Citation Promotes Jeff Paxton to V.P. Product Engineering & Development

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 22, 2004 -- Citation Corporation ("Citation") announced today that it has promoted Jeffrey N. Paxton to the position of Vice President, Product Engineering & Development. Paxton holds a Master's Degree in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York and has worked for Citation for eight years in the Product Development area.

Mr. Paxton lives in Novi, Michigan where he participates in both civic and professional associations. He will continue to be headquartered in Citation's Novi, Michigan offices.

About Citation Corporation

Citation Corporation is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of cast, forged and machined components for the capital and durable goods industries, including automotive and industrial markets. Citation has approximately five thousand employees serving seventeen divisions in eight states. The company produces aluminum, steel and iron castings; steel forgings; and machined and assembled components for automobiles and light, medium and heavy trucks; off-highway construction equipment; agricultural equipment; pumps; compressors; industrial valves; machine tools; aircraft; oil tools and other durable goods. Annual sales exceed $650 million.