Wescast Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Resigns

BRANTFORD, Ontario--Aug. 2, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast")(TSX:WCS.SV.A) today announced the resignation of Gordon Currie who has been the company's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the past two years, and the appointment of Dave Dean as V.P. Finance.

"Gord was an excellent asset to the company and the executive team and while I am disappointed to see him go, completely understand his personal circumstances," said Ed Frackowiak, Chairman and CEO.

"This was a difficult decision for me. Wescast has been a great company to work for and I have enjoyed my tenure there," said Mr. Currie.

Mr. Dean has been Director of Corporate Finance for the past three years and has been working closely with Mr. Currie in leading the corporate finance group at Wescast.

About Wescast

Wescast Industries Inc. is the world's largest supplier of exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks. The Company designs, casts, machines and assembles high-quality iron exhaust manifolds, turbo charger housings and integrated turbo manifolds for automotive OEMs. The Company's global sales and design activities are co-ordinated through its technical development centre in Canada and supported by sales and design centres in the United States, Japan and Europe. The Company operates seven production facilities in North America and Europe, including a 49% interest in United Machining Inc., an accredited Minority supplier in Michigan. The Company is recognized worldwide for its quality products, innovative design solutions and highly committed workforce.

Learn more at www.wescast.com.

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