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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1



DATE:  May 30, 2006

FROM:
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.
2791 Research Drive
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309

Sean McGuire  (248) 299-7500


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                  DURA TO CLOSE OPERATION IN BRANTFORD, ONTARIO


     ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 30--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:
DRRA), today announced that it will close its Brantford, Ontario, manufacturing
facility by June 2007. The 66,000- square-foot plant makes a variety of
automotive column shift assemblies. The facility closing will impact
approximately 120 jobs and the company will transfer Brantford production to
other DURA facilities to improve overall capacity utilization. Facilities
receiving the work will be announced at a later date.

     "This was a difficult, but necessary, decision based on the competitive
business environment in the automotive industry and we recognize the impact this
will have on our employees and the community," said Larry Denton, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of DURA Automotive. "We sincerely thank our Brantford
employees for their service and dedication.

     "As we move forward with our '50-cubed' initiatives, we will continue to
drive our worldwide efficiency by optimizing DURA's asset utilization rates and
streamlining processes throughout the entire organization. We are committed to
ensuring continued high performance in product quality and delivery for our
customers as we transition toward an improved 'best-in-cost' position."

     On February 9, 2006, DURA announced an initiative named 50-cubed that
established heightened performance goals in quality, worldwide efficiency and
profitability. The initiative included a facility restructuring plan projected
to result in the closure of five to 10 manufacturing facilities worldwide by the
end of 2007. The company currently has a presence in 14 countries

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and has 63 locations including its manufacturing facilities, technology and
customer service centers and joint venture companies. The Brantford facility is
the first facility closure announced as part of the 50-cubed initiative. The
company will announce further closure locations as information is available.


ABOUT DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
     DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer and
manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems, glass systems,
engineered assemblies, structural door modules and exterior trim systems for the
global automotive industry. The Company is also a leading supplier of similar
products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. The
company had 2005 sales of $2.35 billion. DURA sells its automotive products to
every North American, Asian and European original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
and many leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester
Hills, Mich. Information about DURA and its products is available on the
Internet at www.duraauto.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks
and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as "believe",
"expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate", or similar expressions.
These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in
light of its experience in the industry as well as its perspective of historical
trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it
believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results may differ
materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to (i) expected synergies, economies of
scale and cost savings from the Company's announced restructuring plans; (ii)
unanticipated difficulties servicing the indebtedness of the Company; (iii)
costs or operational difficulties related to integrating the operations of the
acquired entities with those of the Company being greater than expected; (iv)
labor disputes involving the Company or its significant customers; (v) risks
associated with conducting business in foreign countries, and (vi) general
economic or business conditions affecting the automotive industry, either
nationally or regionally, being less favorable than expected.

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