Minneapolis/St.

Each of the 500 free bikes will be equipped with Shimano's Nexus
components, which are designed to maximize durability , efficiency and
ease of use at an affordable price.m. Viper cruisers are
distributed and sold under the Viper brand name through a nationwide
independent dealer network. It has been beneficial to us over the last two years to
have made strategic acquisitions such as Ampafrance and Pacific Cycle.1 million a year ago. Dorel's Schwinn brand launched the "rebirth of cool" with the Sting-Ray
chopper style bike in April. Six of the 10 directors are now external members. In Canada, Dorel operates
Dorel Canada, Ridgewood Industries and Dorel Home Products.

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Orange County, Calif. PDT

-- Kick-off and registration for Group Health's Commute
Challenge, one of the largest bike transportation programs in
the country

-- Presentations from King County Council Transportation
Committee , Sound Transit, Cascade Bicycle Club and Bicycling
magazine

-- Display of Sound Transit's hybrid busses with SportWorks
triple bike racks

San Francisco Bay Area

-- Friday, May 6 at Justin Herman Plaza, 12 noon - 2 p.

Viper Motorcycle Company to Introduce Donnie Smith Designed Chopper at the Donnie Smith Invitational Show

Earnings topped the US$100 million mark for the first time,
a 35% year-over-year increase.
"Dorel is a highly diversified company appealing to a wide variety of
customers. Earnings increased
40% to US$27. The motor scooter market is the fastest
growing motorcycle segment.
Cosco Home + Office, part of Dorel's Home Furnishings sector, was
recently named Wal Mart's hardware Vendor of the Year for its innovative lines
of ladders and step stools. He has also held senior positions at Samsonite and
General Motors.

Profile

Dorel Industries (TSX: DII. As a
result, readers are advised that actual results may differ from expected
results.

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"Donnie Smith's design and attention to detail is outstanding," said Terry
Nesbitt, President of Viper Motorcycle. Revenues reached US$1. Such factors may include, without excluding other
considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results, evolution in customer
demand for the Company's products and services, the impact of price pressures
exerted by competitors, and general market trends or economic changes.

The usual versions are choppers, but the category also includes species such as tallbikes, battle wagons, and amphibious pleasure craft.

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m. "As a 60-year old woman looking to keep in
shape, I joined the bike to work revolution," said Doris Dungan, a
Seattle area resident .shimano.

2005 outlook

While Dorel no longer provides specific earnings guidance , Dorel CFO,
Jeffrey Schwartz, did outline some of Dorel's expectations for 2005.
"The 2005 effective tax rate is expected to return to traditional levels
in the range of 15% to 20%, due mainly to anticipated changes in the mix of
earnings as the Company works in different tax jurisdictions ."

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Robert P.
US operations include Dorel Juvenile Group USA, which markets the Cosco
and Safety 1st brands as well Eddie Bauer and Disney Baby licensed products;
Ameriwood Industries, which markets ready-to-assemble products under the
Ameriwood, Carina, SystemBuild, Altra Furniture and Ridgewood/Charleswood
brands as well as California Closets and Trading Spaces licenses; Cosco Home +
Office, which markets home/office products under the Cosco and Cosco Ability
Essentials brands and Samsonite license; and Pacific Cycle, which markets the
Schwinn , Mongoose, GT, InSTEP and Roadmaster brands.

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This new Viper
model has the style and appeal of a chopper combined with Viper's proprietary
and distinctive features that include a fat rear tire, right-hand drive,
rubber mount engine, 38 degree rake and the VHD patented drive system.59 per share for the first quarter last year. The bike was on numerous retailer and media top 10
Christmas gift lists and was named the 2004 Outdoor Toy of the Year by the Toy
Industry Association. Since
March, all children under the age of 7 have been required to ride in a belt-
positioning booster while traveling in New York.

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Calendar Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Sports Editors

IRVINE, Calif. "I gained a lot of benefits including energy,
relaxation, and enjoyment of the commute each way.
The Viper Dragon shares many of the proprietary features of the Viper
Diablo, including a rubber mounted proprietary Viper billet engine, oil-in-
the-frame Viper chassis, patented Viper Hyper-Drive system , right-hand drive,
adjustable Viper air ride suspension and styling from Hall of Fame master
builder Donnie Smith. We are leaders in many product categories, 12
months of the year.4 million or US$0 . Other states throughout the
US are proposing and approving similar legislation in an effort to make
booster seat use more uniform.

This section is for bikes that are constructed for reasons other than performance or utility.

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Madison, Wis.

Phoenix, Ariz."

About Shimano

Committed to the ideal of promoting health and happiness through
the enjoyment of nature and the world around us, Shimano American
Corporation proudly supports Bicycling Magazine's BikeTown program, as
well as the League of American Bicyclists and National Bike to Work
Week, all of which promote healthy , active lifestyles while spreading
smiles and reducing pollution and traffic congestion through use of
the bicycle. The Company's website is
http://vipermotorcycle.83 per share, fully diluted, compared to
US$19. 2004 sales were
US$1.

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Shimano's Bike To Work Program Promotes Cycling as a Lifestyle

"
In each of Shimano's Bike To Work markets, 50 free bikes will be
given away at a variety of bike festivals and presentations. I think the project turned
out extremely well and I am proud to have my signature on the Viper's new
Dragon choppers.

Product development brings results

An important element of Dorel's success is its in-house design of
exciting, quality, name branded consumer products.
The Safety 1st Corvette motorized ride-on electric car, a new Dorel
Juvenile product category launched in 2004, was also named in several 2004
Christmas lists. Mr .

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, will unveil its new
Donnie Smith designed Viper Dragon Chopper at the Donnie Smith Invitational
Bike Show at Excel Center in St.
Together, our customers will be able to ride an OEM Chopper with its own
flavor and excellent handling characteristics. "These achievements were made despite serious
obstacles such as high petroleum costs, increased raw material prices and
shortages of certain materials," said Mr. Schwartz.
The new Sting-Ray Electric(TM) was unveiled at the shareholder 's meeting
and will be available at various Schwinn retailers beginning in late May. The fire truck
ride-on has also proven to be a great hit and several more models are in the
works, such as a batmobile. "We
anticipate revenues will grow in the range of 5% to 10%, while our gross
margin levels are expected to improve marginally as we believe commodity
prices will remain at their currently high levels.

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"Shimano's Bike To Work program was developed to promote cycling
as transportation , and particularly to demonstrate how easily cycling
can be integrated with public transportation ," said Jasen Thorpe,
Shimano American Corporation's consumer marketing manager."

About Viper Motorcycle Company
Viper Motorcycle Company designs, manufacturers and markets a line of
premium custom V-Twin super cruiser motorcycles.
With Dorel's Cosco and Safety 1st brands , the Company expects to benefit
from the added consumer awareness these laws will generate. Baird was a consultant in the New York office for a major international
recruitment firm where he specialized in the consumer products industry and
marketing management.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information provided herein, this press release may
contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature concerning the
future performance of the Company.

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SV, DII .

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In April 2005, over 2,000 people responded with essay
submissions and 500 of the most compelling stories will be awarded a
new bike during National Bike Month in May. Participants will also receive a
Bell helmet, a Kryptonite bike lock, CatEye headlights, rear-flashers
and cycle computers (to track speed and mileage) and other cycling
gear.m.
Fiscal 2004 was the best ever for Dorel . Dorel also has
offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China which oversee the sourcing,
engineering and logistics of all Asian operations.

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- 9:30 a. A manufacturer of cycling components sold worldwide ,
Shimano has equipped the bikes of Tour de France winner, Lance
Armstrong, the Discovery Channel Cycling Team and numerous top-level
professional teams, as well as road and mountain bike Olympic , World
Championship and World Cup winners.

SV, DII. Dorel is far from a one
product , one season company.
Market research indicates that the chopper bicycle style is not a brief
trend and that youngsters are specifically looking for the Schwinn Sting-Ray.

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Seattle, Wash . (TSX: DII.

A boost for car seats

In the US, 2005 car seat sales are projected to grow by 15% to 20% in
unit volume due to new booster seat legislation in several states.
Mr.

Gearing up for prevention

At the close of the meeting, Dorel announced it was equipping Sun Youth
Organization's Montreal summer security bike patrol with Schwinn mountain
bikes for its full 30 member contingent.

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The 10 participating metropolitan areas include:

Denver, Colo. Cycling to work is
an excellent habit to develop and the minor investment in time and a
quality bike is easily paid back."
"Viper's progress has been remarkable, and I 've been truly impressed with
the design innovations and features of Viper's bikes," Smith said.2 million or US$0.

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All participants will be
able to keep their bicycles following the conclusion of Bike to Work
2005.

Portland, Ore. "Everyone
had a blast riding a bike as a kid. Beyond manufacturing components
for world-class competition, Shimano strives to make all types of
cycling -- whether for transportation, health, leisure or simply for
fun -- more enjoyable by producing affordable , reliable, easy-to-use
components, such as the Nexus line of internally-geared hubs found on
all BikeTown bikes. He told his
audience that product development is just one of the strengths that has
created a ten-year compound annual growth rate of 22% for revenue and 33% for
net income. While , for example, the RTA furniture
sector was tougher last year, bikes were red hot.6 million, compared to US$391.

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Examples
of bike giveaway events include:

Seattle

-- Monday, May 2 at Gas Works Park, 12 noon - 2 p.

-- Presentations from Kozo Shimano, Orange County Supervisors and
Orange County Transportation Authority Board Members

-- A bike ride from Shimano headquarters to Irvine MetroLink
Station

-- At Irvine MetroLink Station, winners will be presented with
Southwest Airline tickets, cycling gear, golf outings and gift
certificates

Since The League of American Bicyclists first established Bike to
Work Day in 1956, grass roots efforts to lead these types of campaigns
have sprung up across the country and encouraged the "average Joe" to
commute to work by bike. Shimano also produces a complete line of fishing
rods and reels.com . - Diversity a key to success
- New Schwinn products expected to build on Sting-Ray mania
- Annual revenue growth of 5% - 10% anticipated
- Additional independent Board member elected

MONTREAL, May 18 - Shareholders attending the
Dorel Industries Inc.
Following the meeting , noon-time office workers were treated to a
spectacular demonstration of Pacific Cycle's internationally renowned bicycle
stunt team on the plaza of Place Ville Marie to help launch the complex's
summer bicycle program.

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As part of the program, residents in 10 selected cities were asked
to share how they would incorporate a bike into their mass transit
commute. Paul, Minn. Shimano Nexus-equipped bikes help
riders rekindle that feeling of freedom while using bicycles for fun,
fitness and transportation .m. Paul, MN, March 19-20th. Readers accordingly should
not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements to reflect
anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances occurring after the date
of these forward-looking statements. Our free cash flow target for
the year is $100 million and it is our intention to use available free cash
flow to pay down debt. Dorel Asia sources
and imports home furnishings products.

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Cycling Component Manufacturer and Bike Industry Partners
Introduce Bike To Work By Giving Away 500 Free Bikes Nationwide

Shimano, a world-leading manufacturer in bicycle components,
announced its "Bike To Work" program.

Philadelphia, Pa . www. This was again evident in
2004. As
well, there is a new line of four-stroke gas-powered motor scooters, all
featuring the Schwinn Quality Seal. Baird of Stamford, Connecticut was elected to Dorel's Board of
Directors.

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"I'm
especially impressed with Viper's VHD drive system. By year end well over half a million units had
been sold in the US. The toy's success prompted retailer Toys R Us to name the
Dorel Juvenile Group, USA as one of its Vendors of the Year. Previously
Mr.7 billion. These statements are based on suppositions
and uncertainties as well as on management's best possible evaluation of
future events.

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Baird's election to the Dorel Board further reinforces the majority
of independent members.MV; NASDAQ: DIIB) is a global consumer
products company engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of a
diverse portfolio of powerful consumer brands, sold through its Juvenile, Home
Furnishings, and Recreational/Leisure segments.

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Washington, D.C. "The Dragon, like our Diablo, is an
engineered product with a unique style and an OEM identity.
Pacific Cycle, Dorel's Recreational/Leisure operating subsidiary, has
responded with a number of new Sting-Ray models for 2005 to further capture
the mania created, including adult units as well as 3 and 5 speed versions.

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-- Presentations from BART regarding Embarcadero BikeStation, Bay
Area Bicycle Coalition and Bicycling magazine

-- Bike to Work Day awards from the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission

-- A bike ride down San Francisco's picturesque Embarcadero

-- Live music from the band Rhythm Matrix

-- Registration for Bike to Work Day held on Thursday, A juice peddler, tabling by sponsors, snacks, and free prizes

Orange County

-- Monday, May 16 at Shimano American Corporation headquarters,
7:30 a.

Dorel sees continued growth in 2005

7 billion,
up 45% from 2003."

First quarter of 2005 starts strong

Solid organic growth and new product introductions across all divisions
have provided a good start for the year. Revenues rose 19% to
US$465. Headquartered in Montreal,
Dorel employs approximately 5,000 people in fourteen countries. Dorel Europe
markets juvenile products throughout Europe, under the Bebe Confort, Maxi-
Cosi, Quinny, Safety 1st, Babideal, and Baby Relax brands.

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San Francisco Bay Area, Calif. MINNEAPOLIS, Viper Motorcycle Company
(OTC: VPWS), a subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc.

The foregoing material may contain forward-looking statements.

We caution
that such statements may be subject to uncertainties and actual results could
differ materially from the foregoing statements. And, he said additional growth is expected through 2005. These
companies were profitable from day one and have contributed significantly to
our growth. Nonetheless , we
fully expect improvement on the bottom line. Baird is President and CEO of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care and has extensive expertise in consumer products.

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Through partnerships with the
League of American Bicyclists and Bicycling magazine, this program was
developed to encourage people to utilize a bicycle as a primary source
of transportation on their daily commute to and from work. Overall interest in the Diablo
has been incredible; we anticipate initial demand of the Dragon also will
greatly exceed the supply.MV; NASDAQ: DIIB) annual general
meeting today were treated to an animated demonstration of the global consumer
product company's hottest products by CEO, Martin Schwartz. Our various businesses provide the buffer that is sometimes needed
to overcome issues in specific areas. There will be less capital
spending in 2005 as we have completed major projects, particularly the
"factory-of-the-future" in Columbus, Indiana.