Cooper Standard Wins Techpoint MIRA Finalist Award in Advanced Manufacturing for Vehicular Active Noise Reduction System

Novi Michigan, May 20, 2005 - Cooper Standard Automotive's Global NVH Control Systems Division received a Techpoint MIRA finalist award in advanced manufacturing for its active noise reduction system for vehicular applications. The award was presented during a gala event held at the Indiana Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis on Friday, May 13, 2005.

To qualify for a MIRA award, which is presented by Techpoint, a company must derive the majority of its revenue from the sale of products or services through the advanced manufacturing industry. A winner must also demonstrate product and company financial strength and overall success. Key considerations are positive financial performance and sustainability; impact on the industry and market; and accomplishments as an outstanding corporate citizen.

"We’re honored to receive the MIRA Award finalist trophy," said Paul Gilbert, president, Global NVH Control Systems. "This is confirmation that we are bringing cutting-edge technology that adds value to the transportation industry. We’re pleased to be recognized for these outstanding efforts."

Cooper Standard's active noise reduction system, called ENVIsys™, is well suited for a wide range of applications. ENVIsys™ integrates advances in control theory, electronics, digital signal processing, acoustics and vibration to produce cost- and weight- effective solutions to noise and vibration problems of multiple applications.

In addition to the comfort benefits, ENVIsys™ technology provides a "bolt in" solution to health and safety concerns that have resulted in existing and pending federal regulations limiting noise in vehicle environments. Through the effective use of active control technology, the effects of noise- and vibration-induced fatigue and noise-induced hearing loss could be greatly minimized in applications where this is both a cause for concern and a potential for litigation.


About Cooper-Standard Automotive
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., headquartered in Novi, Mich., is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and marketing of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include body sealing systems, fluid handling systems, and NVH control systems. Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. employs approximately 19,000 people globally with more than 70 facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.cooperstandard.com.

Cooper-Standard is a privately-held portfolio company of The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Funds.

The Cypress Group is a private equity investment firm managing more than $3.5 billion of capital. Cypress has an extensive track record of making growth-oriented investments in targeted industry sectors and building equity value alongside proven management teams.

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. Goldman Sachs is also a global leader in private corporate equity and mezzanine investing. Established in 1991, the GS Capital Partners Funds are part of the firm's Principal Investment Area in the Merchant Banking Division. Since 1986, Goldman Sachs' Principal Investment Area has formed 13 investment vehicles aggregating $56 billion of capital to date.