter Klinkers, Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “We are proud to be able to support DAF in their reputation for quality and we are committed to making sure DAF, and all of our global customers, continue to receive our best performance in terms of quality, delivery and costs.”

About Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.

Originally founded in 1908, Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a leading worldwide producer of aluminum and steel wheels for passenger cars and light trucks and of steel wheels for commercial trucks and trailers. The Company is also a supplier of automotive powertrain components. The Company has global operations with 23 facilities, including business, sales offices and manufacturing facilities, located in 12 countries around the world. The Company sells products to every major North American, Asian and European manufacturer of passenger cars and light trucks and to commercial highway vehicle customers throughout the world.

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Marika Diamond, Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., +1-888-753-5283 or +1-734-737-5089