Metaldyne Expands Technical Capabilities in Plymouth, Mich.

Chassis Group Opens Technical Center near Corporate Headquarters

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 19 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has opened a 27,000 sq. ft. technical center in Plymouth, Mich. dedicated to the company's Chassis Group. The new facility will house Chassis Group personnel including finance, human resources, product engineering, program management, quality and testing.

The new technical center will allow the Chassis Group to significantly expand its design and development capabilities by adding new testing equipment and increasing floor space. The 13,000 sq. ft. test lab will serve as the design and development center for products such as chassis suspension components, wheel-end assemblies, ball joints and control arms.

"With the added floor space and new testing equipment this facility brings to Metaldyne we can add more value to our customers' chassis and suspension programs," said Joe Nowak, Chassis Group president. "We are now able to offer more design and development capabilities."

The new building is located in the same office park as the company's Corporate Headquarters and Group Operations and Technical Center.

About Metaldyne

Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for the automotive industry. Through its Chassis, Driveline and Transmission, and Engine groups, the company supplies a wide range of products for powertrain and chassis applications for engines, transmission/transfer cases, wheel-ends and suspension systems, axles and driveline systems. Metaldyne is also a globally recognized leader in noise and vibration control products.

Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., Metaldyne's annual revenues are approximately $2 billion. The company employs more than 7,500 at nearly 50 facilities in 11 countries.

For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com/ .