Hayes Lemmerz on List of 'Top 100 in Quality'

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.,

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Web site:  http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/ 

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