SANLUIS Rassini Was Designated as Global Lead Designer by Its Customer Ford Motor Co. for the Rear Suspension System of the New Generation of Ford Transit Vehicles

For the first time ever, SANLUIS Rassini(R) was awarded the Global Lead Designer designation

MEXICO CITY, June 25 -- SANLUIS Rassini(R), a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R), a worldwide Mexican company leader in suspension systems, as well as key designer and producer of brake components for OEMs, was recently nominated by its customer Ford Motor Co. as the Global Lead Designer for the rear suspension system of the new generation of Ford Transit vehicles. This is the first time the company is awarded such designation.

As Global Lead Designer, SANLUIS Rassini(R) is responsible for the engineering of the new Ford Transit's rear suspension system, which is assembled in Turkey and the United Kingdom, and soon, in the United States and China. Also, SANLUIS Rassini(R) will supply suspension components for this vehicle in North America.

Enrique Villasenor, Rassini Suspensions CEO, said: "Through this designation, Ford Motor Co. recognizes our capabilities, quality and innovation in the engineering design for suspension systems, as well as our expertise in the manufacturing of suspension components worldwide."

SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R) is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker name SANLUIS and achieved sales of 717 million dollars in 2007.

SANLUIS Rassini is a leading global Mexican company in suspension systems and is a producer of high-tech brake components for OEMs.

SANLUIS Rassini is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of leaf springs for light vehicles; the undisputable leader in the NAFTA and Brazilian markets, and is also a key designer and manufacturer of high-tech brake system components in North America. Its components are used in different platforms, such as high performance options, and light and commercial vehicles.

SANLUIS Rassini(R) has seven production sites strategically distributed in the U.S.A., Mexico, and Brazil; a technical center in Michigan, U.S.A.; headquarters in Mexico City, and liaison offices in Stuttgart, Germany, and Shanghai, China.