BorgWarner Commends Beru For Winning 2005 Ford World Excellence Award

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner Inc. is pleased to announce that Beru AG, part of the BorgWarner Engine Group, has received the 2005 Ford Motor Company World Excellence Award -- Ford's highest supplier honor -- which recognizes suppliers who achieve the highest levels of cost, quality and delivery and embrace the vision to build on Ford's legacy and drive innovation to new heights.

"Congratulations to Beru's global employees for earning this prestigious recognition from BorgWarner's largest customer," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO.

"The World Excellence Award recognizes suppliers who share Ford's vision and strive to achieve many of the same goals.  Beru has demonstrated the ability to address the needs of its customers, and, in turn, helps Ford meet the needs of its customers.  I am proud that Beru has distinguished itself with exceptional success in this vital aspect of our business."

There are three types of World Excellence Awards - Gold, Silver and Recognition of Achievement.  Beru received one of 13 Gold Awards at a May 3 ceremony in Dearborn, Michigan.

Beru is a worldwide leading supplier of diesel cold start technology and a leading manufacturer of ignition technology for gasoline vehicles.  The electronics and sensor technology of Beru provides more comfort and safety for applications in various engine and vehicle functions, with products such as direct-measuring tire-pressure monitoring systems and sensors for applications in engines, powertrain and exhaust systems.

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide.  The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries.  Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/ .

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DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc.



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