Great Dane Trailers Names Accuride Preferred Forged Aluminum Wheel Supplier

Business Wire, Feb 26, 2008

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) today announced that Great Dane Trailers has named Accuride's Wheel division its preferred forged aluminum wheel supplier.

"We are extremely pleased to be named Great Dane's preferred forged aluminum wheel supplier," said Rick Schomer, Accuride's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "For several years, Accuride has served as Great Dane's preferred steel wheel supplier. By sourcing both its steel and aluminum wheels from one supplier, Great Dane is able to streamline its supply base."

Accuride Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Accuride's products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, seating assemblies, and other commercial vehicle components. Accuride's products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride, Gunite, Imperial, Bostrom, Fabco, and Brillion. For more information, visit Accuride's website at http://www.accuridecorp.com.

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