Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Closure Of DeKalb, IL Facility

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

, a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced the Company's plans to permanently close its wire-harness assembly facility located in DeKalb, Illinois.  The work currently being performed at DeKalb will be transferred to CVG facilities in Edgewood and Monona, Iowa.  Seventy-five employees will be impacted by this closure, which is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2013.  Kevin R.L. Frailey, President & General Manger of Electrical Systems for CVG stated, "To remain competitive, we continually evaluate CVG's manufacturing footprint based on changing customer demand and industry trends.  As a result, we are realigning our North America wire-harness capacity and consolidating our North American footprint from five to four wire-harness facilities." "We regret having to close our DeKalb facility and understand the impact this action will have on our employees and their families.  However, following a long-term, extensive analysis of our business and changing customer needs, it is a step we have to take to keep CVG an efficient and cost-effective competitor in an evolving global economy," Frailey said. About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. Commercial Vehicle Group is a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, including the heavy-duty (Class 8) truck market, the construction, military, bus and agriculture markets and the specialty transportation markets.  The Company's products include static and suspension seat systems, electronic wire harness assemblies, controls and switches, cab structures and components, interior trim systems (including instrument panels, door panels, headliners, cabinetry and floor systems), mirrors and wiper systems, specifically designed for applications in commercial vehicles.  The Company is headquartered in New Albany, OH with operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.