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William Lasky Named Accuride’s New Chairman of the Board

Lasky replaces Terrence Keating who has resigned from his post as board chairman.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Accuride Corp.’s board of directors has appointed William (Bill) Lasky, Accuride’s president and chief executive officer, to the additional role of chairman of the board, effective immediately. Lasky succeeds Terrence (Terry) Keating, who has tendered his resignation as the board’s chairman and as a director effective today.

“We wish Terry well in his retirement and thank him for his years of service to Accuride’s board of directors and for his leadership and insight as Accuride’s former president and CEO,” said Don Johnson, Accuride’s lead independent director.

“As President and CEO, Bill has led the company through difficult industry and economic times, and has pursued and implemented strategic restructuring initiatives that have allowed the company to streamline its operations, increase services to its customers and position it for increased shareholder value upon industry recovery,” added Johnson. “We are pleased to have Bill assume the additional role of chairman and by doing so reaffirm his long-term leadership commitment to the company.”

Lasky was appointed a director of Accuride in 2007 and was named president and CEO of the company in September 2008. Lasky also serves as the chairman of the board for Stoneridge Inc., a manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems for various vehicles, since July 2006 and has been a director of Stoneridge since January 2004. Previously, Lasky served as the chairman and president and chief executive officer of JLG Industries, a manufacturer of aerial work platforms, telescopic material handlers and related accessories, from 1999 through late 2006. Prior to joining JLG Industries, Lasky served in various senior capacities at Dana Corp. from 1977 to 1999. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Norwich University.

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