TriMas Corporation Names Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as PR Counsel

TROY, Mich., March 25 -- TriMas Corporation has selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its public relations activities. The announcement was made by Grant H. Beard, president and CEO of TriMas, and Richard J. Donley, vice president and partner of the public relations firm.

Bianchi Public Relations will provide public relations counseling and media relations support for TriMas -- which is organized into four strategic business groups: Cequent, Rieke Packaging Systems, Fastening Systems and Industrial Specialties.

Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., TriMas is a diversified growth company of high-end, specialty niche businesses manufacturing a variety of products for the commercial, industrial and consumer markets worldwide. TriMas consists of 10 companies, employs nearly 5,000 employees at 80 different facilities in 10 countries and expects 2003 revenues of approximately $900 million. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com .

Troy, Mich.-based Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. has represented global clients that span the association, automotive, consulting, design, e-business, education, engineering, financial, high-tech, industrial and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1992, the agency offers a broad range of services with specialization in media relations. For more information, visit www.bianchipr.com .