Magna Companies Earn 10% of Ford’s 2005 World Excellence Awards 

May 15, 2006
NEWS RELEASE

MAGNA COMPANIES EARN 10% OF FORD’S 2005 WORLD EXCELLENCE AWARDS

TROY, Mich., May 11, 2006 – Magna International Inc., the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, today announced six of its operating divisions have won Ford Motor Company World Excellence Awards for exemplary performance in 2005. A total of 60 World Excellence Awards were presented to Ford’s global suppliers in Dearborn, Mich., on May 3.

Ford’s World Excellence Awards recognize suppliers who achieve the highest levels of cost control, quality and delivery, and also embrace the vision to build on Ford’s legacy and drive innovation to new levels.

“Our World Excellence Award-winning suppliers are integral to our ability to address the needs of our customers today and tomorrow,” said Tony (Thomas K.) Brown, senior vice president, Global Purchasing. “We are grateful to Magna and all of our award winners for their ceaseless concentration on delivering value.”

Five Magna companies were recognized with the Silver Award for quality, cost and delivery:

• Cosma International – Belle Plaine, Iowa (stampings)
• Cosma International – Montezuma, Iowa (stampings)
• Cosma International – Piedmont, South Carolina (stampings)
• Cosma International – Williamsburg, Iowa (stampings)
• Intier Automotive Seating – Excelsior Springs, Missouri (seating systems)

In addition, Cosma’s Sonora Forming Technologies in Hermosillo, Mexico, received the Recognition of Achievement Award, given to suppliers that impact customer satisfaction by providing significant contributions in environmental leadership, consumer-focused technology and consumer-driven 6-Sigma.

“Our relationship with Ford Motor Company is highly valued, and we’re honored to receive the recognition of these World Excellence Awards,” said Don Walker, Co-CEO, Magna International. “This makes three years running that Cosma has been honored, while Intier’s Excelsior Springs plant overcame the effects of a tornado to earn their award and Sonora achieved a successful first launch with Ford. This recognition exemplifies the commitment of our entire company to top-quality customer service worldwide.”

In September 2005, Magna International was one of the first suppliers to enter into the new “Aligned Business Framework” agreement with Ford.

Magna, the most diversified automotive supplier in the world, designs, develops and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineers and assembles complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior and closure systems; metal body and structural systems; exterior and interior mirror and engineered glass systems; exterior systems, including front and rear end modules, plastic body panels, exterior trim and other systems; various powertrain and drivetrain systems; as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.

Magna has more than 82,000 employees in 224 manufacturing operations and 60 product development and engineering centers in 22 countries.

Contact: Tracy Fuerst
Director, Corporate Communications
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