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<p align="right" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:right;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit
10.2</font></b></p>

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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt -.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Department:<br>
  Executive Office</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Policy Number:</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt -.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Date Issued:<br>
  11-17-2006</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Supersedes Number: <br>
  Original</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><font style="font-size:10.0pt;">Prepared By:</font> <br>
  General Counsel/VP Human Resources</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">TriMas Compensation Committee</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt -.7pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;EXECUTIVE
  SEVERANCE/CHANGE OF CONTROL POLICY</font></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Scope:</font></u></b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>This
policy applies to the following Executive Officers (&#147;Executives&#148;) of TriMas
Corporation (&#147;TriMas&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;): President/Chief Executive Officer;
Chief Financial Officer; Vice President - Human Resources; Vice President &#151;
Finance and Treasurer; Corporate Secretary and General Counsel; the Reporting
Segment Presidents, where such positions exist (but, not the business unit
presidents); and such other officers as may be determined by the TriMas Board
of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;).</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Purpose:</font></u></b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>To
detail what compensation and benefits, if any, are due to an Executive upon an
Executive&#146;s separation of employment with the Company.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Policy:</font></u></b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive
is an at-will employee whose employment may be terminated by Executive or
TriMas at any time for any reason. Upon termination, this policy shall govern
the rights and responsibilities of the parties.&#160;
In connection with this policy, Executive will devote full business time
and efforts to the performance of Executive&#146;s duties and responsibilities for
the Company; provided that this policy does not preclude Executive from
engaging in charitable and community affairs or managing any passive investment
(i.e., an investment with respect to which Executive is in no way involved with
the management or operation of the entity in which Executive has invested) to
the extent that such activities do not conflict with the Executive&#146;s duties;
and further provided,&#160; that Executive
shall not, without the prior approval of the Board, serve as a director or
trustee of any other corporation, association or entity, or own more than two
percent (2%) of the equity of any publicly traded entity</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">1</font></b>. <b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Termination
Without Cause or for Good Reason</u></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the Executive&#146;s employment is terminated by the
Company for any reason other than Cause, Disability or Death, or if employment
is terminated by Executive for Good Reason then the Company shall provide the
Executive the following severance benefits:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <b>A. President / Chief Executive Officer</b></font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(A)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Base salary continuation for
twenty-four (24) months at Executive&#146;s annual base salary rate in effect on the
date of termination, subject to all applicable withholding and reporting
requirements, and paid in accordance with usual Company payroll practices;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(B)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Payment of accrued, but
unused vacation;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(C)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Annual Value Creation Plan
(AVCP) bonus payments equal to one (1) year&#146;s bonus at Executive&#146;s target bonus
level in effect on the date of termination.&#160;
The AVCP payments will be paid in equal installments over the
twenty-four month period subject to applicable withholding and reporting
requirements.&#160; In addition, Executive
shall receive the AVCP bonus payment for the most recently completed bonus term
if a&#160; bonus has been declared for
Executive but not paid, and a pro rata bonus for the year of termination
through the termination date based on Executive&#146;s target bonus level;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(D)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Any unvested equity awards
Executive may have received under the 2002 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan
shall immediately vest upon the termination date and otherwise be exercisable
consistent with the terms of such plan. Any unvested&#160; equity awards Executive may have received
under any subsequently issued equity plan shall immediately vest upon termination
in an amount equal to the number of awards that would have vested as of&#160; the next occurring</p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">anniversary date of such equity award adjusted pro
rata in accordance with the termination date, and otherwise be exercisable
consistent with the terms of such plan;</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(E)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Continuation of medical
benefits under Company group benefits (including health, dental, vision, EAP
and prescription plans), as defined by the plan documents, until the earlier of
twenty-four (24) months following Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date
in which Executive becomes eligible to receive any medical benefits under any
plan or program of any other employer; provided Executive timely elects to
continue health care coverage under COBRA and subject to the Company&#146;s COBRA
policies. Executive will be responsible for payment of the COBRA premium equal
to the employee portion of the premium that Executive would have paid if
Executive continued to be a Company employee and Company will pay the employer
portion.&#160;&#160; At Company&#146;s discretion,
Company may purchase individual medical policies or pay any remaining portion
of a premium cost under this item through a lump sum or in monthly payments,
provided that Company&#146;s premium obligation shall not exceed the employer
portion of the COBRA premium equivalent in any given month;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(F)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive level
outplacement services until the earlier of twelve (12) months following
Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date on which Executive is employed by
a subsequent employer; and</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(G)&#160; Except for
the benefits stated above, Executive&#146;s participation in all other Company
benefits shall cease as of the&#160;
termination date and otherwise be governed by the terms of the plans, if
any, applicable to such benefits.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:18.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">B. &#160;&#160; Executives,
Excluding President /Chief Executive Officer</font></b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(A)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Base salary continuation for
twelve (12) months at Executive&#146;s annual base salary rate in effect on the date
of termination, subject to all applicable withholding and reporting
requirements and&#160; shall be paid in
accordance with usual Company payroll practices;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(B)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Payment of accrued, but
unused vacation;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(C)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Annual Value Creation Plan
(AVCP) bonus payments equal to one (1) year bonus at Executive&#146;s target bonus
level in effect on the date of termination.&#160;
The AVCP payments will be paid in equal installments over the twelve
month period subject to applicable withholding and reporting requirements.&#160; In addition, Executive shall receive the AVCP
bonus payment for the most recently completed bonus term if a&#160; bonus has been declared for Executive but not
paid, and a pro rata bonus for the year of termination through the termination
date based on Executive&#146;s target bonus level;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(D)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Any unvested equity awards
Executive may have received under the 2002 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan
shall immediately vest upon the termination date and otherwise be exercisable
consistent with the terms of such plan. Any unvested&#160; equity awards Executive may have received
under any subsequently issued equity plan shall immediately vest upon
termination in an amount equal to the number of awards that would have vested
as of&#160; the next occurring anniversary
date of such equity award adjusted pro rata in accordance with the termination
date, and otherwise be exercisable consistent with the terms of such plan;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(E)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Continuation of medical
benefits under Company group benefits (including health, dental, vision, EAP
and prescription plans), as defined by the plan documents, until the earlier of
twelve (12) months following Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date in
which Executive becomes eligible to receive any medical benefits under any plan
or program of any other employer; provided the Executive timely elects to
continue health care coverage under COBRA and subject to the Company&#146;s COBRA
policies. Executive will be responsible for payment of the COBRA premium equal
to the employee portion of the premium that Executive would have paid if
Executive continued to be a Company employee and Company will pay the employer
portion.&#160;&#160; At Company&#146;s discretion,
Company may purchase individual medical policies or pay any remaining portion
of a premium cost under this item through a lump sum or in monthly payments,
provided that Company&#146;s premium obligation shall not exceed the employer
portion of the COBRA premium equivalent in any given month;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(F)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive level
outplacement services until the earlier of twelve (12) months following the
Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date on which the Executive is
employed by a subsequent employer; and</p>


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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(G)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Except for the benefits
stated above, Executive&#146;s participation in all other Company benefits shall
cease as of the&#160; termination date and
otherwise be governed by the terms of the plans, if any, applicable to such
benefits.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">For purposes of this policy, &#147;Good Reason&#148; means:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
material and permanent diminution in Executive&#146;s duties or responsibilities;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
material reduction in aggregate value of base salary and bonus opportunity or
material reduction in aggregate value of other benefits provided to Executive
by the Company; or</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
permanent reassignment of Executive to another primary office, or relocation of
the Company office of more than 35 miles distance from current office location.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive must notify the Company of Executive&#146;s&#160; intention to invoke termination for Good
Reason within one hundred twenty (120) days after the Executive has knowledge
of such event and provide the Company fifteen (15) days opportunity for cure or
such event shall not constitute Good Reason under this policy.&#160; Executive may not invoke termination for Good
Reason if Cause exists at the time of such termination.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">2. Voluntary Termination by Executive</font></u></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If Executive terminates
employment with the Company without Good Reason, then the Company shall pay
Executive his accrued base salary through the date of termination; earned but
unused vacation compensation and the AVCP award for the most recently completed
year if an award has been declared for such year but not paid.&#160; The accrued salary and vacation time shall be
paid the next normal payroll following termination of employment and the AVCP
award paid in accordance with the terms of the plan. Except for the benefits
stated above, Executive&#146;s participation in all other Company benefits shall
cease as of the&#160; termination date and
otherwise be governed by the terms of the plans, if any, applicable to such
benefits.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">3. Termination for Cause</font></u></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the Company terminates Executive with Cause or if Executive
terminates employment with the Company without Good Reason, then the Company
shall pay Executive his accrued base salary through the date of termination,
plus earned but unused vacation compensation.&#160;
Executive shall not be entitled to payment of any AVCP award, whether
declared and unpaid for any prior year,&#160;
for any portion of the year in which the termination occurs or
otherwise.&#160; The accrued salary and
vacation time shall be paid within ten (10) days of termination of
employment.&#160; For purposes of this
policy,&#160; &#147;Cause&#148; shall mean:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive&#146;s
conviction of or plea of guilty or <i>nolo contendere </i>to
a crime constituting a felony under the laws of the United States or any
jurisdiction in which the Company conducts business;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive&#146;s
willful and continued misconduct in the performance of his duties to the
Company;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive&#146;s
willful and continued failure to follow directions of the Board&#160; (or direct reporting executive); or</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive&#146;s
willful and/or continued neglect of duties (other than incapacity due to
physical or mental illness).</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Cause shall only arise following ten (10) days written notice from the
Company which specifically identifies the failure or neglect and the
continuance of the failure or neglect during the notice</font></p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">period.&#160; Failure of the Company
to notify Executive after an occurrence will not preclude the Company from
notifying Executive of a subsequent and like event.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">4. Termination Following a Change of Control</font></u></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If Executive&#146;s employment with the Company terminates by reason of a
Qualifying Termination (as defined in this section) within three (3) years
after a Change in Control, then, in place of any other severance payment or
other consideration and subject to all legal requirements, Company shall
provide Executive the following separation benefits:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(A)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Lump sum equal to base
salary for thirty six (36) months at Executive&#146;s annual base salary rate in
effect on the date of termination, subject to all applicable withholding and
reporting requirements;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(B)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Lump sum for Annual Value
Creation Plan bonus payments equal to three (3) years&#146; bonus at the target
bonus level in effect on the date of termination, subject to applicable
withholding and reporting requirements.&#160;
In addition, Executive shall receive the AVCP bonus payment for the most
recently completed bonus term if a&#160; bonus
has been declared for Executive but not paid, and a pro rata bonus for the year
of termination through the termination date based on Executive&#146;s target bonus
level;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(C)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Any unvested equity awards
Executive may have received under any equity incentive plan shall immediately
vest upon termination date and otherwise be exercisable consistent with the terms
of such plan;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(D)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Continuation of medical
benefits under Company group benefits (including health, dental and
prescription plans), as defined by the plan documents, until the earlier of
thirty six (36) months following Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date
in which Executive becomes eligible to receive any medical benefits under any
plan or program of any other employer; provided Executive timely elects to
continue health care coverage under COBRA and subject to the Company&#146;s COBRA
policies.&#160; At Company&#146;s discretion,
Company may purchase individual medical policies or pay any remaining portion
of a premium cost under this item through a lump sum or in monthly payments,
provided that Company&#146;s premium obligation shall not exceed the employer portion
of the COBRA premium equivalent in any given month;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(E)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive level
outplacement services until the earlier of twelve (12) months following the
Executive&#146;s termination of employment or date on which the Executive is
employed by a subsequent employer; and</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(F)<b>&#160; </b>Except for the benefits stated
above, Executive&#146;s participation in all other Company benefits shall cease as
of the&#160; termination date and otherwise be
governed by the terms of the plans, if any, applicable to such benefits.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Qualifying Termination shall be defined for purposes of this policy a
termination of Executive&#146;s employment with the Company for any reason other
than:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Death;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Disability;</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Cause
(as defined in this policy); or</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>A
termination by Executive without Good Reason, (as defined in this policy).</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">For purposes of this policy, &#147;Change of Control&#148; shall be defined as
follows:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 139.5pt;text-indent:-31.5pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(i)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Change
of Control,&#148; with the two exceptions described below, shall have the same
meaning as in the Indenture dated as of June 6, 2002 among the Company, each of
the Guarantors named therein and the Bank of New York, as Trustee, relating to
the 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 of Company, as in effect on the
adoption of the Policy and regardless of whether or not such notes or Indenture
are hereinafter discharged, defeased or repaid (the &#147;Indenture&#148;); and all
defined terms used in such definition of Change of Control shall have the</p>


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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 139.5pt;text-indent:-31.5pt;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>meanings
ascribed thereto under the Indenture as well; provided that no acquisition by
any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Company
or any of its subsidiaries shall result in a Change of Control hereunder.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 139.5pt;text-indent:-31.5pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(ii)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Paragraph
(2) of the Change of Control definition in the Indenture regarding liquidation
or dissolution shall be excluded from the definition applied herein to conform
with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (&#147;Code&#148;).</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 139.5pt;text-indent:-31.5pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(iii)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>To
conform with Code Section 409A, the following provision shall control over the &#147;Continuing
Director&#148; provision set forth in paragraph (4) of the Change of Control
definition in the Indenture:&#160; A Change of
Control shall occur on the first day on which a majority of the members of the
Board of Directors (&#147;Board&#148;) are not continuing Directors.&#160; As of the date of determination, a &#147;Continuing
Director&#148; means any member of the Board who (a) has been a member of the Board
throughout the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, or (b) was nominated
for election, or elected to the Board with the approval of the Continuing
Directors who were members of the Board at the time of such nomination or
election, or designated as a Director under the Stockholders Agreement.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">5. <u>Disability</u></font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If Executive is determined to be disabled under
Section 223(d) of the Social Security Act, or any successor provision, and
Executive is entitled to receive a disability benefit under such Act, or if
Executive is unable to engage in any substantial activity due to medically
determinable physical or medical impairment expected to result in death or to
last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, or if due to
any medically determinable physical or mental impairment expected to result in
death or last for a continuous period not less than twelve (12) months, Executive
has received income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three
(3) months under a Company-sponsored accident and health plan, Company&#146;s
obligation to make payments shall, except for earned but unpaid base salary and
AVCP bonus awards, cease on the first to occur of (i) the date that is six (6)
months after such termination or (ii) the date Executive becomes entitled to
benefits under a Company-provided long-term disability program.&#160; Executive&#146;s outstanding equity awards shall
become 100% vested in the event of a disability termination hereunder.&#160; Company may only terminate Executive on
account of Disability after giving due consideration to whether reasonable
accommodations can be made under which Executive is able to fulfill Executive&#146;s
job related duties.&#160; The commencement
date and expected duration of any physical or mental condition that prevents
Executive from performing job related duties shall be determined by a medical
doctor selected by Company.&#160; Company may,
in its discretion, require written confirmation from a physician of Disability
during any extended absence. Except for the benefits stated above, Executive&#146;s
participation in all other Company benefits shall cease as of the date above on
which Company&#146;s obligation to make payments ceases and otherwise be governed by
the terms of the plans, if any, applicable to such benefits.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">6. <u>Death </u></font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If Executive&#146;s employment terminates due to Executive&#146;s death, all
obligations of Company to make any further payments, other than an obligation
to pay any accrued but unpaid base salary to the date of death and any accrued
but unpaid bonuses under AVCP to the date of death, shall terminate upon
Executive&#146;s death.&#160; Executive&#146;s
outstanding equity awards shall become 100% vested in the event Executive&#146;s
employment is terminated due to death. In accordance with Company guidelines,
Executive&#146;s qualified dependents shall continue to receive medical benefits
under Company group benefits (including health, dental, vision, EAP and
prescription plans), as defined by the plan documents, for a period of
thirty-six (36) months; provided a timely election to</font></p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">continue health care coverage under COBRA is made and subject to
Company&#146;s COBRA policies. Executive&#146;s qualified dependents will be responsible
for payment of the COBRA premium equal to the employee portion of the premium
that Executive would have paid if Executive continued to be a Company employee
and Company will pay the employer portion.&#160;&#160;
At Company&#146;s discretion, Company may purchase individual medical
policies or pay any remaining portion of a premium cost under this item through
a lump sum or in monthly payments, provided that Company&#146;s premium obligation
shall not exceed the employer portion of the COBRA premium equivalent in any
given month. Except for the benefits stated above, Executive&#146;s participation in
all other Company benefits shall cease as of the date of death and otherwise be
governed by the terms of the plans, if any, applicable to such benefits.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;text-indent:72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">7. <u>Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation; Confidentiality</u></font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">In consideration of the benefits provided under this
policy, Executive shall comply with the following:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Acceptance
of employment under this Policy and performance relative to this Policy are not
in violation of any restrictions or covenants under the terms of any other
agreements to which Executive is a party.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive
acknowledges and recognizes the highly competitive nature of the business of
Company and accordingly agrees that, in consideration of this Policy, the
rights conferred hereunder, and any payment hereunder, while Executive&#160; is employed by Company and for the duration
of (i) any severance payments provided hereunder to Executive following the
termination of Executive&#146;s employment with Company, or (ii) twenty four (24)
months following the termination of Executive&#146;s employment with the Company if
no severance payment is payable hereunder upon such termination (&#147;Non-Compete
Term&#148;), Executive shall not engage, either directly or indirectly, as a
principal for Executive&#146;s own account or jointly with others, or as a
stockholder in any corporation or joint stock association, or as a partner or
member of a general or limited liability entity, or as an employee, officer,
director, agent, consultant or in any other advisory capacity in any business
other than Company or its subsidiaries which designs, develops, manufacturers,
distributes, sells or markets the type of products or services sold,
distributed or provided by Company or its subsidiaries during the one (1) year
period prior to the date of employment termination (the &#147;Business&#148;); <u>provided</u>
that nothing herein shall prevent Executive from owning, directly or
indirectly, not more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of, or
any other equity interest in, any entity engaged in the Business and listed or
traded on a national securities exchanges or in an over-the-counter securities
market.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>During
the Non-Compete Term, Executive shall not (i) directly or indirectly employ or
solicit, or receive or accept the performance of services by, any active
employee of Company or any of its subsidiaries who is employed primarily in
connection with the Business, except in connection with general, non-targeted
recruitment efforts such as advertisements and job listings, or directly or indirectly
induce any employee of Company to leave Company, or assist in any of the
foregoing, or (ii) solicit for business (relating to the Business) any person
who is a&#160; customer or former customer of
Company or any of its subsidiaries, unless such person shall have ceased to
have been such a customer for a period of at least six (6) months.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive
shall not at any time (whether during or after his employment with Company)
disclose or use for Executive&#146;s own benefit or purposes or the benefit or purposes
of any other person, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation
or other business organization, entity or enterprise other than Company and any
of its subsidiaries, any trade secrets, information, data, or </p>


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<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>other
confidential information of Company, including but not limited to, information
relating to customers, development programs, costs, marketing, trading,
investment, sales activities, promotion, credit and financial data, financing
methods, plans or the business and affairs of Company generally, or of any
subsidiary of Company, unless required to do so by applicable law or court
order, subpoena or decree or otherwise required by law, with reasonable
evidence of such determination promptly provided to Company.&#160; The preceding sentence of this paragraph (d)
shall not apply to information which is not unique to Company or which is
generally known to the industry or the public other than as a result of
Executive&#146;s breach of this covenant.&#160;
Executive agrees that upon termination of employment with Company for
any reason, Executive will return to Company immediately all memoranda, books,
papers, plans, information, letters and other data, and all copies of these
materials, in any way relating to the business of Company and its subsidiaries,
except that Executive may retain personal notes, notebooks and diaries.&#160; Executive further agrees that Executive will
not retain or use for Executive&#146;s account at any time any trade names,
trademark or other proprietary business designation used or owned in connection
with the business of Company or its subsidiaries.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(e)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Although
Executive and Company consider the restrictions contained in this Policy to be
reasonable, if a final judicial determination is made by a court of competent
jurisdiction that the time or territory or any other restriction contained in
this Policy is an unenforceable restriction against Executive, the provisions
of this Policy shall not be rendered void but shall be deemed amended to apply
as to such maximum time and territory and to such maximum extent as such court
may judicially determine or indicate to be enforceable.&#160; Alternatively, if any tribunal of competent
jurisdiction finds that any restriction contained in this Policy is unenforceable,
and such restriction cannot be amended so as to make it enforceable, such
finding shall not affect the enforceability of any of the other restrictions
contained herein.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(f)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>In
order to receive any of the benefits described in this Policy, Executive shall
be required to execute an agreement pursuant to which Executive releases any
claims Executive may have against Company and agrees to the continuing
enforceability of the restrictive covenants of this Policy.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 144.0pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(g)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>Executive
will be required to surrender to Company all correspondence, documents,
supplies, files, equipment, checks, and all other materials and records of any
kind that are the property of Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates
that are in the possession or under control of the Executive.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">8. <u>Miscellaneous
provisions</u></font></b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">A</font></b>. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <b>Payments Not Compensation</b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Any participation by Executive in, and any terminating
distributions and vesting rights (other than previously defined) under, Company
sponsored retirement or savings plans, regardless of whether such plans are
qualified or non-qualified for tax purposes, shall be governed by the terms of
those respective plans.&#160; Any salary
continuation or severance benefits shall not be considered compensation for
purposes of accruing additional benefits under such plans.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">B. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Timing
of Payments</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Notwithstanding any provision of this policy, if any
amount payable under this policy is subject to Code Section 409(A), then the
payment of such amount shall be restructured or delayed, as necessary, in a
manner that preserves as far as practically possible the form and timing of the
benefit and ensures the amount is paid in compliance with Section 409(A).&#160; Any delayed payments shall be aggregated and
paid in a lump sum as of the first day of the first permissible month of
distribution.&#160; Provided, however, that
the Company</font></p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">does not by operation of this requirement assume
responsibility for compliance with Section 409(A).&#160; The Executive is responsible for any
additional tax, interest or penalties under Section 409(A) arising out of payments
under this Policy.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">C. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Payment
Process and Taxation Requirements</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">All payments made under this Policy will follow the
legal and tax payment requirements outlined within the Appendix (A) of this Policy.</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">D. &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Notices</font></b>.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">All notices or
communications hereunder shall be in writing, addressed as follows:</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 180.0pt;page-break-after:avoid;text-indent:-72.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">To Company:</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>TriMas
Corporation<br>
39400 Woodward Ave., Suite 130<br>
Bloomfield Hills, MI&#160; 48304<br>
Attn: Vice President, Human Resources</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; with a copy to:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;text-indent:180.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">TriMas Corporation</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;text-indent:180.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">39400 Woodward Ave.,
Suite 130</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;text-indent:180.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:180.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Attn:
General Counsel</font></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Any such notice or communication shall be delivered by
hand or by courier or sent certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, addressed as above (or to such other address as
such party may designate in a notice duly delivered as described above), and
the third (3</font><font size="1" style="font-size:6.5pt;position:relative;top:-3.0pt;">rd</font>)
business day after the actual date of mailing shall constitute the time at
which notice was given.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;
E.&#160; Separability; Legal Fees</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If any provision of this Policy shall be declared to
be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions which shall remain
in full force and effect.&#160; In the event
of a dispute by Company, Executive or others as to the validity or
enforceability of, or liability under, any provision of this Policy, Company
shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred
by Executive if Executive prevails in the dispute resolution process.&#160; If Executive does not prevail, Executive and
Company shall be responsible for their respective legal fees and expenses.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 54.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;
F.&#160; ERISA Provisions</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This Policy constitutes a &#147;top hat&#148; plan maintained
primarily for a group of management or highly compensated employees and is
exempted from most, but not all of the provisions of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (&#147;ERISA&#148;).&#160; To the extent that ERISA applies, the ERISA
provisions are set forth on Appendix B to the Policy.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">G.&#160; Dispute
Resolution Governing Law</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Any and all disputes arising under this Policy must be
resolved in accordance with the TriMas Dispute Resolution Policy process, as
set forth in the ERISA attachment on Appendix B to the Plan. To the extent not
preempted by Federal law, this Policy and all disputes related to it shall be
governed by Michigan law, without regard to conflict of law principles.</font></p>


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<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">H.&#160;
Amendments and Termination</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This Policy may be amended or terminated at any time
by the Compensation Committee; provided, however, that no amendment or
termination may adversely affect any Executive without the Executive&#146;s prior
written consent.&#160; Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Compensation Committee may amend or terminate the Policy at any
time following twelve (12) months&#146; written notice to any adversely affected
Executive.</font></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">APPENDIX <u>A<br>
APPLICATION OF GOLDEN PARACHUTE LIMITATIONS</u></font></b></p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">1.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Cap on Payments</u></font></b>.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 75.6pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-39.6pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>General
Rules</u>. The Code may place significant tax burdens on Executive and Company
if the total payments made to Executive due to a Change of Control exceed
prescribed limits.&#160; In order to avoid
this excise tax and the related adverse tax consequences for Company, by
signing this Agreement, Executive will be agreeing that, subject to the
exception noted below, the present value of Executive&#146;s Total Payments will not
exceed an amount equal to Executive&#146;s Cap.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 75.6pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-39.6pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Special
Definitions</u>.&#160; For purposes of this
Section, the following specialized terms will have the following meanings:</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-28.8pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>&#147;Base&#160; Period&#160;
Income&#148;</u>.&#160; &#147;Base&#160; Period&#160;
Income&#148; is an amount equal to Executive&#146;s &#147;annualized includable
compensation&#148; for the &#147;base period&#148; as defined in Sections&nbsp;280G(d)(1)
and&nbsp;(2) of the Code and the regulations adopted thereunder. Generally,
Executive&#146;s &#147;annualized includable compensation&#148; is the average of Executive&#146;s
annual taxable income from Company for the &#147;base period,&#148; which is the five
calendar years prior to the year in which the Change of Control occurs. These
concepts are complicated and technical and all of the rules set forth in the
applicable regulations apply for purposes of this Agreement.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-28.8pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(2)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>&#147;Cap&#148;
or &#147;280G Cap&#148;</u>. &#147;Cap&#148; or &#147;280G Cap&#148; shall mean an amount equal to 2.99&nbsp;times
Executive&#146;s &#147;Base Period Income.&#148;&#160; This
is the maximum amount which Executive may receive without becoming subject to
the excise tax imposed by Section&nbsp;4999 of the Code or which Company may
pay without loss of deduction under Section&nbsp;280G of the Code.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-28.8pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(3)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>&#147;Total&#160; Payments&#148;</u>.&#160; The &#147;Total Payments&#148; include any &#147;payments in
the nature of compensation&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;280G of the Code and
the regulations adopted thereunder), made pursuant to this Policy or otherwise,
to or for Executive&#146;s benefit, the receipt of which is contingent on a Change of
Control and to which Section&nbsp;280G of the Code applies.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Calculating
the Cap and Adjusting Payments</u>. If Company believes that these rules will
result in a reduction of the payments to which Executive is entitled under this
Agreement, it will so notify Executive as soon as possible. Company will then,
at its expense, retain a &#147;Consultant&#148; (which shall be a law firm, a certified
public accounting firm, and/or a firm of recognized executive compensation
consultants) to provide an opinion or opinions concerning whether Executive&#146;s
Total Payments exceed the limit discussed above. Company will select the
Consultant.&#160; At a minimum, the opinions
required by this Section must set forth the amount of Executive&#146;s Base Period
Income, the present value of the Total Payments and the amount and present
value of any excess parachute payments.&#160;
If the opinions state that there would be an excess parachute payment,
Executive&#146;s payments under this Policy will be reduced to the Cap. Executive
will be allowed to choose the payment that should be reduced or eliminated, but
the payment Executive chooses to reduce or eliminate must be a payment determined
by such Consultant to be includable in Total Payments.&#160; Executive&#146;s decision shall be in writing and
delivered to Company within thirty (30)&nbsp;days of Executive&#146;s receipt of
such opinions. If Executive fails to so notify Company, Company will decide which
payments to reduce or eliminate.&#160; If the
Consultant selected to provide the opinions referred to above so requests in
connection with the opinion required by this Section, a firm of recognized
executive compensation consultants selected by Company shall provide an
opinion, upon which such Consultant may rely, as to the reasonableness of any
item of compensation as reasonable compensation for services rendered before or
after the Change of Control.&#160; If Company
believes that Executive&#146;s Total Payments will exceed the limitations of this
Section, it will nonetheless make payments to Executive, at the times stated
above, in the </p>

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amount that it believes may be paid without exceeding such limitations. The
balance, if any, will then be paid after the opinions called for above have
been received.&#160; If it is ultimately
determined, pursuant to the opinion referred to above or by the Internal
Revenue Service, that a greater payment should have been made to Executive,
Company shall pay Executive the amount of the deficiency, together with
interest thereon from the date such amount should have been paid to the date of
such payment, at the rate set forth above, so that Executive will have received
or be entitled to receive the maximum amount to which Executive is entitled
under this Agreement.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Effect
of Repeal</u>.&#160; In the event that the
provisions of Sections&nbsp;280G and&nbsp;4999 of the Code are repealed without
succession, this Section shall be of no further force or effect.</p>

<p style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 72.0pt;text-autospace:none;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(e)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Exception</u>.&#160; The Consultant selected pursuant to
Section&nbsp;1(c) of Appendix A will calculate Executive&#146;s &#147;Uncapped Benefit&#148;
and Executive&#146;s &#147;Capped Benefit.&#148;&#160; The
limitations of Section&nbsp;1(a) of Appendix&nbsp;A shall not apply to
Executive&#146;s benefit if the Company reasonably determines that the amount of the
Uncapped Benefit that would be retained by Executive, after payment of all
applicable taxes by Executive, including excise tax (but not the amount of any
excise tax arising from any payment under Section&nbsp;2 of Appendix&nbsp;A),
exceeds the Capped Benefit, after payment by Executive of all applicable
taxes.&#160; If the after tax amount of the
Uncapped Benefit that would be retained by Executive is equal to or less than
the after tax amount of the Capped Benefit that would be retained by Executive,
then payments to Executive shall be adjusted, as necessary, so Executive&#146;s
Capped Benefit is not exceeded, as provided in Section&nbsp;1(a) of
Appendix&nbsp;A.&#160; For this purpose,
Executive&#146;s &#147;Uncapped Benefit&#148; is the amount to which Executive would be
entitled pursuant to Section&nbsp;4 of the Policy, without regard to the
limitations of Section&nbsp;1(a) of Appendix&nbsp;A.&#160; Executive&#146;s &#147;Capped Benefit&#148; is the amount to
which Executive would be entitled pursuant to Section 4 of the Policy after the
application of the limitations of Section&nbsp;1(a) of Appendix&nbsp;A.&#160; In making this determination the Company
shall use Executive&#146;s total presumed taxes.&#160;
&#147;Total presumed taxes&#148; means all federal, state and local income taxes,
excise taxes and employment taxes. Executive&#146;s total presumed taxes shall be conclusively
calculated using a combined tax rate equal to the sum of the maximum marginal
federal and applicable state and local income tax rates and employment and
excise tax rates.&#160; The state tax rate for
Executive&#146;s principal place of residence will be used and no adjustments will
be made for the deduction of state taxes on the federal return, any deduction
of federal taxes on a state return, the loss of itemized deductions or
exemptions, or for any other purpose.</p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Payment of Excise Tax</u></b>.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the Cap imposed by Section&nbsp;1(a) of
Appendix&nbsp;A does not apply to Executive because of the exception provided
by Section&nbsp;1(e) of Appendix&nbsp;A, Company shall pay Executive an amount,
in addition to the payments otherwise due hereunder, that is calculated to
equal the amount of excise tax that Executive will incur under Section&nbsp;4999
of the Code in connection with Total Payments and this payment under
Section&nbsp;2 of Appendix&nbsp;A.&#160; This
amount will be calculated by the Consultant and will paid by Company, less
applicable tax withholdings, as soon as possible after the amount of the
Uncapped Benefit is determined.&#160; No
adjustment shall be required if the actual amount of the excise tax is more or
less than the amount calculated by the Consultant.&#160; The Executive shall not be entitled to any
tax &#147;gross up&#148; payments pursuant to this provision.</font></p>

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<p align="center" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-indent:36.0pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">APPENDIX
B<br>
ERISA ATTACHMENT TO TRIMAS CORPORATION<br>
EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE/CHANGE OF CONTROL POLICY</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The TriMas Corporation Executive Severance/Change of
Control Policy (the &#147;Policy&#148;), is intended to constitute an unfunded plan
maintained primarily for the purpose of providing benefits for a select group
of management or highly compensated employees under Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3)
and 401(a)(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended (&#147;ERISA&#148;).&#160; Notwithstanding any
contrary provisions in the Policy, the Policy is subject to the provisions set
forth below.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Plan
Administrator and Named Fiduciary</u>.&#160;
The Plan Administrator and Named Fiduciary of the Plan for purposes of
ERISA shall be TriMas Corporation, or any successor thereto.&#160; The address of the Plan Administrator is
39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Bloomfield Hills, MI&#160; 48304.&#160;
The Plan Administrator shall have absolute discretion to administer the
Plan, including but not limited to questions of construction, interpretation
and eligibility under the Plan.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Claims
Procedure</u>.&#160; Claims for benefits under
the Policy shall be processed in accordance with the TriMas Corporation
Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy (the &#147;ADR Policy&#148;), subject, however, to
the modifications described below.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Mediation</u>.&#160; If an Executive is unable to resolve a
dispute over benefits under the Policy through internal human resource
channels, he or she must request mediation of the dispute.&#160; The decision of the mediator shall be
delivered to the Executive electronically or by mail within 90 days after the
Executive&#146;s request for mediation, unless circumstances require an
extension.&#160; The need for an extension
shall be communicated to the Executive before the expiration of the initial 90
day period.&#160; The extension may not exceed
90 days.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the mediator denies
the Executive&#146;s claim for benefits, the mediator shall provide, in written or
electronic form, a notice of a claim denial, which sets forth:</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">the specific reasons for the denial;</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(2)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">reference to specific provisions of the
Policy upon which the denial is based;</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(3)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">a description of any additional material
or information necessary for the Executive to perfect his or her claim, along
with an explanation of why such material or information is necessary; and</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(4)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">an explanation of claim review procedures
under the Policy and the time limits applicable to such procedures.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Any
such claim denial notice shall be written in a manner that may be understood
without legal or actuarial counsel.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Arbitration</u>.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">An Executive whose claim for benefits has
been wholly or partially denied by the mediator may request arbitration of such
denial.&#160; The request for arbitration must
be in written or electronic form, and delivered to the Plan Administrator
within 60 days following the denial of the claim by the mediator.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The request should set forth the reasons why the
Executive believes the denial of his or her claim is incorrect.&#160; The Executive shall be entitled to submit
such issues, comments, documents, or records as the Executive shall consider
relevant to a determination of the claim, without regard to whether such
information was submitted to or considered by the</font></p>

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<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">mediator. Prior to submitting such request, the
Executive shall be provided, upon request and free of charge, reasonable access
to, and copies of, such documents, records, and other information that are
relevant to the claim.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(2)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The Executive may, at all stages of
review, be represented by counsel, legal or otherwise, of his or her choice,
provided that the fees and expenses of the Executive&#146;s counsel shall be borne
by the Executive.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="font-family:Times New Roman;margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 108.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:-36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(3)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The Plan Administrator&#146;s decision with
respect to any such review shall be delivered electronically or in writing to
the Executive no later than 60 days following receipt by the Plan Administrator
of the Executive&#146;s request, unless special circumstances, such as the need to
hold a hearing, require an extension of time for processing.&#160; If an extension is needed, the Plan
Administrator shall, before the end of the initial review period, give the
Executive written notice of the special circumstances requiring the extension
and the date by which he or she expects a decision will be rendered. In any
event, the Plan Administrator must provide the Executive with written or
electronic notification of the decision on review no later than 120 days after
receipt of the Executive&#146;s request.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">In the case of an
adverse benefit determination by the arbitrator, the notification shall set
forth the information described in Section (a)(1) and (2) above, a statement
that the Executive is entitled to receive, upon request and at no charge,
reasonable access to, and copies of, all documents, records, and other
information relevant to the claim, a description of any voluntary appeal
procedure offered by the Policy, and the Executive&#146;s right to obtain
information about the appeals procedure.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Time Limits Affecting Jurisdiction</u>.&#160; The Plan Administrator shall not entertain a
claim or a request for review unless it is filed timely in the manner specified
by subsection (c) above, which is a condition precedent to obtaining review by
the Plan Administrator.&#160; The period of
time within which the benefit determination, or an appeal of a benefit
determination, is required to be made shall begin at the time the claim or
appeal is filed and without regard to whether all the information necessary to
make a determination accompanies the filing.&#160;
If the period of review is extended because of the Executive&#146;s failure
to submit all necessary information, the period for making the determination
shall be tolled from the date the notice of extension is sent to the Executive
to the date on which the Executive responds to the request.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>TriMas Alternative Dispute
Resolution Policy Process</u>.&#160; An
arbitrator selected pursuant to the ADR Policy, as modified above, shall not
have jurisdiction or authority to change, add to or subtract from any of the
provisions of the Policy.&#160; The arbitrator&#146;s
sole authority shall be to interpret or apply the provisions of the Policy, and
the arbitrator shall have the power to compel attendance of witnesses at the
hearing.&#160; The arbitrator shall be
appointed upon mutual agreement of the Corporation and the Executive pursuant
to the arbitration rules referenced above.&#160;
Once an Executive commences arbitration proceedings, the Executive shall
not be permitted to terminate the arbitration proceedings without the express
written consent of the Corporation.&#160; Any
court having jurisdiction may enter a judgment based upon such
arbitration.&#160; All decisions of the arbitrator
shall be final and binding on the Executive and the Corporation without appeal
to any court.&#160; The costs of the
arbitration shall be split equally between the parties.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Non-alienation of Benefits</u>.&#160; Except in so far as this provision may be
contrary to applicable law, no sale, transfer, alienation, assignment, pledge
collateralization, or attachment of any benefits under the Policy shall be
valid or recognized by the Corporation.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0pt 0pt 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36.0pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This ERISA Attachment to
the TriMas Corporation Executive Severance/Change in Control Policy has been
executed as of __________, 2006.</font></p>

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