MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- JAC Products, the world's
leading manufacturer of OEM roof racks, has received the prestigious Design
Excellence Award from DaimlerChrysler, in recognition of JAC's innovative roof
rack design for the 2003 Dodge Caravan.
Presented at the 2002 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show
in Las Vegas, the award was one of only four bestowed to Tier One suppliers
for "enhancement of vehicle function through component design and
application." One supplier was recognized in each of four vehicle categories:
trucks, automobiles, SUVs and vans, the category for which JAC won.
Designed by the JAC Products Idea Team, the roof rack offered on the 2003
Dodge Caravan offers storage on both the roof and the vehicle rear hatch. The
hatch portion of the rack is hinged on the roof, operates independent of the
tailgate, and allows access to the rear of the vehicle, even with the rack
loaded. Once the rack is securely locked to the rear bumper, bikes, skis and
other gear can be mounted on bike or ski holders and attached to the rack's
crossbars. An integrated front air dam houses a retractable cargo bag that
fastens onto the roof rack.
"Considering all the highly competent, forward-thinking suppliers that
DaimlerChrysler partners with, we are extremely proud to be recognized for our
design innovations," said George Hofman, President of JAC. "The Design
Excellence Award shows that our Idea Team is on the right track."
About JAC Products
Founded in 1967, JAC Products, Inc. supplies the majority of original
equipment roof racks on North American vehicles, and accounts for over half of
category market share worldwide.
Owned by Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd., JAC Products manufactures
products in the U.S., Germany, Portugal, Argentina, and the U.K.
Additionally, JAC owns and operates Mont Blanc(R) (Sweden) and Paddy Hopkirk
(England), which manufacture bicycle and ski racks, plus component supplier
Franklin Aluminum (Franklin, Georgia). For more information, visit the
company's website at http://www.jacproducts.com .
SOURCE JAC Products
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CONTACT:
Kim Van Kirk of Smith-Winchester,
+1-248-352-3333, for JAC Products
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