Mail Stop 03-06 May 2, 2005 David D. Johnson Vice President and CFO Sypris Solutions, Inc. 101 Bullitt Lane, Suite 450 Louisville, Kentucky 40222 Re: Sypris Solutions, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 File No. 000-24020 Dear Mr. Johnson: We have completed our review of your Form 10-K and related filings and do not, at this time, have any further comments. Sincerely, Martin F. James Senior Assistant Chief Accountant ?? ?? ?? ??