Pledge of $250,000 Makes GST AutoLeather One of the Nation's Lead Sponsors
 
GST AutoLeather, headquartered in Hagerstown, MD, has announced its participation in the 63rd World Exposition, scheduled in Aichi, Japan in spring 2005.  The company is one of five lead sponsors in the U.S. Participation.

"At GST AutoLeather we feel very strongly about the role that the automotive industry plays in both the U.S. economy and the world economy," says Mark D. Lecher, the company's president and chief operating officer. 

 "And, we feel strongly in investing our time and resources where they can have the greatest impact.  Aichi 2005 will be an excellent opportunity for U.S. business to showcase its leadership on a world stage at an event hosted by a vital business and trade-partner country."

GST AutoLeather's participation was unveiled at a recent meeting of the U.S. Exhibit advisory committee, in which GST AutoLeather committed $250,000 toward the U.S. efforts in Aichi.  GST AutoLeather is one of five lead companies in the U.S. participation effort, including Penske, Delphi, Baine & Company and Harman International.
 
"Toyota is our largest customer, and Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, the Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, is serving as the Chairman of Aichi Expo 2005," explains Lecher.  "We certainly agree with Dr. Toyoda's assessment of the significance of this global event and are proud to participate in a showcase of American scientific and technological advances.  Our participation is good for our company, good for the U.S. automotive industry, good for Toyota, good for the United States and good for Japan.  There are not many chances that come along in business to participate in something with as much upside."

"We live and work in an international business environment, in arguably the world's most international business," Lecher adds.  "To be able to do something like participate in an international showcase like Aichi Expo 2005 is an honor and privilege for GST AutoLeather."

GST AutoLeather is a supplier of automotive leather.  The company processes nearly 100 million square feet of leather per year and holds a 15 percent global market share.  Some of the industry's most prestigious automobile companies turn to GST AutoLeather for its innovation, customer service, quality and dependability.  GST AutoLeather engineers and technical experts work hand-in-hand with customers to conceive, design and develop new generations of leather for such nameplates as Toyota, Lexus, Acura, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Isuzu, Lincoln, Mazda, Dodge, Jeep and AM General.   
 
For more information on GST Autoleather, visit the company's Web site at  www.gstautoleather.com.

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