EXHIBIT 3.34 [SEAL] ARTICLES OF AMENDMENTS OF THE SUE ANNE GILROY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SECRETARY OF STATE State Form 38333 (R8 / 12-96) CORPORATIONS DIVISION Approved by State Board of Accounts 1995 302 W. Washington St. Rm . E018 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Telephone: (317) 232-6576 INSTRUCTIONS: Use 8 1/2" X 11" white paper for inserts. Indiana Code 23-1-38-1 et seq. Present original and two copies to address in upper right hand comer of this Please TYPE or PRINT. Filing Fee:$30.00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Corporation Date of incorporation Active Products Corporation February 11, 1958 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The undersigned office of the above referenced Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") existing pursuant to the provisions of: (indicate appropriate act) [X] Indiana Business corporation Law [ ] Indiana Professional Corporation Act of 1983 as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), desiring to give notice of corporate action effectuating amendment of certain provisions of its Articles of Incorporation, certify the following facts: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE I Amendment(s) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The exact text of Articles(s), Articles (NOTE: If amending the name of corporation, write Article "I" in space above and write "The name of the Corporation is _____________________," below.) The name of the Corporation is Tower Automotive Technology Products, Inc. APPROVED AND FILED [ILLEGIBLE] INC. SECRETARY OF STATE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE II - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of each amendment's adoption: January 5, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Continued on the reverse side) ARTICLE III Manner Of Adoption and Vote - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark applicable section: NOTE - Only in limited situations does Indiana law permit as Amendment without shareholder approval. Bacause a name change requires shareholder approval, Section 2 must be marked and either A or B completed. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] SECTION 1 This amendement was adopted by the Board of Directors or incorporators and shareholder action was not required. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [X] SECTION 2 The shareholders of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect to the amendment adopted the proposed amendment. The amendment was adopted by: (shareholder approval may be by either A or B.) A. Vote of such shareholders during a meeting called by the Board of Directors. The result of such vote is as follows: ----------------------------------------------------- Shares entitled to vote. ----------------------------------------------------- Number of shares represented at the meeting. ----------------------------------------------------- Shares voted in favor. ----------------------------------------------------- Shares voted against. ----------------------------------------------------- B. Unanimous written consent executed on January 5, 2001. and signed by all shareholders entitled to vote. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE IV Compliance with Legal Requirements - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The manner of the adoption of the Articles of Amendment and the vote by which they were adopted constitute full legal compliance with the provisions of the Act, the Articles of Incorporation, and the By-Laws of the Corporation. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I hereby verify, subject to the penalties of perjury, that the statements contained herein are true, this 5th day of January, 2001. xxxxxxxx - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature's of current officer Printed name of officer or chairman or chairman of the board of the board [ILLEGIBLE] Daniel H. Webber - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature's title Vice President RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARTICLE I- Name and Principle office ------------------------------------ Name of Corporation: ------------------- Active Products Corporation Principal Office: The address of the principal office of the Corporation is: ---------------- Post Office Address City State ZIP Code ------------------- ---- ----- -------- 32901 Gratiot Avenue Roseville Michigan 48066 ARTICLE II - Registered Office and Agent ---------------------------------------- Registered Agent: The name and street address of the Corporation's Registered Agent and Registered Office for the service of process are: Name of Registered Agent: ------------------------- National Registered Agents, Inc. Address of Registered Office City State ZIP Code ---------------------------- ---- ----- -------- 320 N. Meridian Street, Suit 817 Indianapolis Indiana 46204 ARTICLE III - Authorized Shares ------------------------------ Number of shares of the Corporation is authorized to issue: 1,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share. STATE OF INDIANA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT To Whom These Presents Come, Greeting: WHEREAS, there has been presented to me at this office, Articles of Amendment for: ACTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION and said Articles of Amendment have been prepared and signed in accordance with the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, I SUE ANNE GILROY, Secretary of state of Indiana, hereby certify that I have this day filed articles in this office. The effective date of these Articles of Amendment is July 29, 1999. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the State of Indiana, at the City of Indianapolis, this Twenty-ninth day of July, 1999.