Noble to make laser welded blanks for Dodge Durango

July 19, 2005
July 19--Noble International has received an order from Chrysler Group for laser welded blanks for the Dodge Durango, currently in production

July 19--Noble International has received an order from Chrysler Group for laser welded blanks (LWB) for the Dodge Durango, currently in production.

The company also recently began production of laser welded blanks for the new Dodge Charger and 2006 Jeep Commander programs.

Noble expects to begin LWB production for the Durango by the fourth quarter of 2005. Initially it plans to produce LWBs for the program at Warren, Michigan. Noble does not expect the program to make a significant contribution to its 2005 operating results due to the anticipated fourth quarter startup, launch costs, and higher short-term transportation costs.

The company expects to open a new plant in Ohio during the first half of 2006 to support this program and additional future growth.

Christopher Morin, Noble's president and chief executive officer, said, "We are working closely with the Chrysler Group to identify and introduce more value-enhancing and cost-reducing laser welding applications."

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