Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2008 2nd Quarter Results

NOVI, Mich., July 24 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call with investors on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2008 second quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions.

A news release detailing the company's results will be posted to the Cooper-Standard Web site: ( www.cooperstandard.com ) on Thursday, August 14, 2008, before the market opens. Cooper-Standard Automotive Chairman Jim McElya, President and CEO Ed Hasler and CFO Allen Campbell will host the call. A copy of the presentation will be available on the Web site 30 minutes prior to the call.

To participate, North American callers should dial toll-free: 800-406-5356 (international callers dial 001-913-312-0635) and provide passcode 7731146 or ask to be connected to the Cooper-Standard Automotive 2nd quarter teleconference. Callers should dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Financial and automotive analysts are invited to ask questions after the presentations are made.

Callers unable to participate during the live teleconference may visit the Investor Relations portion of the Cooper-Standard Web site ( www.cooperstandard.com ) after 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 14, 2008, for detailed instructions on accessing an audio replay of the call. North American callers dial 888-203-1112 (international callers dial 001-719-457-0820). At the prompt, enter the following passcode: 7731146.

About Cooper-Standard Automotive

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., headquartered in Novi, Mich., is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and marketing of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include body sealing systems, fluid handling systems, and NVH control systems. Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. employs approximately 19,000 people globally with more than 70 facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.cooperstandard.com.

Cooper-Standard is a privately-held portfolio company of The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Funds.

The Cypress Group is a private equity investment firm managing more than $3.5 billion of capital. Cypress has an extensive track record of making growth-oriented investments in targeted industry sectors and building equity value alongside proven management teams.

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms.