Metaldyne Participates in FISITA

Tim Leuliette Speaks at Global Engineering Congress

BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 -- Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Tim Leuliette kicked off the opening session of FISITA World Automotive Congress in Barcelona, Spain, today, speaking on the important balance between technology and economics.

"I believe that the greatest challenge the industry faces in the years ahead is balancing the ability to produce new technologies with the ability of a global customer base to afford them," said Leuliette. "Economics is as integral to technology as science is.

"We don't just use technology and we don't just create technology. We also inspire it. When we gather at these sessions, we celebrate the excitement of the product, but not always the attractiveness of our industry to the financial markets.

"Product technology will capture magazine covers and kudos from our peers, but process technology will not only allow us to survive in the changing economic turmoil, it will allow us to thrive in it."

Metaldyne is also presenting two technologies at the FISITA Congress Technical Sessions. The presentations focus on independent rear suspension and brake pulsation. "Metaldyne's process to reduce brake pulsation is a good example of how the company has leveraged process technology to reduce cost and improve quality for our customers," said Mike Martyniak, manager, Chassis Product Development, Metaldyne. "Metaldyne adds value to its customers' chassis and suspension programs by using these advanced processes to manufacture mini corner modules."

Mr. Leuliette's speech can be found at: http://metaldyne.com/metaldyne/sections/news/news_speeches.asp .

About FISITA

FISITA is the world body for automotive engineers with over 169,000 members in 33 countries covering over 93% of the vehicle producing world (The Society of Automotive Engineers is one of many global organizations participating in the Congress). The FISITA World Automotive Congress is the longest established international technology conference in the automotive industry. For more information visit: http://www.fisita.com/ .

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, and Engine Groups.

Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Metaldyne has annual revenues of nearly $2 billion. The company employs over 7,500 men and women at nearly 50 facilities in 12 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com/ .