TRW Automotive Plant in Mexico Receives Prestigious Quality Award From Honda

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) today announced that its Queretaro, Mexico, plant operated by its subsidiary Frenos y Mecanismos, S.A. de C.V., has received the Honda de Mexico 'Excellence Award'. This is the second consecutive year the plant has earned Honda's highest quality award.

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The plant was selected due to its outstanding customer service record. In terms of quality metrics, the Queretaro plant achieved 0 PPM (parts per million) quality defects and 100% on-time delivery while meeting Honda's cost targets.

"We are very proud to receive this award from our valued customer. TRW is dedicated to providing excellent products coupled with outstanding service and it is gratifying to have our efforts recognized in this way," said Bryan Crutchfield, general manager, NAFTA (North American Free Trade) Region. "Our goal now is to make it three years in a row."

Previously, the Queretaro plant received a Honda de Mexico 'Best Supplier Award' three years running, again for 0 PPM quality defects and 100% on-time delivery.

The awards ceremony took place in Guadalajara, Mexico, and guests were given the opportunity to tour Honda's El Salto plant to see the Honda CRV in production. Honda de Mexico has indicated that it plans to produce 50,000 CRVs annually.

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With 2007 sales of $14.7 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 27 countries and employs more than 66,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at http://www.trw.com .

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