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IMMEDIATE (June, 2007)

Roof Rack Manufacturer JAC Products Names New Vice President of North American Operations

PONTIAC, MI – June, 2007 - JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of original-equipment roof racks for vehicles worldwide, has named Jeffrey Jaisle Vice President-North American Operations. He will oversee manufacturing operations at the JAC Group’s manufacturing facilities in Michigan (Saline and Shelby Twp.) and Ohio (Monclova), as well as JAC Products’ Franklin Aluminum operation (Franklin, Georgia).

He was most recently Vice President of Operations at Sypris Technologies (Louisville, KY), a component producer for the truck, aerospace/defense and electronics industries. Previously, he served as Vice President of Chassis Operations, NAO at Benteler Automotive (Auburn Hills, MI), where he successfully managed the opening of multiple “greenfield” manufacturing facilities. Prior positions have included engineering and technology management posts with Lear, ITT Automotive, and General Motors (Delco Products Division).

“Jeff’s entire 22-year career has been focused primarily on the automotive business, with demanding assignments in both engineering and manufacturing management. His experience will be an important asset to us,” said JAC Products President and CEO George Hofman.

Jaisle holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton. 

JAC Products designs, engineers and manufactures roof racks, step rails and running boards, roof-top storage, and other accessories for OEM applications. The company is a full-service global supplier with 13 QS 9000-certified manufacturing operations on three continents.

About JAC Products
Founded in 1967, JAC Products Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of original equipment roof racks, supplying vehicles worldwide. Owned by Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd., JAC Products manufactures products in the U.S., Germany, Portugal, Argentina, and the U.K. Additionally, JAC owns and operates Mont Blanc® (Sweden) and Paddy Hopkirk (England), which manufacture bicycle and ski racks; plus component supplier Franklin Aluminum (Franklin, Georgia). For more information: www.jacproducts.com

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