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ElringKlinger receives LACP Platinum Award

Dettingen/Erms (Germany), San Diego (USA) July 12, 2007 +++ The League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) has honored ElringKlinger AG with a Vision Award in Platinum in recognition of the company's 2006 annual report. ElringKlinger took first place within the category of automobile manufacturers and suppliers.

LACP award certificate – Vision Award in Platinum for ElringKlinger

ElringKlinger's annual report was ranked 22nd among 2,539 entries. What is more, the company came in as an impressive third in the separate category focusing on the best financials section.

Each year, annual reports are assessed by the LACP on the basis of various criteria, including creativity, first impression, cover design and message clarity. In addition, the panel evaluates the report narrative and information accessibility as well as transparency of the report financials.

Under the heading "Experience mobility – Drive the future", ElringKlinger's 2006 annual report outlines the four directions of growth pursued by the company and highlights its focus on the key issues of today's automobile industry: reduction of emissions, lowering of fuel consumption as well as the use of alternative fuels and new propulsion technologies.

ElringKlinger AG's CEO Dr. Stefan Wolf was delighted by the news: "Our annual report represents a new approach for our company. Incorporating a concept centered around symbolic images, we chose to outline our strategy in the introductory section of the report and emphasize our company's focus on the future. It goes without saying that we are delighted by the favorable response shown by communications professionals within the international arena."