TROY, Mich., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM)
announced today that it received the 2008 Corporate 'Closing the Gap' Award
from New Detroit, a coalition of local community, business and labor
leaders.
ArvinMeritor was honored for its economic and philanthropic support of
the Southwestern/Fort Street community; specifically, Detroit's
Southwestern High School. The company has contributed to the construction
of new facilities at the high school such as a new football field and
all-weather track, as well as a renovation of the performing arts theater;
created cooperative education programs; and funded scholarship and
internship programs with Kettering University for Southwestern High School
students.
ArvinMeritor was also recognized for its efforts to help rebuild the
City of Detroit through restoration projects. In addition, employees have
donated time and resources to numerous community programs, including Core
City Neighborhoods and the Motor City Makeover. ArvinMeritor was nominated
for this award by Latino Family Services of Detroit.
"On behalf of our employees worldwide and the 400 employees at our
Detroit campus, it is an honor and privilege for ArvinMeritor to be named
the recipient of this award," said Chip McClure, chairman, CEO and
president. "Certainly, our work is not done, but we are proud of our
accomplishments."
About ArvinMeritor
Today, ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range
of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle
industry. The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty
original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light
vehicle manufacturers. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs
approximately 19,000 people in 24 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is
traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more
information, and high resolution photography, visit the company's Web site
at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com.
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CONTACT:
Krista McClure, +1-248-435-7115,
krista.mcclure@arvinmeritor.com, or Investor Inquiries, Terry
Huch, +1-248-435-9426, terry.huch@arvinmeritor.com
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