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General Motors Names Cooper Standard a 2021 Supplier of the Year

Cooper Standard Holdings Inc.

General Motors recognized Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30 th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, last week. GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction. This is the fifth year in a row Cooper Standard has received the award. “It’s a great honor to again be recognized by General Motors for our innovation, delivery and quality achievements,” said Patrick Clark, senior vice president, chief manufacturing and commercial officer, Cooper Standard. “The Cooper Standard team continues to deliver industry-leading solutions and outstanding customer service to address customers’ current and future needs. This recognition is a testament to all our employees who worked tirelessly to fulfill our mission to Be the First Choice of the Stakeholders We Serve.” “This year’s Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it’s the 30th anniversary of the program, but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced,” said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come.” A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 21 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 23,000 employees are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on Twitter @CooperStandard. General Motors General Motors is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com. # # # CPS_G Contact Details Chris Andrews +1 248-596-6217 candrews@cooperstandard.com Company Website http://www.cooperstandard.com/

March 22, 2022 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cooper Standard to Participate in the Sidoti & Company LLC Small Cap Virtual Conference

Cooper Standard Holdings Inc.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Edwards will participate in a fireside chat during the Sidoti & Company LLC Small Cap Virtual Conference on Thursday, March 24. Edwards will discuss the Company's business and strategies at 1:45 p.m. ET. A link to the live webcast will be available on Cooper Standard's Investor Relations website at: https://www.ir.cooperstandard.com/investor-relations. For additional information about the Sidoti & Company LLC Small Cap Virtual Conference, please visit: https://www.sidoti.com/events/spring-virtual-smallcap-investor-conference. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 21 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 23,000 employees are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on Twitter @CooperStandard. # # # CPS_G Contact Details Chris Andrews +1 248-596-6217 candrews@cooperstandard.com Company Website http://www.cooperstandard.com/

March 22, 2022 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Breeze Airways Joins NACA

National Air Carrier Association

The National Air Carrier Association is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways, Inc. (“Breeze”), has joined as NACA’s 20th airline member. “NACA is delighted to welcome Breeze as a full member,” said NACA President and CEO George Novak. “David Neeleman and his team present the flying public with affordable, eco-friendly flight options, with 77 routes between 28 cities in 18 states. With Breeze onboard, we now provide a more unified voice in Washington, D.C., for the nation’s low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers, the fastest growing segment of the U.S. airline industry. Our continued growth demonstrates the strength of our advocacy on behalf of our members.” “The National Air Carrier Association provides their airline members with a valuable opportunity for discussions of consumer, economic, safety and security regulations with Members of Congress, and DOT, FAA, and TSA staff,” said Breeze CEO David Neeleman. “We look forward to working with NACA on addressing key issues facing the air transportation industry.” NACA’s low-cost and ultra-low-cost airline members include Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, Breeze, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. This segment is leading the airline industry recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, as leisure travel quickly returned to pre-pandemic levels. About NACA Founded in 1962, NACA is the leading voice for airlines that provide affordable transportation of passengers and cargo, with its 20 U.S. airlines serving six continents. NACA members fill a unique niche in the air carrier industry, providing scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services to meet the ever-changing demands of the traveling public, businesses, and the U.S. military. For more information, please visit https://NACA.aero. About Breeze Airways Breeze is a U.S. Part 121 domestic flag airline flying a mix of Embraer 190, 195 and Airbus A220 aircraft. The airline provides scheduled nonstop passenger service between 28 cities across 18 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze is a low fare carrier offering “new, nice and nonstop flights” between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. Breeze’s mission is to make the world of travel simple, affordable and convenient, using technology, ingenuity and kindness to improve the travel experience. For more information, please visit www.flybreeze.com. Contact Details National Air Carrier Association Dan Stohr +1 703-517-8173 dnstohr@naca.aero Company Website https://naca.aero/

March 21, 2022 11:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Agora Data Files Patent Application for Industry-Leading Innovations

Agora

Agora Data, inventor of many subprime auto industry firsts, has filed a U.S. patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a proprietary data-driven business model that may be leveraged to predict the future performance of subprime consumer loans. Applying certainty to loan payment outcomes of a previously unreliable market segment helps to reassure capital markets of results, empowers auto dealers and finance companies with access to new funding channels, and promotes fair lending practices. Agora Data’s innovation is unique for the auto industry, resulting in a win-win-win solution for financial institutions, loan originators, and consumers. Daniel Burke, Chief Information and Strategy Officer, and Chad Stilwell, Chief Technology Officer at Agora Data, are the architects of this first-ever business modeling for the subprime market segment. Their new-to-the-auto-industry model works to identify performance and risk by evaluating loan characteristics and alternative data with a high degree of accuracy. The multi-dimensional model powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning performs thousands of simulations daily on every loan and is backtested on over $15 billion of subprime data. Lenders and auto dealers can now predict loan performance and use the information to make better decisions and optimize business operations. “Agora’s proprietary modeling produces loan performance results for an asset class previously considered volatile and risky,” said Burke. “The revolutionary approach delivers dependable calculations similar to results observed in prime asset classes.” “Predicting the unpredictable is a breakthrough for the subprime auto industry,” said Stilwell. “Historically, subprime lending has been difficult to predict due to the reliance on traditional credit scoring models and unfavorable underwriting guidelines. Advanced modeling using data-driven analytics represents the future of subprime lending and opens a large asset class to the broader market.” About Agora Data, Inc: Agora Data’s platform delivers a suite of tools to empower Buy Here Pay Here dealers and finance companies to finance subprime customers. Agora’s family of auto finance products provides a wide range of critical funding paths so originators can obtain the cash they need to fuel growth, compete, and build wealth. Powered by patent-pending technology, originators now have access to robust data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolios. Agora Data made history by closing the first-ever Crowdsourced Subprime Auto Securitization in 2020 and followed that up with its second transaction in early 2021. For more information, visit agoradata.com or contact us at 877-592-4672. Contact Details Shelly Vandeven +1 682-282-4130 media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

March 21, 2022 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Lifetime Achievement recipient announced at Van Line Summit & Awards Gala Wheaton World Wide Moving driver among best in moving industry

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Wheaton World Wide Moving held its third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala on Thursday, March 3, during which Wheaton Vice President of Operations Ron Borkowski announced Martin “Marty” Sopko as the winner of the van line’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement award. Growing up in the household goods moving business around his father taught Sopko to employ discipline and strive for excellence during every move. He has driven for Wheaton since 1970 via his family’s business, Sopko Moving & Storage of Mannville, N.J., which has been an interstate agent for Wheaton since 1957. “You won’t find this gentleman boasting on himself,” Borkowski said. “That’s not his style. He has that unassuming, helpful personality that customers love.” For fifty-plus years, Wheaton customers have been the benefactors of Sopko’s steady, superior service. “My goal is simple,” Sopko said. “Always do the best I can to ensure we end up with a happy customer. Keep them coming back.” That mindset has earned him countless Wheaton Driver of the Month awards in addition to being named Wheaton’s Driver of the Year in 2004. Sopko has moved countless VIPs for Johnson & Johnson, including a former CEO three times. His hard work and quality service over the many years have no doubt earned Wheaton untold repeat and referral customers. He is a valuable member of the Wheaton team and is highly deserving of the Lifetime Achievement award. About Wheaton World Wide Moving The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners. ### Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.wheatonworldwide.com/

March 17, 2022 06:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Yolo Transfer Awarded Agent of the Year

Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

Yolo Transfer of Woodland, Calif., was awarded 2021 Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Stevens Worldwide’s third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Stevens Worldwide Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. Owner/President Josh Tracy acquired Yolo Transfer in 2011, and the company joined Stevens in 2016. The Wheaton Group acquired Stevens Worldwide Van Lines in 2019, with Yolo Transfer continuing to act as a Stevens agent. In 2022, the van line has transitioned the California moving company to become an agent for another of its brands, Bekins Van Lines, so Yolo has the privilege of being the final Stevens Agent of the Year in the van line’s history. “Yolo Transfer has been a terrific partner to our van line network,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of The Wheaton Group. “The agency consistently provides a great customer experience the whole way through the moving process, which is why we’re proud to call Yolo Transfer our 2021 agent of the year.” Yolo Transfer earned the Agent of the Month distinction in June 2021, the agency’s third Agent of the Month award. Other recent awards include the 2021 Spire award, the 2021 Bronze Hauling award and the 2021 Bronze Sales award. The Yolo Transfer team can be reached online at www.yolotransfermovingandstorage.com, via phone at (530) 668-1007 or in person at 524 Main St., Suite 207, Woodland, CA 95695. About Stevens Worldwide Van Lines The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.stevensworldwide.com/why-stevens/partners. Contact Details Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.stevensworldwide.com

March 17, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., awarded Agent of the Year

Bekins Van Lines

Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., was awarded 2021 Bekins Van Lines Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Bekins’ third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., has been a Bekins agent since 1997. Headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., the agency group has 14 locations in the U.S., serving major markets in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. More than 40 years ago, agency owner David Caruso took over his family business, which consisted of a single location in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and through the years grew the company by acquiring other moving and storage companies to make Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., the international transportation company it is today. President Scott Harvey shares Caruso’s entrepreneurial spirit, pushing his workforce to do more, better, but always with an eye on providing excellent customer service. “We’re talking about an agent that represents the Bekins brand proudly and enthusiastically,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Bekins Van Lines. “We’re proud to call our longtime partner, Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., our 2021 agent of the year.” Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., earned the Agent of the Month distinction in November 2021. Other recent awards include the 2021 Platinum Hauling award and the 2021 Platinum Sales award. In addition, 7 of the agency's salespeople earned their individual places in the 2021 Achievers Club; 1 of the group’s salespeople reached the 2021 Leaders Club; and 2 representatives of the company achieved the highest individual sales ranking for the network, earning their places in the 2021 Presidents Club. The Bekins Moving Solutions, Inc., team can be reached at any of its 14 locations and online at www.mybekins.com: Arizona 3901 W. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009; (602) 443-2850 4101 E. Columbia St, Tucson, AZ 85714; (520) 790-4601 California 20525 Nordhoff #58, Chatsworth, CA 91311; (818) 407-9900 2025 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020; (619) 873-1040 5481 Brisa St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 373-0512 12610 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (562) 356-9460 Florida 7357 Merchant Ct, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240; (941) 584-9070 2481 Principal Row, Orlando, FL 32837; (407) 635-8591 Nevada 4210 Sobb Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89118; (702) 798-5561 North Carolina 106 B US Hwy 117 South, Goldsboro, NC 27530; (919) 432-3000 Pennsylvania 4 Cave Hill Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013; (717) 249-9933 125 Stewart Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706; (570) 821-6112 Virginia 3813 Cook Blvd, Ste 104, Chesapeake, VA 23323; (757) 466-9351 15111 Farm Creek Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191; (703) 491-1512 About Bekins Van Lines The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.bekins.com/why-bekins/partners. ### Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-558-0728 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com

March 16, 2022 02:33 PM Central Daylight Time

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Olympia Moving & Storage awarded Agent of the Year

Wheaton World Wide Moving

Olympia Moving & Storage was awarded the 2021 Wheaton World Wide Moving Agent of the Year Thursday, March 3 at Wheaton's third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Wheaton Worldwide Moving that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. The 2021 award marks the first time a Wheaton agent has earned the Agent of the Year award for the third time. An agent for Wheaton since 1996, Olympia Moving & Storage was previously recognized as Wheaton’s Agent of the Year in 2007 and in 2013. Michael Gilmartin founded his moving and storage company in 1993 in Boston with two trucks and a small crew. The agency now has more than 300 employees and four locations in Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Austin. “Michael’s team is innovative, always willing to change its model for forward growth, while showing an unrelenting commitment to the customer experience,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Wheaton World Wide Moving. “We’re proud to call Olympia Moving & Storage our 2021 agent of the year.” Olympia Moving & Storage earned the Agent of the Month distinction in May 2021. Other recent awards include the 2021 Spire award for customer service, awarded to the D.C.-area location, and the 2021 Top 10 National Accounts award, the 2021 Gold Hauling award and the 2021 Gold Sales award, won by the Olympia Moving & Storage agency group. The Olympia Moving & Storage team can be reached toll-free at (800) 222-4744, online at www.olympiamoving.com, and at any of its four locations: Boston: 17 Bridge St., Watertown, MA 02472; (617) 926-5555 Washington D.C.:4814 Frolich Ln., Hyattsville, MD 20781; (703) 566-4391 Philadelphia: 66 Friars Blvd., Thorofare, NJ 08086; (610) 951-6090 Austin: 15601 Long Vista Dr., Austin, TX 78728; (512) 837-8296 About Wheaton World Wide Moving The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.wheatonworldwide.com/why-wheaton/partners. Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-518-1059 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.wheatonworldwide.com/

March 16, 2022 02:00 PM Central Daylight Time

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Mordue Moving & Storage Awarded Agent of the Year

Arpin Van Lines

Mordue Moving & Storage was awarded the 2021 Arpin Van Lines Agent of the Year on Thursday, March 3 at Arpin’s third annual Van Line Summit & Awards Gala. The award is given to the top interstate agent for Arpin Van Lines that exemplifies putting customers first and the characteristics of quality, professionalism, empathy for customers, fellow agents, drivers and van line employees. Mordue Moving & Storage – an interstate agent for Arpin Van Lines since 1983 – is family-owned and hires only the best moving professionals and drivers, with the goal of creating customers for life by providing seamless and stress-free moves. “We are truly grateful to count Mordue Moving & Storage as a key moving agent in our network,” said Mark Kirschner, CEO of Arpin Van Lines. “The agency is committed to customer service and creating solutions for any moving challenge. We’re proud to call Mordue Moving & Storage our 2021 agent of the year.” Mordue Moving & Storage, headquartered in Peoria, Ill., earned the Agent of the Month distinction in May 2021. Other recent awards include the 2021 Spire award for quality in customer service, the 2021 Top 10 National Accounts award, the 2021 Gold Hauling award and the 2021 Bronze Sales award. The Mordue Moving & Storage team can be reached at 9011 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61615; via email at relocation@morduemoving.com; and via phone at (800) 359-3011. About Arpin Van Lines The Wheaton Group is one of the world's most highly regarded providers of transportation services. The van line owns five household goods relocation brands, Wheaton World Wide Moving, Bekins Van Lines, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, Arpin Van Lines and Clark & Reid. The van line is the fourth largest household goods carrier. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., through its brands Wheaton offers private and corporate domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. The United States military is one of the company’s largest customers. The van line is partner to 400 Wheaton, Bekins, Stevens, Arpin and Clark & Reid agents nationwide. To learn more, visit www.arpin.com/why-arpin/partners. Contact Details Jaymie Shook +1 317-558-0728 jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Company Website https://www.arpin.com/

March 16, 2022 02:00 PM Central Daylight Time

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