GDX Automotive is awarded the door sealing system on the 2005 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Cabrio

Sacramento, California, July 28 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its GDX Automotive segment has been awarded the design and production of the door sealing system for the BMW 3 Series Coupe and Cabrio. GDX Automotive has a long-standing relationship with BMW. The award of this program represents approximately euro 70 million (US$73 million) over the life of the vehicle.

"This is an important vehicle for BMW and for GDX Automotive and further demonstrates our ability to design and deliver world class sealing systems," said Mike Bryant, president of GDX Automotive. GDX Automotive is the world's second largest automotive vehicle sealing supplier and a global leader in sealing technology for cars and light trucks.

GenCorp is a global, technology-based manufacturer with leading positions in automotive, aerospace and defence and pharmaceutical fine chemical industries. For more information on GenCorp visit the Company's web site at http://www.gencorp.com/ .