PARIS, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Equip Auto -- TRW Automotive's Czech aftermarket business, LucasVarity s.r.o., today announced the production of its seven millionth brake disc in Frydlant, Czech Republic, since the plant's opening in 1999. The announcement was made at Equip Auto, the major European aftermarket trade show in Paris, France. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) In recent years, TRW has invested in the development, testing and manufacturing of solid and ventilated brake discs for the European aftermarket. Through this investment, TRW has solidified its market-leading position and is able to offer customers the widest range of part numbers in its disc range -- increasing overall parc coverage to more than 96 per cent. Francois Augnet, director and general manager of TRW Automotive Aftermarket Europe, said: "TRW is unique in the marketplace with manufacturing facilities in Europe dedicated specifically for the aftermarket. Supporting the growth of our in-house disc manufacturing facility is a strategic priority. Frydlant is well positioned in the heart of Europe to serve all our markets. "We're continuously looking at how we can improve our brake disc programme to support our customers. For example, due to customer demands for improved braking performance and reduced NVH (noise vibration harshness), TRW has introduced high carbon discs as a standard on a specific range of part numbers that require this specification, providing enhanced product quality." Other improvements include the recent introduction of fixing screws packaged with discs, making life easier for customers as screws are frequently damaged while changing the disc. Additionally, following the latest research, TRW has introduced a new dipping process in disc production, which in addition to improving rust protection, ensures that the finished disc is less greasy to handle for the mechanic. Augnet added: "At TRW, we constantly strive to develop our brake discs so that we deliver the best quality and have the most up-to-date range available. Our investment in disc production in Europe clearly shows our commitment to this market, giving our customers a product and service on which they can rely." About TRW Automotive Aftermarket TRW Automotive Aftermarket is a leading provider of high quality replacement parts, service and technical support to both the independent aftermarket (IAM) and the vehicle manufacturer service (VMS) channels. Combining the original equipment (OE) strengths of the market leading TRW/Lucas branded braking programme and the TRW branded steering and suspension range, the business leads Europe in chassis systems for the aftermarket. TRW Automotive Aftermarket is a part of TRW Automotive. About TRW With 2004 sales of $12.0 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, employs approximately 60,000 people in 24 countries. 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.trwauto.com/ . Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements are set forth in the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 (the "10-K"), and our Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 1 and July 1, 2005 and include: possible production cuts by our customers; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; severe inflationary pressures impacting the markets for ferrous metals and other commodities; non-performance by, or insolvency of, our suppliers and customers; our substantial leverage; interest rate risk arising from our variable rate indebtedness; the highly competitive automotive parts industry and its cyclicality; product liability and warranty and recall claims; our dependence on our largest customers; loss of market share by domestic vehicle manufacturers; limitations on flexibility in operating our business contained in our debt agreements; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; the possibility that our owners' interests will conflict with ours; work stoppages or other labor issues and other risks and uncertainties set forth under "Risk Factors" in the 10-K and in our other SEC filings. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. CONTACT: Lynette Jackson/TRW Automotive (Europe), +44.121.506.5315; Louise Colledge/TRW Automotive Aftermarket, +44.121.506.5440; or John Wilkerson/TRW Automotive/North America, +1-734-855-3864 Web site: http://www.trwauto.com/

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