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Clarion Technologies, Inc. Exhibit 10(dd) to Form 10-Q</TITLE>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Exhibit 10(dd) </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><U>CAPEX NOTE </U></FONT></P>


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<TD ALIGN=left WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>$1,200,000</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN=right WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Grand Rapids, Michigan<BR>July 30, 2004</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Clarion Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
&#147;Company&#148;), and the subsidiaries of the Company signatory hereto (herein, the
&#147;Subsidiaries&#148;, together with the Company and their respective successors and
assigns, called the &#147;Loan Parties&#148;), jointly and severally, promise to pay to
the order of Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan banking corporation (herein, together with its
successors and assigns, called the &#147;Bank&#148;), the maximum principal sum available
of One Million Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,200,000) or, if less, the
aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Capex Loans made by the Bank to the undersigned
pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement described herein among the Loan
Parties, the financial institutions, including the Bank, that are or from time to time may
become parties thereto, and Bank One, NA, a national banking association with its main
office in Chicago, Illinois, as agent, as shown in the Bank&#146;s records. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Loan Parties further promise to pay to the order of the Bank interest on the aggregate
unpaid principal amount hereof from time to time outstanding from the date hereof until
paid in full at such rates and at such times as shall be determined in accordance with the
provisions of the Credit Agreement. Payments of both principal and interest are to be made
in the lawful money of the United States of America in immediately available funds at the
Agent&#146;s principal office at 200 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, or
at such other place as may be designated by the Agent to the Loan Parties in writing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Capex Note (herein called this &#147;Note&#148;) is made pursuant to an Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 14, 2003 among the Loan Parties, the financial
institutions, including the Bank, that are or from time to time may become parties
thereto, and Bank One, NA, a national banking association with its main office in Chicago,
Illinois, as agent (herein, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time
to time, including any agreement entered into in replacement thereof, called the
&#147;Credit Agreement&#148;). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Note is a Capex Note referred to in, evidences indebtedness incurred under, and is subject
to the terms and provisions of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, to which
reference is hereby made, sets forth said terms and provisions, including, but not limited
to, those under which this Note may or must be paid prior to its due date, may be
converted to a Term Loan or may have the principal amount of the commitment reduced or may
have its due date accelerated. Terms used but not otherwise defined herein are used herein
as defined in the Credit Agreement. This Note is secured by the collateral described in
and pursuant to the Credit Agreement and various other Loan Documents referred to therein,
and reference is made thereto for a statement of terms and provisions of such collateral
security, a description of collateral and the rights of the Agent and the Bank in respect
thereof. </FONT></P>


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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In
addition to, and not in limitation of, the foregoing and the provisions of the Credit
Agreement hereinabove referred to, the Loan Parties further agree, subject only to any
limitation imposed by applicable law and to the extent provided in the Credit Agreement,
to pay all expenses, including reasonable attorneys&#146; fees and expenses, incurred by
the Agent and the holder of this Note in seeking to collect any amounts payable hereunder
which are not paid when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
parties hereto, whether as makers, endorsers or otherwise, severally waive presentment,
demand, protest and notice of dishonor in connection with this Note. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
liability of each Loan Party under this Note in general shall be joint and several, and
each reference herein to the Loan Parties shall be deemed to refer to each such Loan
Party. In furtherance and not in limitation of Bank&#146;s rights and remedies hereunder
or at law, Bank may proceed under this Note against any one or more of the Loan Parties in
its absolute and sole discretion for any Loan Parties&#146; obligations under the Credit
Agreement or any other liability or obligation of the Loan Parties arising hereunder. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Note is binding upon the undersigned and their respective successors and assigns, and
shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its successors and assigns. This Note is made
under and governed by the laws of the State of Michigan without regard to conflict of laws
principles. </FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>[SIGNATURES ON NEXT
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B><I>(Signature Page to
Capex Note &#150; Fifth Third Bank)</I></B> </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Loan Parties have executed this Note as of the day and year first
above written. </FONT></P>



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<TD WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>CLARION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.<BR><BR>
<BR>By: &nbsp; /s/ William Beckman<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>
<BR>Its: President<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>CLARION REAL ESTATE, L.L.C.<BR>
By:      CLARION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,        its Member<BR><BR>
<BR>By: /s/ William Beckman<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>
<BR>Its: President<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</FONT></TD>
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