SANLUIS Rassini Launches Its New Suspension System for Light Vehicles Based on Its Quadratech Technology

Quadratech(R) reduces the total weight of the vehicle through its suspension system, which is 20% lighter than the existing systems, thus achieving a better performance in fuel consumption

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4 -- SANLUIS Rassini(R), a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R), a worldwide Mexican company leader in suspension systems, and a key manufacturer of brake components for OEMs, informs that it has recently launched its suspension system for light vehicles based on its new Quadratech(R) techonology.

The Quadratech(R) system is an important technological innovation developed by the company's engineering team and its main objective is to reduce the total weight of the vehicle by means of a suspension system 20% lighter than the existing systems, thus achieving a greater efficiency in fuel consumption. Additionally, it provides greater comfort and safety for the driver.

Regarding this launching, Enrique Villasenor, Rassini Suspensions CEO, said: "Once again, SANLUIS Rassini(R) proves its permanent value creation focus towards its customers and final users by developing an innovative technology for the automotive industry capable of enhancing fuel consumption in light vehicles."

The Quadratech(R) technology has been patented worldwide by SANLUIS Rassini(R), and for its first commercial application, an alliance was made with Firestone Industrial Products, LLC, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of pneumatic components. This company will share its experience in air suspension components.

SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V.(R) is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker name SANLUIS and achieved sales of $717 million dollars in 2007.

SANLUIS Rassini(R) is a leading global Mexican company in suspension systems and is a producer of high-tech brake components for OEMs.

SANLUIS Rassini(R) is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of leaf springs for light vehicles; the undisputable leader in the NAFTA and Brazilian markets, and is also a key designer and manufacturer of high-tech brake system components in North America. Its components are used in different platforms, such as high performance options, and light and commercial vehicles.

SANLUIS Rassini(R) has seven production sites strategically distributed in the U.S.A., Mexico, and Brazil; a technical center in Michigan, U.S.A.; headquarters in Mexico City, and liaison offices in Stuttgart, Germany and Shanghai, China.