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ArvinMeritor, Inc.

2008 Annual Report

Rationalize, refocus and regenerate is the comprehensive strategy by which ArvinMeritor is continuing to build and strengthen itself despite an extremely weak economy. ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a global leader in producing integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. With operations in over 22 countries, this organization has been hard at work building and executing its strategy to lead in an ever-changing industry.

In 2008, ArvinMeritor announced and/or executed several strategic actions to help reshape the company. Among these actions is a plan to separate the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business. This will transition ArvinMeritor into an exclusively commercial vehicle business, which allows for increased flexibility, better customer alignment and greater strategic focus on profitable growth opportunities. Additionally, the company continued to improve its manufacturing footprint by closing two facilities in North America and moving the business to other operations.

ArvinMeritor also started producing axles and brakes at their new commercial vehicle facility in Mexico. This plant has high-end capabilities that significantly improve manufacturing efficiency. This facility also provides the company with the infrastructure to support growth in two defined market segments – off-highway and commercial vehicle aftermarket. These changes, combined with prior sales of various business segments and strategic consolidations, have helped in reshaping the organization. Moving forward, ArvinMeritor will focus on core competencies, optimize its manufacturing capacity and create geographic balance while embracing the leanings of its 100-year heritage.

This year's annual report is focused on clear, upfront communication and simple, clean design. Our objective was to provide key information to our readers in a no-nonsense fashion while paying careful attention to readability. Although this report is understated, we maintain the value of the ArvinMeritor brand through reinforcement of its equities including color palette, fonts and identity.

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