Inteva Products Addresses Interiors of the Future at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit

TROY, Mich., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerard Roose, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Inteva Products, will join other industry leaders at the SAE 2011 World Congress in a discussion to address new technology and industry insights in automotive interiors. Roose is a featured panelist at the technical and business session on Materials entitled "The Interior of the Future – An Expert Panel Discussion" scheduled forWednesday, April 13 from 1:00 -3:00 pm EDT, at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.

"The pace of change in the automotive marketplace presents unique challenges related to interior design," said Roose. "There are many influencers in our daily lives and the convergence of these factors creates exciting possibilities. At Inteva, we're using innovative materials and patented processes to develop designs that resonate well beyond the vehicle experience. Our next-generation advanced materials enable a remarkable design freedom yet still provide the tactile touch and feel that is absolutely paramount to creating a desired experience. Knowing who is joining me on the panel discussion, this is going to be an interesting exploration of the things to come."

Inteva's Interior Systems product line includes a full range of components and modules for vehicle interiors, from instrument panels, consoles, and door trim to cockpits and headliners. Inteva designs, engineers and manufactures quality, mass-efficient interiors with a focus on high-value design and innovative materials and processes. Inteva provides full design development and system integration services; combined with complete supply chain management, build in line sequencing and end of line function testing capabilities providing customers with optimized vehicle assembly efficiency.

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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Contact: Kimberly A. Welch

248.655.8333

kwelch@intevaproducts.com

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