Metaldyne Announces 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Teleconference Date

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 17 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. EST to discuss its 2004 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timothy D. Leuliette and Executive Vice President and CFO Jeff Stafeil will co-host the call. Metaldyne will file its form 10K for fiscal-year ended January 2, 2005 prior to the April 4, 2005 deadline.

To participate by phone, domestic callers should dial: 866-787-0922 (international callers should dial 850-429-1263). Callers should ask to be connected to the Metaldyne fourth quarter and year-end earnings call. Participants can download a corresponding presentation from the Metaldyne web site at http://www.metaldyne.com/ . The presentation can be found by clicking the "Fourth Quarter Earnings Presentation" link on the homepage, and will be available at the start of the call.

If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks following the conference call. To access the replay, please dial: 800-374-0912 and use code 3026#. International callers can access the replay by dialing: 402-220-1661 and use code 3026#.

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.

Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., Metaldyne has annual revenues of nearly $2 billion. The company employs over 7,500 men and women at nearly 50 facilities in 13 countries.