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JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS NAMED FINALIST FOR 2013 CHRYSLER SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR FOR TECHNICAL COST REDUCTION

Innovative Product Designs Generated Significant Cost Savings in 2012 SOUTHFIELD, MICH. (JUNE 12, 2013) – Janesville Acoustics, a Jason Incorporated company, has been

recognized by Chrysler Group LLC as a finalist for a 2013 Supplier of the Year Award in the category of

Technical Cost Reduction. The company was among three suppliers contending for the Supplier of the

Year Award at Chrysler’s Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony, held in Auburn Hills,

Michigan on June 5.

The honor comes as recognition of Janesville Acoustics’ proactive development of innovative products

that deliver superior acoustical performance and reduced weight, while achieving significant cost savings.

These products helped Janesville Acoustics exceed the technical savings target set for them by Chrysler

in 2012.

“To be named a finalist for Chrysler Supplier of the Year speaks to the strength of the ongoing partnership

between Janesville Acoustics and Chrysler Group LLC,” said David Cataldi, president of Janesville

Acoustics. “Just as our team has developed pioneering new products, Chrysler has championed their

introduction into new vehicle models. This spirit of cooperation has allowed us to expand our product

offering with Chrysler Group and spurred the development of additional solutions that will launch in the

coming years.”

In fact, the relationship between Janesville Acoustics and Chrysler was recognized by the automotive

industry in 2011. That year, the companies jointly received an Automotive News PACE (Premier

Automotive Suppliers’ Contributions to Excellence) Innovation Partnership Award for outstanding

collaboration in the development of a molded fiber instrument panel (IP) closeout with integrated lighting

and ducts. That product, itself, was honored with a 2011 PACE Award for superior innovation.

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“Janesville Acoustics continually proves its ability to exceed our demands today and meet our needs for

tomorrow,” said Larry Walker, Director of Chemical Purchasing, Chrysler Group LLC. “As a finalist for

Supplier of the Year, Janesville Acoustics’ is recognized as a ‘best of the best’ supplier. We look forward

to the continued benefits this relationship will bring to both our organizations in the future.”

Present at the awards ceremony on behalf of Janesville Acoustics were David Cataldi, president of

Janesville Acoustics; Fred Rheinlander, vide president of North American Commercial Operations; Mark

Garcia, Chrysler account manager; and Mick Camella, applications engineering manager. Janesville

Acoustics was previously a Chrysler Supplier of the Year Award finalist in 2010 and 2011.

Janesville Acoustics

Janesville Acoustics is a leading global producer of acoustical and thermal fiber insulation and molded

fiber products. A Tier I and Tier II supplier to the automotive and transportation industry worldwide, the

company is the recipient of numerous “outstanding supplier” awards from the automotive manufacturers

with which it does business and has been recognized for innovation by the automotive industry at-large.

In 2011, Janesville Acoustics received an Automotive News PACE Award for superior innovation.

Founded in 1875, Janesville Acoustics is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, with manufacturing

plants and satellite offices in Michigan, Ohio, Mississippi, North Carolina, Germany and Mexico. For more

information about Janesville Acoustics, visit www.janesvilleacoustics.com.

Jason Incorporated

Jason Incorporated is parent company to a global family of manufacturing leaders within the seating,

finishing, components and automotive acoustics markets, including Assembled Products (Buffalo Grove,

Ill.), Janesville Acoustics (Southfield, Mich.), Metalex (Libertyville, Ill.), Milsco (Milwaukee, Wis.), Osborn

(Cleveland, Ohio and Burgwald, Germany) and Sealeze (Richmond, Va.). All Jason companies utilize the

Jason Business System, a collaborative manufacturing strategy applicable to a diverse group of

companies that includes business principles and processes to ensure best-in-class results and collective

strength.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Jason employs more than 3,600 individuals in 15 countries. To learn

more, visit www.jasoninc.com.

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