Metaldyne New Castle Holds Open House May 21

Community Encouraged to Attend the Festivities

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 16 -- Metaldyne New Castle will host an Open House on Saturday, May 21, 2005. The event will be open to the public from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at Metaldyne New Castle, 1817 "I" Ave, New Castle, Ind. 47362.

This community event includes plant tours and family activities such as children's games, clowns, classic cars, cotton candy, popcorn, candy and more. Also included will be product, historical and UAW displays.

"This event is a key milestone for Metaldyne New Castle," said Al Malizia, vice president of operations, Metaldyne New Castle. "Since the acquisition of the New Castle facility last year, Metaldyne has achieved a great deal of success at this plant. The business model is working here at New Castle, and we look forward to sharing this celebration with the community."

No bricks from the Maxwell building will be available at this event. Bricks will be distributed at a later date, to be announced in The Courier Times.

About Metaldyne New Castle

Acquired from DaimlerChrysler in 2004, Metaldyne New Castle manufactures automotive components and assemblies for chassis and suspension applications. With approximately 1,000 employees, the facility produces products such as steering knuckles, ball joints and upper and lower control arm assemblies. Its customers include DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and Toyota.

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 45 facilities in 13 countries.