| Accuride Corporation Announces Supply Agreement
EVANSVILLE, Ind., June 2, 2006 -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) today announced that International Truck and Engine Corporation
has awarded Accuride's Fabco division a supply agreement to provide front drive axles and transfer cases for its 4200 4x4
program. The newly developed front steer drive axle, model FSD, is available from 8,000 to 10,000-lb in the 4200 4x4
vehicle. The FSD series axle has a nominal weight rating range from 8,000 to 14,600-lb.
"The new axle is a clean sheet design that offers a durable, lightweight axle with improved ground clearance and a 450 pound weight
savings over competing products," said Al Sunderland, Fabco's President. "Furthermore, the modular housing construction permits configuration
revisions to suit specific customer requirements."
Fabco's primary focus is the commercial vehicle industry. Since 1918, Fabco has formed a reputation based upon innovative engineering, sophisticated
manufacturing, and responsive customer support. Today, Fabco continues to build on its heritage as a UL Certified QS9000 Tier 1 commercial
vehicle industry supplier with a broad range of steer drive axles, transfer cases, split shaft power take offers, and other industry leading specialty
products. With headquarters in Livermore, California, Fabco is an Accuride company.
Accuride Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Accuride's
products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, seating assemblies, and other commercial vehicle
components. Accuride's products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride, Gunite, Imperial, Bostrom, Fabco, and Brillion. For more information,
visit Accuride's website at http://www.accuridecorp.com.
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in Accuride's filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact: Eva Schmitz
Phone: (812) 962-5011
Cell: (812) 431-7177
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