Metaldyne Announces 2005 First Quarter Earnings Teleconference Date

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 4 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, May 1, 20050, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2005 first quarter 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.

To participate by phone, domestic callers should dial: 888-675-6293 (international callers should dial 706-634-1154). Callers should ask to be connected to the Metaldyne 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 "First 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 will be available for two weeks following the conference call. To access the replay, please dial: 800-633-8284 and reservation number 21246276. International callers can access the replay by dialing: 402-977-9140 and use reservation number 21246276.

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 approximately $2 billion. The company employs over 7,500 men and women at nearly 50 facilities in 13 countries.