Inteva Products Selects November 17 for Grand Opening Ceremony in Cordeiropolis, Brazil

TROY, Mich., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inteva Products has selected November 17, 2011 for the grand opening ceremony of its new manufacturing facility in Cordeiropolis, Brazil. Inteva Products President and CEO Lon Offenbacher will be joined by other Inteva executives to host customers, government officials, community leaders and members of the media for this important event marking Inteva's expansion in South America. Inteva's new facility in Brazil is located at: Estrada Vicinal Joao Peruchi, 775, Bairro do Cascalho, Cordeiropolis, SP – CEP 13490.

"Inteva sees many opportunities in Brazil to use our expanded manufacturing footprint to serve light and heavy duty vehicle customers," said Aluisio Gallo, Cordeiropolis Plant Manager, Inteva Products. "We look forward to showcasing our advanced manufacturing capabilities to industry leaders in South America. The grand opening celebration gives us the opportunity to showcase the full breadth of our design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities and recognize the talents and skills of our team."

Inteva has manufacturing operations on four continents and is expecting to grow its presence to serve global customers in South America. Inteva Brazil currently produces latches and window regulators for many of the world's largest automakers. The company goal is to eventually expand its portfolio in South America to include product offerings from Interior Systems, Roof Systems, and Motors and Electronics.

About Inteva Products, LLC

Inteva Products, LLC is a leading global supplier offering value-based innovation and environmentally friendly products that enhance quality and performance. Inteva serves original equipment manufacturers in six key markets: automotive, commercial vehicle, defense, marine, consumer and industrial. Focused on delivering high-value quality, on time and on budget, Inteva has global resources for engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interiors Systems, Motors and Electronics, and Roof Systems. Inteva is focused on sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service and being a best place to work for employees. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan and employs over 8,000 people in 18 countries. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

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Kimberly A. Welch
248.655.8333
kwelch@intevaproducts.com

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