TRW Highlights 'Safety For Everyone'

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall 8, Stand F20 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) is demonstrating its commitment to 'the safety everyone deserves' at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), International Motorshow, in Frankfurt, Germany, which opens today. The Company is highlighting a number of new technology innovations with an emphasis on developing advanced safety technologies suitable for all vehicle platforms and in all markets. TRW will also unveil a number of business development investments that support its growth worldwide, including technology investments in Germany and France, and two new plants in China.

John Plant, TRW Automotive chairman, president and chief executive officer, explained: "At IAA this year, we're explaining the details of how we are delivering cognitive, or intelligent safety technologies for everyone. Currently 1.3 million people(1) are killed on the world's roads each year and several initiatives such as the World Health Organisation's 'Decade of Action' aim to reduce this alarming statistic.

"Such goals require focused action from the industry in helping to ensure that advanced safety technologies are available on all cars and in all markets. To support this trend, TRW is investing in technology solutions that work across established and emerging markets and continues to make significant investments to expand our presence in China, Brazil and India.  Our aim is to assist in making everyone safer – not just those who can afford a luxury vehicle."

Examples of TRW's modular technologies include its electronic stability control (ESC) family; its scalable camera and radar systems; modular airbag kits; and latest generation electrically powered steering systems.

TRW's futuristic new stand uses a range of presentation media to convey its message and technology highlights including 'multi-touch' globe displays, holographic movies and its acrylic car which highlights a number of integrated technologies.

Technology highlights include:

(1) Taken from World Health Organisation statistics

About TRW

With 2010 sales of $14.4 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs over 60,000 people worldwide.  TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services.  All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.  TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trw.com.

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