Metaldyne Announces 20 Additional Sites Achieve ISO 14001 Certification

    PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Metaldyne announced today that an
additional 20 sites worldwide have been registered to the International
Organization of Standardization (ISO) 14001 environmental certification,
including 19 manufacturing facilities and its corporate headquarters in
Plymouth, Mich.
    ISO 14001 is an international environmental management system that
integrates business practices with environmental goals to control impact on
the environment while promoting productivity and reduction of waste.
    "This achievement demonstrates that Metaldyne has taken a serious,
quality-based approach to environmental management that is consistent with the
expectations of our automotive customers," said Dean Teeples, director,
environmental health and safety.
    Metaldyne currently has 31 of its 50 locations registered for ISO 14001
certification, including 30 manufacturing sites and its corporate headquarters
in Plymouth, Mich.  The company's 30 manufacturing sites that have achieved
certification include:

    Engine Group
    *  Metaldyne Tubular Products - Hamburg, MI
    *  Metaldyne Sintered Components - Valencia, Spain
    *  Metaldyne Sintered Components - North Vernon, IN
    *  Metaldyne Sintered Components - St. Marys, PA
    *  Metaldyne Sintered Components - Ridgway, PA
    *  Metaldyne Sintered Components - Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
    *  Metaldyne Powertrain/NVH - Litchfield, MI
    *  Metaldyne Powertrain/NVH - Middleville, MI
    *  Metaldyne Powertrain/NVH - Thamesville, Canada
    *  Metaldyne Powertrain/NVH - Fremont, IN
    *  Metaldyne International UK - Halifax, United Kingdom
    *  Metaldyne International France - Lyon, France
    *  Metaldyne International Spain - Barcelona, Spain

    Driveline Group
    *  Metaldyne Precision Forming - Ft. Wayne, IN
    *  Metaldyne Precision Forming - Detroit, MI
    *  Metaldyne Precision Forming - Fraser, MI
    *  Metaldyne Precision Forming - Canal Fulton, OH
    *  Metaldyne Precision Forming - Minerva, OH
    *  Metaldyne Transmission & Program Management - Farmington Hills, MI
    *  Metaldyne Hatebur Operations - Royal Oak, MI
    *  Metaldyne Hydraulic Controls - Bedford Heights, OH
    *  Metaldyne Hydraulic Controls - Rome, GA
    *  Metaldyne Hydraulic Controls - Niles, IL
    *  Metaldyne Hydraulic Controls - Twinsburg, OH
    *  Holzer GmbH & Co. - Zell am Harmersbach, Germany
    *  Metaldyne Hydraulic Controls Tech Center - Solon, OH
    *  Metaldyne Transmission and Program Management - Bluffton, IN

    Chassis Group
    *  Metaldyne Wheel End - Edon, OH
    *  Metaldyne Wheel End - Greenville, NC
    *  Metaldyne Fittings - Livonia, MI

    About Metaldyne
    Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based
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
to the motor vehicle industry.  The company serves the automotive segment
through its Chassis, Driveline & Transmission, and Engine Group.
    Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., Metaldyne's annual revenues exceed $1.4
billion.  The company employs nearly 8,500 employees at over 50 facilities in
11 countries.
    For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com .