TUA and Saleen Partner at SEMA

Troy, MI—November 19, 2009

Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc. (TUA), works with Saleen Performance Vehicles (SPV) to outfit the interior of their new 2010 Saleen S281, introduced at the recent annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The S281 with Ultrasuede® interior accents is based on the 2010 Ford Mustang.

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“For almost 40 years Ultrasuede®, the iconic fashion name, has combined luxury and beauty with performance and durability for the best designers and manufacturers in the fashion and accessory, interior furnishings and transportation markets. Now we are pleased to bring the Ultrasuede® name to the unique world of Saleen limited edition, high performance vehicles”, says Des McLaughlin, Executive Director of TUA.

Saleen is one of a number of specialty vehicle manufacturers that uses Ultrasuede® and with whom TUA works to meet their demanding interior needs. Mr. Stephen Fore, Business Manager for the TUA Automotive Group says, “Ultrasuede Automotive products are Inherently Beautiful, Responsibly Engineered for competitive performance vehicle interiors. The appeal and tactile quality makes Ultrasuede® the right choice for Saleen Performance Vehicles.”

The 2010 Saleen S281 interior features Ultrasuede® EcoDesign™ “seat iserts, highlighted by chevron-like Ultrasuede® red tabs in the seat back bolsters, and unique treatments of the gauges, steering wheel, center console and shifter.” Ultrasuede® EcoDesign™ products bring immediate luxury and performance recognition to the S281 interior as well as a responsible environmental message based on the use of 100% recycled ultra microfibers.

For more information on Ultrasuede® and other TUA products, please contact:

Stephen Fore
Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc.
Automotive Division
Tel: 248-720-0278 ext. 105
automotive@ultrasuede.com

About Saleen Performance Vehicles

Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, head-quartered in Troy, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. Together with its sister companies, Control-Tec LLC, Power-Tec LLC and its subsidiary, Arrow Racing Engines, Saleen encompasses a broad range of capabilities and services in automotive design, development and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com.