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Accuride's Gunite and Accuride Wheels Brands Receive Silver Supplier Awards from Thomas Built Buses -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURDQ) today announced that its Gunite and Accuride Wheels brands recently received Silver Supplier Awards for 2009 from Thomas Built Buses (High Point, NC), a division of Daimler Trucks North America. 11/17/2009 4:02:33 PM

Accuride Receives Court Final Approval for Access to $50 Million DIP Financing -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURDQ) today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of its $50 Million DIP financing agreement. 11/3/2009 7:41:22 AM

Accuride Receives Court Approval on "First-Day" Motions, Including Initial Access to DIP Financing -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (Court) for key “first day” motions which will give the company the resources and flexibility to fund ongoing uninterrupted operations. 10/9/2009 4:18:25 PM

Accuride Announces Debt Restructuring Agreement -- Accuride Announces Debt Restructuring Agreement 10/8/2009 5:29:08 AM

Accuride Announces Extension of Date to Reach Final Restructuring Agreement -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that it is nearing agreement on a restructuring transaction with its key constituents. 10/8/2009 5:03:35 AM

Accuride Announces Extended Waiver with Lenders and Extended Forbearance with Bondholders -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today reported that it continues to have constructive discussions with key constituents in regards to an expected restructuring transaction. 9/30/2009 4:41:05 PM

Accuride Announces Extension of Milestone Date for Final Agreement -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that it continues to have constructive discussions with its key constituents regarding an expected restructuring transaction. 9/25/2009 4:40:44 PM

Accuride Announces Extended Waiver with Lenders -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the lenders of its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that effectively extends the temporary waiver period granted by the lenders as of July 1, 2009, until September 30. 9/16/2009 7:05:26 AM

Accuride Enters into Forbearance Agreement with Bondholders -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that it has entered into a forbearance agreement (Agreement) with certain holders of its 8 ½ percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 (Notes). 9/1/2009 7:07:47 AM

Accuride's Fabco Automotive Front Drive Axles and Transfer Cases Now Standard on International(R) WorkStar(R) -- Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that its subsidiary, Fabco Automotive Corporation, has been designated as the standard databook position for TC-38 Transfer Cases and FSD series Front Steer Drive Axles for the International® WorkStar® 7300 and 7400 4x4. 8/19/2009 4:06:05 PM

Accuride Announces Second Temporary Waiver Agreement with Lenders -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that it has entered into a Second Temporary Waiver Agreement with its lenders party to its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. 8/14/2009 5:16:03 PM

Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2009 -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. 8/6/2009 8:02:01 AM

Accuride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) will announce its second quarter 2009 results on August 6, 2009, before the open of the financial markets. 8/3/2009 4:08:57 PM

Accuride Introduces Brillion Farm's Folding Soil Builder II -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that Brillion Farm Equipment will debut its Folding Soil Builder II. 7/28/2009 7:33:27 AM

Accuride's Brillion Iron Works Receives Supplier Award from Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that its Brillion Iron Works Division recently received a Supplier of the Year Award. 7/24/2009 7:09:46 AM

Accuride Steel Wheels Standard Across Utility Trailer Product Line -- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. and Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that Accuride powder coated steel wheels will be standard on all trailers produced... 7/23/2009 7:37:53 AM

Accuride Corporation Introduces Highway Original All-Makes Fuel Tank Program -- Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced the availability of a Highway Original branded fuel tank program. 7/14/2009 7:34:01 AM

Accuride and Lenders Sign Temporary Waiver Agreement -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced a temporary waiver agreement reached with the lenders party to its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. 7/9/2009 7:20:38 AM

Accuride Increases Availability of Enhanced Finish for Aluminum Wheels -- Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that it has increased the availability of its enhanced finish for aluminum wheels. 6/23/2009 4:13:58 PM

Accuride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for 2009 -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. 5/7/2009 8:18:56 AM

Accuride Corporation Announces First Quarter 2009 -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) will announce its first quarter 2009 results on May 7, 2009, before the open of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on May 7 at 10 a.m. Central Time. 4/30/2009 4:59:33 PM

Accuride Corporation's Brillion Farm Equipment Receives FinOvation Award -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that Brillion Farm Equipment’s Soil Builder II was recently selected as one of Farm Industry News 2008 FinOvation Award winners. 3/25/2009 4:03:42 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Details for 2009 Annual Shareholder Meeting -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on April 22, 2009, at 7:00 a.m., at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare, 10000 W. O’Hare, Chicago, Illinois. 3/20/2009 7:26:16 AM

Accuride Names Interim Chief Financial Officer -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that James H. (Jim) Woodward, Jr. has joined Accuride in the position of interim Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). 3/16/2009 4:31:36 PM

Accuride's Chief Financial Officer Announces Departure Plans -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that David K. Armstrong, Accuride’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), plans to depart the Company and accept a three-year overseas assignment with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lima, Peru. 3/9/2009 4:02:24 PM

Accuride Corporation Reports Results for 2008 -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 results. 2/26/2009 7:41:26 AM

Accuride Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) will announce its 2008 fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results on February 26, 2009, before the open of the financial markets. 2/20/2009 4:13:30 PM

Accuride Corporation Obtains Approval of Amendment to Senior Credit Facilities; Announces Strategic Partnership with Sun Capital -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced the approval of an amendment to its senior credit facility, dated January 31, 2005, and a strategic partnership with an affiliate of Sun Capital Securities Group, LLC (Sun Capital). 2/4/2009 7:32:22 AM

Accuride and Benecor Cease Joint Venture -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) and Benecor, Inc., announced today that they are ending their UREA distribution partnership. 1/23/2009 4:02:37 PM

William Lasky Named Accuride Corporation's Chairman of the Board -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed William M. (Bill) Lasky, Accuride's President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board. 1/20/2009 5:03:00 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Proposed Amendments to Credit Agreement, Transaction With an Affiliate Of Sun Capital Securities Group, LLC -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that it is seeking to amend the term facility and revolving credit facility under its credit agreement 1/15/2009 7:33:08 AM

Accuride Announces Sale of Assets at Imperial Group's Anniston Facility -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Imperial Group, L.P., has sold the assets at its Anniston, Alabama, facility to North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) 1/5/2009 7:05:22 AM

Accuride Announces Highway Original Brand -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today debuted Highway Original brand featuring OEM quality products geared toward the commercial vehicle aftermarket. 12/17/2008 4:00:45 PM

Accuride Announces Second Phase of Restructuring Plan to Increase Efficiency and Further Reduce Costs -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced plans to significantly reduce its fixed costs and increase efficiencies through Phase Two restructuring initiatives. 12/15/2008 4:04:38 PM

Accuride Corporation to Present at Bank of America's 2008 Credit Conference -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced today that the Company will present at Bank of America's 2008 Credit Conference in Orlando, Florida, on November 21. 11/14/2008 4:03:06 PM

Accuride Corporation to Begin Trading on OTC Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") -- Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that on November 12, 2008, the Company's stock will begin trading on the over-the-counter markets under the symbol AURD. 11/11/2008 4:44:20 PM

Accuride Corporation Receives Suspension Notice from NYSE -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), received notice today that prior to market open on Wednesday, 11/12/08, its stock would be suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). 11/10/2008 7:11:17 AM

Accuride Corporation to Present at Baird's 2008 Industrial Conference -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced today that the Company will present at Baird's 2008 Industrial Conference. 11/7/2008 4:03:28 PM

Accuride Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for 2008 -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its third quarter fiscal year 2008 results. 11/6/2008 7:23:57 AM

Accuride Draws Under Its Revolving Credit Facility -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) announced today it is drawing approximately $95 million under its $125 million revolving credit facility under its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. 10/30/2008 4:51:54 PM

Accuride Corporation Receives Non-Compliance Notice from the NYSE -- Accuride Corporation announced that on October 24, 2008, the Company was notified by NYSE Regulation Inc. (NYSER) that the Company is not in compliance with the New York Stock Exchange continued listing standard. 10/30/2008 4:04:52 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) will announce its third quarter 2008 results on November 6, 2008, before the open of the financial markets. 10/28/2008 4:02:42 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Leadership Transition and Restructuring Initiatives to Improve Competitiveness -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), announced that John R. Murphy tendered his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director of Accuride, effective September 22, 2008. 9/23/2008 7:06:57 AM

Accuride Corporation Confirms Limited Exposure to Lehman Brothers Affiliate -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) confirmed that Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. currently represents 19 percent of Accuride's undrawn $125 million revolving credit facility. 9/19/2008 7:36:58 AM

Accuride Corporation, Chrome Shop Mafia, and Navistar Unveil "Serious Bizness" -- Today Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), along with Chrome Shop Mafia and Navistar (NYSE: NAV), unveiled "Serious Bizness" at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas. 8/21/2008 4:02:54 PM

Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2008 -- Accuride Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its second quarter fiscal year 2008 results. 8/5/2008 7:35:40 AM

Accuride Corporation and Chrome Shop Mafia Announce Availability of Co-Branded Truck Detailing Products -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced the availability of Bilt by the Boyz(TM) Truck Detailing Products. 7/28/2008 3:54:48 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) will announce its second quarter 2008 results on August 5, 2008, before the open of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on August 5, at 10 a.m. Central Time. 7/28/2008 9:49:54 AM

Accuride Announces Availability of Bostrom's Signature Series Patriot Seat -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE:ACW) announced the availability of Bostrom Seating's new Bostrom Signature Series Patriot(TM) seat to the aftermarket. The seat was previewed at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27, 2008. 7/1/2008 7:34:45 AM

Accuride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for 2008 -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. 5/12/2008 7:16:51 AM

Accuride Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) will announce its first quarter 2008 results on May 8, 2008, before the open of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on May 8, at 10 a.m. Central Time. 4/30/2008 4:18:11 PM

Wabash National Names Accuride Preferred Automatic Slack Adjuster Supplier -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) today announced that Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) has named Accuride's Gunite Division its preferred supplier for automatic slack adjusters. 4/30/2008 4:17:47 PM

Accuride Corporation and Chrome Shop Mafia Unveil Co-Branded Products at Mid America Trucking Show -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced that it has joined with Chrome Shop Mafia to develop a line of co-branded products. The companies will unveil the products at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27. 3/26/2008 4:04:03 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Joint Venture with Benecor -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Benecor, Inc. Through the joint venture, the companies will focus on building a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (UREA) dispensing infrastructure. 3/26/2008 7:32:24 AM

Wabash National Names Accuride Preferred Forged Aluminum and Steel Wheel Supplier -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) today announced that Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) has named Accuride's Wheel Division its preferred supplier for forged aluminum and steel wheels from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. 3/17/2008 4:20:23 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Details for 2008 Annual Shareholder Meeting -- Today, Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced that it will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time at Ponte Vedra Inn *and* Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082. 3/11/2008 4:04:44 PM

Accuride Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers 2008 High Yield Bond *and* Syndicated Loan Conference -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, announced today that the Company will present at Lehman Brothers 2008 High Yield Bond *and* Syndicated Loan Conference. 3/10/2008 4:14:47 PM

Accuride Corporation to Present at Citigroup Investment Research's 21st Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced today that the Company will present at Citigroup Investment Research's 21st Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York on March 4, 2008, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. 3/3/2008 7:37:12 AM

Accuride Corporation Reports Results for 2007 -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter 2007 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. 2/28/2008 7:09:14 AM

Great Dane Trailers Names Accuride Preferred Forged Aluminum Wheel Supplier -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) today announced that Great Dane Trailers has named Accuride's Wheel division its preferred forged aluminum wheel supplier. 2/26/2008 5:03:32 PM

Accuride Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) will announce its 2007 fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results on February 28, 2008, before the open of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on February 28, at 10 a.m. Central Time. 2/19/2008 4:23:39 PM

Maniatis Joins Accuride as Vice President Human Resources -- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW) announced that James (Jim) Maniatis has joined the Company as Vice President / Human Resources. 2/19/2008 7:07:25 AM