Metaldyne Signs Full-Service Supplier Agreement With BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems

   Deal Calls for Metaldyne to Become the Key Source for Forged Components

    PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 19 Metaldyne Corporation announced
today that it has signed a full-service supplier agreement with BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems, Inc.  The agreement calls for Metaldyne to produce
forged components including a broad range of shafts and gears for use in
BorgWarner four-wheel-drive transfer cases.
    Under the agreement, Metaldyne has delivered initial shipments of a family
of forged shafts and gears for several new transfer case applications
BorgWarner has been awarded by a major North American carmaker for use in a
popular line of full-size, four wheel drive vehicles including SUVs.  At full
production, the contract is valued at nearly $11 million annually.
    "We are pleased to be awarded full-service supplier status by BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems," said Roy Parrott, Metaldyne group president of business
operations.  "This agreement demonstrates our commitment to producing high
quality transfer case products that add value to our customers' products."
    Metaldyne will support the BorgWarner business through nine forging and
machining facilities in North America.

    About Metaldyne Corporation
    Metaldyne Corporation is a leading global designer and supplier of metal
formed components, assemblies and modules for transportation-related
powertrain and chassis applications, including engine, transmission/transfer
case, wheel-end and suspension, axle and driveline, and noise and vibration
control products.  Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan with annual revenues in
excess of $2.3 billion, the company employs more than 12,500 employees at more
than 79 facilities in 12 countries.  Metaldyne Sintered Components (formerly
MascoTech Sintered Components) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of
transportation-related powder metal products, having pioneered the
commercialization of powder metal forged connecting rods in North America. For
more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com .

    About BorgWarner
    Chicago-based BorgWarner is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications
worldwide.  The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 46
locations in 13 countries.  Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General
Motors, Toyota, Caterpillar, Navistar International and VW Group.  The
Internet address for BorgWarner is http://www.bwauto.com .  For additional
information, contact BorgWarner Corporate Communications at 312-322-8500.