UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C. 20549


                          -----------------------

                                  FORM 8-K

                               CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                    The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                          -----------------------

             Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
                              December 5, 2001


                     HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Delaware                      1-11592                 13-3384636
     --------------------         --------------------       -----------------
State or other jurisdiction       Commission File Number       IRS Employer
    of Incorporation                                         Identification No.



             15300 Centennial Drive, Northville, Michigan 48167
              -----------------------------------------------
                  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)


                               (734) 737-5000
                       ------------------------------
                      (Registrant's telephone number,
                            including area code)





Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.

         On December 5, 2001, Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (the
"Company"), certain of its affiliates and certain of its direct and
indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of title
11, United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case Nos. 01-11490,
01-11493, 01-11495, 01-11498, 01-11500, 01-11502, 01-11504 through
01-11511, 01-11513, 01-11516 through 01-11521, 01-11523 through 01-11533.
The Company and its subsidiaries remain in possession of their assets and
properties, and continue to operate their businesses and manage their
properties as debtors-in-possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108
of the Bankruptcy Code.

         The Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing the
chapter 11 filing.


Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c)  Exhibits

          Exhibit No.                 Exhibit

           99.1                       Press release of the Company dated
                                      December 5,  2001.






                                 SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



Dated:  December 5, 2001                  HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.


                                          By   /s/ William D. Shovers
                                             --------------------------------
                                               William D. Shovers
                                               Vice President - Finance







                                                                 EXHIBIT 99.1


                                              Marika Diamond
                                              Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
                                              (734) 737-5162


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Hayes Lemmerz International Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions To
       Restructure Its Debt and Strengthen Its Competitive Position

Company Receives Commitment for Up to $200 million in DIP Financing; Action
Affects Only Company's Operations in United States

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayes Lemmerz International,
Inc., (NYSE: HAZ - news), a leading global supplier of automotive and
commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and
other lightweight components, announced today that it and its direct and
indirect domestic subsidiaries and one subsidiary in Mexico have filed
voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code, to reduce their debt and strengthen their competitive
position.

The Company has received commitments for up to $200 million in
debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from a group of lenders led by CIBC
World Markets Corp. that will be used to fund post-petition operating
expenses and to meet supplier and employee obligations.

"The Chapter 11 filings were precipitated by declining market conditions
and the Company's excessive debt burdens," said Curtis Clawson, chairman
and chief executive officer. "This step will give us the flexibility to
reduce our debt and restructure our balance sheet. We fully expect to
emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more competitive company than we are
today."

"The overburdened debt structure arose from a number of recent
developments, including a slow down in industry demand, a more challenging
operating environment, and a series of cash acquisitions," Mr. Clawson
added.

International Operations Excluded From Filing and Remain Strong

None of the Company's operations outside the U.S., with the exception of
the Nuevo Laredo plant in Mexico, are included in the filing. There should
be no impact on the ability of non-U.S. entities to continue to meet the
needs of their customers and employees, and their financial obligations to
their vendors and other creditors. The Company's joint ventures (in
Portugal, Mexico, and Turkey) are also not included in the filings.

"Our operations outside North America are stronger than ever. For example,
we have increased capacity at our aluminum wheel facility in the Czech
Republic, to meet strong demand," Mr. Clawson said. "Once the restructuring
is complete, our international operations should be in an even stronger
competitive position, because any uncertainties related to the parent
company's financial situation will have been resolved."

Company Will Fulfill Customer and Employee Obligations

Mr. Clawson stressed that the Company expects that the restructuring
process generally will have no impact on the Company's abilities to fulfill
its obligations to its employees or to its worldwide customer base. "During
the restructuring period and beyond, we will continue to operate as one of
the world's leading automotive suppliers. We remain committed to providing
the highest quality products and services, as our customers expect.
Furthermore, we fully expect that our major vendors and customers will
support the steps taken today as part of our program to remain one of the
premier automotive suppliers. Vendors will be paid for all supplies
furnished and services rendered after the filing date."

"With our DIP financing and the protections provided under Chapter 11 for
post-petition purchases, we are confident our suppliers and customers will
continue to support us while we complete our restructuring. Moving forward,
we will continue to service our existing customers, renew current contracts
and develop new business," Mr. Clawson said.

Through "first day" motions, the Company has requested that the Court
authorize certain actions, including entering into the DIP financing
arrangement, continuing wages and benefits to employees without
interruption, and permitting the Company to pay certain pre-petition
obligations to various businesses that are integral to the Company's
operations including shippers.

However, during the restructuring period, no principal payments will be
paid on indebtedness incurred prior to the filing until a proposed plan of
reorganization defining the payment terms has been prepared by the Company
and approved by the Court.

Operational and Management Changes at the Company

While the Chapter 11 filing is intended to resolve the Company's balance
sheet problem, Hayes Lemmerz has also been working to improve its
operations. "Our recent actions to improve operational efficiencies prior
to the filing have included major changes in our management team, an 11
percent reduction in salaried work force in our North American operations,
additional early retirements, and closure of two under-utilized
manufacturing plants," said Mr. Clawson. "We will continue to aggressively
improve our operations so that we have the most satisfied customers, the
lowest costs, and the best people in the industry. This restructuring plan
is a necessary step toward these goals."

In addition to Mr. Clawson, who was named chairman and CEO in August, new
senior management at the Company include a new chief financial officer, a
president of the recently formed North American Wheels Business Unit (a new
position), a new president of the Suspension Components Business Unit, a
new president of the Commercial Highway and Aftermarket Services Division,
a vice president of Industry Relations (a new position), and a corporate
vice president of materials and logistics (a new position).

The previously announced plant closures involve facilities at Petersburg,
MI, and Bowling Green, KY. Additional plant closures may be necessary to
ensure operational efficiency. "Although Hayes Lemmerz has experienced
operational problems at some facilities, our new management team is
aggressively addressing those issues. We are confident that our financial
restructuring will enhance the underlying strength of our global operations
that have made us the market leader," Mr. Clawson said.

"Since the recruitment of a new management team, starting with my
appointment in August, we have been hard at work identifying and taking
action on several business and financial opportunities," according to Mr.
Clawson.

The Company also noted that it has begun implementing several additional
initiatives to improve operating efficiencies. These initiatives include:
centralizing core functions such as engineering, purchasing and finance;
increasing plant productivity by examining ways to reduce all forms of
waste and rationalizing capacity in the plants; and building a top-grade
team of the industry's most talented and dedicated employees. The Company
is confident that these initiatives will ensure its long-term viability.

Court Filing and Procedural Information

The entities included in the filing are: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.,
Hayes Lemmerz International - California, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International
- Georgia, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Homer, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Howell, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Huntington,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Kentucky, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Mexico, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Ohio, Inc.,
Hayes Lemmerz International - Texas, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz Funding Company,
LLC, Hayes Lemmerz Funding Corporation, HLI (Europe), Ltd., HLI Netherlands
Holdings, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - CMI, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Bristol, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Cadillac,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Equipment & Engineering, Inc., Hayes
Lemmerz International - Laredo, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International -
Montague, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - PCA, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Petersburg, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Southfield,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Technical Center, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Transportation, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Wabash,
Inc., HLI - Summerfield Realty Corp., HLI Realty, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International Import, Inc., CMI - Quaker Alloy, Inc., HLI Ventures, Inc.,
Industrias Fronterizas HLI, S.A. de C.V.

The Company's non-U.S. entities, which are not included in the filing, are
as follows: Hayes Lemmerz International - Frenos, S.A. de C.V., Motor Wheel
Corporation of Canada, Ltd., EMAC R&D Corporation, Hayes Lemmerz Mexico,
S.A. de C.V., CMI - Europe Netherlands Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz,
S.p.A., Hayes Lemmerz Barcelona, S.A., Hayes Lemmerz Autokola, a.s., Hayes
Lemmerz, Alukola, s.r.o., HL Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH,
Hayes Lemmerz Hungary Consulting Limited Liability Company, Hayes Lemmerz
Werke GmbH, Metaalgieterij Giesen Holding B.V., Metaalgieterij Giesen B.V.,
Metaal Industrie Bergen B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Manresa, SPRL, Hayes Lemmerz
Werke Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH, Hayes Lemmerz Schenk GmbH, Hayes Lemmerz
System Service GmbH, Hayes Lemmerz System Services N.V., Hayes Lemmerz
Systems Services CR, s.r.o., Hayes Lemmerz Belgie, B.V.B.A., Hayes Lemmerz
Comerico e Participacoes SRL, Hayes Lemmerz- Inci-Jant Sanayi, A.S., Borlem
S.A. Empreendimentos Industrias, Borlem Alumino Ltda., Kalyani Lemmerz
Limited, Automotive Overseas Investments (Proprietary) Limited, Siam
Lemmerz Co., Ltd., Hayes Lemmerz Japan, Ltd., Hayes Lemmerz Fabricated
Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Siam Co., Ltd., N.F Die Casting (Proprietary)
Ltd., Vicbank Investments (Proprietary) Ltd., Dotz Wheels GmbH, and certain
other entities.

The voluntary petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware, in Wilmington.

Hayes Lemmerz common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:
HAZ - news). Whether the stock will continue to trade on the NYSE following
the Company's Chapter 11 filing is entirely at the discretion of the NYSE,
the Company said.

More information about Hayes Lemmerz is available on the Internet at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com . A detailed history of the Company, including
its acquisitions since being founded in 1908, is available at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/about/html/history.html .

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 46
facilities and 3 joint ventures and 14,000 employees worldwide. Of the
total, 22 plants in the United States and one plant in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
are included in the Chapter 11 filings.

This press release includes forward looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's
expectations and beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those currently anticipated. All statements other than statements of
historical facts included in this release are forward looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include information
in previously filed Securities Exchange Act reports. Consequently, all of
the forward looking statements made in this press release are qualified by
these and other factors, risks and uncertainties.
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UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C. 20549

                          -----------------------

                                  FORM 8-K

                               CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                    The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                          -----------------------

             Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
                              December 5, 2001

                     HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Delaware                      1-11592                 13-3384636
     --------------------         --------------------       -----------------
State or other jurisdiction       Commission File Number       IRS Employer
    of Incorporation                                         Identification No.

             15300 Centennial Drive, Northville, Michigan 48167
              -----------------------------------------------
                  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

                               (734) 737-5000
                       ------------------------------
                      (Registrant's telephone number,
                            including area code)

Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.

         On December 5, 2001, Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (the
"Company"), certain of its affiliates and certain of its direct and
indirect subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of title
11, United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case Nos. 01-11490,
01-11493, 01-11495, 01-11498, 01-11500, 01-11502, 01-11504 through
01-11511, 01-11513, 01-11516 through 01-11521, 01-11523 through 01-11533.
The Company and its subsidiaries remain in possession of their assets and
properties, and continue to operate their businesses and manage their
properties as debtors-in-possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108
of the Bankruptcy Code.

         The Company issued a press release, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing the
chapter 11 filing.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (c)  Exhibits

          Exhibit No.                 Exhibit

           99.1                       Press release of the Company dated
                                      December 5,  2001.

                                 SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  December 5, 2001                  HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                          By   /s/ William D. Shovers
                                             --------------------------------
                                               William D. Shovers
                                               Vice President - Finance

                                                                 EXHIBIT 99.1

                                              Marika Diamond
                                              Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
                                              (734) 737-5162

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Hayes Lemmerz International Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions To
       Restructure Its Debt and Strengthen Its Competitive Position

Company Receives Commitment for Up to $200 million in DIP Financing; Action
Affects Only Company's Operations in United States

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayes Lemmerz International,
Inc., (NYSE: HAZ - news), a leading global supplier of automotive and
commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain, suspension, structural and
other lightweight components, announced today that it and its direct and
indirect domestic subsidiaries and one subsidiary in Mexico have filed
voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code, to reduce their debt and strengthen their competitive
position.

The Company has received commitments for up to $200 million in
debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from a group of lenders led by CIBC
World Markets Corp. that will be used to fund post-petition operating
expenses and to meet supplier and employee obligations.

"The Chapter 11 filings were precipitated by declining market conditions
and the Company's excessive debt burdens," said Curtis Clawson, chairman
and chief executive officer. "This step will give us the flexibility to
reduce our debt and restructure our balance sheet. We fully expect to
emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more competitive company than we are
today."

"The overburdened debt structure arose from a number of recent
developments, including a slow down in industry demand, a more challenging
operating environment, and a series of cash acquisitions," Mr. Clawson
added.

International Operations Excluded From Filing and Remain Strong

None of the Company's operations outside the U.S., with the exception of
the Nuevo Laredo plant in Mexico, are included in the filing. There should
be no impact on the ability of non-U.S. entities to continue to meet the
needs of their customers and employees, and their financial obligations to
their vendors and other creditors. The Company's joint ventures (in
Portugal, Mexico, and Turkey) are also not included in the filings.

"Our operations outside North America are stronger than ever. For example,
we have increased capacity at our aluminum wheel facility in the Czech
Republic, to meet strong demand," Mr. Clawson said. "Once the restructuring
is complete, our international operations should be in an even stronger
competitive position, because any uncertainties related to the parent
company's financial situation will have been resolved."

Company Will Fulfill Customer and Employee Obligations

Mr. Clawson stressed that the Company expects that the restructuring
process generally will have no impact on the Company's abilities to fulfill
its obligations to its employees or to its worldwide customer base. "During
the restructuring period and beyond, we will continue to operate as one of
the world's leading automotive suppliers. We remain committed to providing
the highest quality products and services, as our customers expect.
Furthermore, we fully expect that our major vendors and customers will
support the steps taken today as part of our program to remain one of the
premier automotive suppliers. Vendors will be paid for all supplies
furnished and services rendered after the filing date."

"With our DIP financing and the protections provided under Chapter 11 for
post-petition purchases, we are confident our suppliers and customers will
continue to support us while we complete our restructuring. Moving forward,
we will continue to service our existing customers, renew current contracts
and develop new business," Mr. Clawson said.

Through "first day" motions, the Company has requested that the Court
authorize certain actions, including entering into the DIP financing
arrangement, continuing wages and benefits to employees without
interruption, and permitting the Company to pay certain pre-petition
obligations to various businesses that are integral to the Company's
operations including shippers.

However, during the restructuring period, no principal payments will be
paid on indebtedness incurred prior to the filing until a proposed plan of
reorganization defining the payment terms has been prepared by the Company
and approved by the Court.

Operational and Management Changes at the Company

While the Chapter 11 filing is intended to resolve the Company's balance
sheet problem, Hayes Lemmerz has also been working to improve its
operations. "Our recent actions to improve operational efficiencies prior
to the filing have included major changes in our management team, an 11
percent reduction in salaried work force in our North American operations,
additional early retirements, and closure of two under-utilized
manufacturing plants," said Mr. Clawson. "We will continue to aggressively
improve our operations so that we have the most satisfied customers, the
lowest costs, and the best people in the industry. This restructuring plan
is a necessary step toward these goals."

In addition to Mr. Clawson, who was named chairman and CEO in August, new
senior management at the Company include a new chief financial officer, a
president of the recently formed North American Wheels Business Unit (a new
position), a new president of the Suspension Components Business Unit, a
new president of the Commercial Highway and Aftermarket Services Division,
a vice president of Industry Relations (a new position), and a corporate
vice president of materials and logistics (a new position).

The previously announced plant closures involve facilities at Petersburg,
MI, and Bowling Green, KY. Additional plant closures may be necessary to
ensure operational efficiency. "Although Hayes Lemmerz has experienced
operational problems at some facilities, our new management team is
aggressively addressing those issues. We are confident that our financial
restructuring will enhance the underlying strength of our global operations
that have made us the market leader," Mr. Clawson said.

"Since the recruitment of a new management team, starting with my
appointment in August, we have been hard at work identifying and taking
action on several business and financial opportunities," according to Mr.
Clawson.

The Company also noted that it has begun implementing several additional
initiatives to improve operating efficiencies. These initiatives include:
centralizing core functions such as engineering, purchasing and finance;
increasing plant productivity by examining ways to reduce all forms of
waste and rationalizing capacity in the plants; and building a top-grade
team of the industry's most talented and dedicated employees. The Company
is confident that these initiatives will ensure its long-term viability.

Court Filing and Procedural Information

The entities included in the filing are: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.,
Hayes Lemmerz International - California, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International
- Georgia, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Homer, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Howell, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Huntington,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Kentucky, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Mexico, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Ohio, Inc.,
Hayes Lemmerz International - Texas, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz Funding Company,
LLC, Hayes Lemmerz Funding Corporation, HLI (Europe), Ltd., HLI Netherlands
Holdings, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - CMI, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Bristol, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Cadillac,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Equipment & Engineering, Inc., Hayes
Lemmerz International - Laredo, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International -
Montague, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - PCA, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Petersburg, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Southfield,
Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Technical Center, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International - Transportation, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz International - Wabash,
Inc., HLI - Summerfield Realty Corp., HLI Realty, Inc., Hayes Lemmerz
International Import, Inc., CMI - Quaker Alloy, Inc., HLI Ventures, Inc.,
Industrias Fronterizas HLI, S.A. de C.V.

The Company's non-U.S. entities, which are not included in the filing, are
as follows: Hayes Lemmerz International - Frenos, S.A. de C.V., Motor Wheel
Corporation of Canada, Ltd., EMAC R&D Corporation, Hayes Lemmerz Mexico,
S.A. de C.V., CMI - Europe Netherlands Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz,
S.p.A., Hayes Lemmerz Barcelona, S.A., Hayes Lemmerz Autokola, a.s., Hayes
Lemmerz, Alukola, s.r.o., HL Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Holding GmbH,
Hayes Lemmerz Hungary Consulting Limited Liability Company, Hayes Lemmerz
Werke GmbH, Metaalgieterij Giesen Holding B.V., Metaalgieterij Giesen B.V.,
Metaal Industrie Bergen B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Manresa, SPRL, Hayes Lemmerz
Werke Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH, Hayes Lemmerz Schenk GmbH, Hayes Lemmerz
System Service GmbH, Hayes Lemmerz System Services N.V., Hayes Lemmerz
Systems Services CR, s.r.o., Hayes Lemmerz Belgie, B.V.B.A., Hayes Lemmerz
Comerico e Participacoes SRL, Hayes Lemmerz- Inci-Jant Sanayi, A.S., Borlem
S.A. Empreendimentos Industrias, Borlem Alumino Ltda., Kalyani Lemmerz
Limited, Automotive Overseas Investments (Proprietary) Limited, Siam
Lemmerz Co., Ltd., Hayes Lemmerz Japan, Ltd., Hayes Lemmerz Fabricated
Holdings B.V., Hayes Lemmerz Siam Co., Ltd., N.F Die Casting (Proprietary)
Ltd., Vicbank Investments (Proprietary) Ltd., Dotz Wheels GmbH, and certain
other entities.

The voluntary petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware, in Wilmington.

Hayes Lemmerz common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:
HAZ - news). Whether the stock will continue to trade on the NYSE following
the Company's Chapter 11 filing is entirely at the discretion of the NYSE,
the Company said.

More information about Hayes Lemmerz is available on the Internet at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com . A detailed history of the Company, including
its acquisitions since being founded in 1908, is available at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/about/html/history.html .

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components. The Company has 46
facilities and 3 joint ventures and 14,000 employees worldwide. Of the
total, 22 plants in the United States and one plant in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
are included in the Chapter 11 filings.

This press release includes forward looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's
expectations and beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from
those currently anticipated. All statements other than statements of
historical facts included in this release are forward looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include information
in previously filed Securities Exchange Act reports. Consequently, all of
the forward looking statements made in this press release are qualified by
these and other factors, risks and uncertainties.