PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpson Industries, Inc.,
(Nasdaq: SMPS) today announced that it met its target to attain QS-9000
registration at all of its facilities by year end 1996.  QS-9000 is the common
supplier quality standards established by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors
covering manufacturing and business processes.
    "All suppliers will be required to hold QS-9000 status by the end of 1997,
but Simpson employees put forth the effort to reach this goal ahead of most
other firms," said Roy E. Parrott, president and chief executive officer.
"We believe that meeting these standards will enhance Simpson's new business
opportunities, as well as support current operations.  While QS-9000 was
developed by the auto manufacturers, heavy duty OEMs have also adopted the
criteria, so our diesel engine business may also benefit.
    "Simpson also gained $55 million in new business awards during 1996, with
a strong finish in the fourth quarter," Mr. Parrott said.  "This is ahead of
1995's total and keeps us on track for our growth target.  Revenues from most
of this business will begin in 1998 and 1999, although some will start during
1997."
    Simpson Industries supplies powertrain and chassis products to original
equipment manufacturers in the global automotive and diesel engine markets.
The company's products are focused in four groups:  noise, vibration and
harshness; wheel-end and suspension, modular engine assemblies and high
precision machined parts.
    Simpson's 11 manufacturing units are located throughout the Midwest, as
well as North Carolina, Ontario and Mexico.

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