ZEELAND, MI--(Marketwire - August 22, 2007) - Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leading
supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, today announced that it has
begun shipping auto-dimming mirrors for the new 2008 Honda Accord. The
mirrors darken automatically in response to the headlamp glare of
rearward-approaching vehicles.
The Honda Accord, one of the largest global automotive vehicle platforms,
will feature an interior auto-dimming mirror as optional equipment on
certain trim levels for the Accord around the globe, including being
standard in the EX V6 sedan package. The Accord platform will also offer
as optional equipment exterior driver- and passenger-side auto-dimming
mirrors for Accords sold in certain Asian markets.
"This is a very significant new business win for Gentex," said Senior Vice
President Enoch Jen. "Honda is ramping up its use of auto-dimming
technology and Gentex is proud to be their partner in the promotion of this
safety feature. We look forward to continuing our work with Honda."
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is an international
company that provides high-quality products to the worldwide automotive
industry and North American fire protection market. Based in Zeeland,
Michigan, the Company develops, manufactures and markets interior and
exterior automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors that utilize
proprietary electrochromic technology to dim in proportion to the amount of
headlight glare from trailing vehicle headlamps. Many of the mirrors are
sold with advanced electronic features, and more than 96 percent of the
Company's revenues are derived from the sale of auto-dimming mirrors to
nearly every major automaker in the world.
Contact Information: FINANCIAL MEDIA AND INVESTOR CONTACT:
Connie Hamblin
616/772-1800
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT:
Craig Piersma
616/772-1800
www.gentex.com