Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2008 Fourth Quarter

NOVI, Mich., March 18, 2009: Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call and webcast with investors on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter and full year 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 Automotive Web site on Thursday, April 2, 2009 before the market opens. Cooper-Standard Automotive's executive team will host the call.

An interactive webcast will also be available via COOPER STANDARD or or SHAREHOLDERS.

To participate in a live question-and-answer session, North American callers should dial toll-free 877-852-6578 (international callers dial 001-719-325-4834) and provide pass code 6163124 or ask to be connected to the Cooper-Standard Automotive fourth quarter / full year 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. Those joining via the webcast may also submit questions electronically through the Web interface.

Individuals unable to participate during the live teleconference or webcast may visit the Investor Relations portion of the Cooper-Standard Automotive Web site above for a webcast replay of the presentation.