Metaldyne Conference Call to Report 2002 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 4 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss its 2002 fourth quarter and year-end results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timothy D. Leuliette and Executive Vice President and CFO William M. Lowe will co-host the call.

To participate by phone, please dial: 888-328-2940. Callers should ask to be connected to the Metaldyne fourth quarter and year-end earnings call. Participants can download a corresponding presentation from the Metaldyne web site at www.metaldyne.com . The presentation can be found by clicking the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link on the homepage.

If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the conference call will be available March 4-11, 2003. To access the replay, please dial: 800-633-8284 and use reservation number 21124814.

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/ .