Gentex Begins Shipping for Nissan Altima

    ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 6 Gentex Corporation ,
the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors
and commercial fire protection products, has begun shipping interior
automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for the Nissan Altima.

    Gentex's base automatic-dimming mirror is standard equipment on the Altima
2.5 SL and is an option on all other trim levels.

    Gentex's Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Mirrors are active, crash-
avoidance safety features.  They automatically darken to reduce glare from the
headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear.  The brighter the glare, the
darker the mirrors become, making nighttime driving safer.

    "This is a meaningful new program because it's the first time we've been a
direct Tier 1 supplier to Nissan," said Gentex Executive Vice President Ken La
Grand.  "In addition, the Altima is another mid-sized, mid-priced vehicle to
adopt our automatic-dimming technology, which is critical to its widespread
acceptance."

    Gentex Corporation is an international company that provides high-quality
products to the worldwide automotive industry and North American fire
protection market.  The Company develops, manufactures and markets proprietary
electro-optic products, including interior and exterior electrochromic,
automatic-dimming Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) automotive rearview mirrors
that dim in proportion to the amount of headlight glare from trailing vehicle
headlamps, and an extensive line of fire protection products for commercial
applications.

    Gentex was the first company in the world to successfully develop and
produce a commercial electrochromic mirror for the motor vehicle industry.
The Company is the leading supplier of these mirrors to the worldwide
automotive industry.  Gentex OEM customers include Audi, Bentley, BMW, Daewoo,
DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia Motors,
Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Rover, Rolls Royce, Samsung Motors,
SsangYong Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen.  Gentex aftermarket/distributor
customers include Gulf States Toyota Distributors, Mito Corporation, Southeast
Toyota Distributors, Subaru Distributors NE and Toyota Motor Sales USA.

    Founded in 1974, Gentex operates out of four facilities in Zeeland,
Michigan; an automotive sales office in Livonia, Michigan; automotive sales
and engineering subsidiaries in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and France;
and four regional U.S. sales offices for the Fire Protection Products Group.
The Company is recognized for its quality products, its application of world
class manufacturing principles, for its commitment to developing and
maintaining a highly skilled workforce, and for encouraging employee ownership
of the Company's stock.