Metaldyne Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Teleconference Date

PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 8 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss its 2005 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 1, 2006 prior to the April 3, 2006 deadline.

To participate by phone, domestic callers should dial: 866-552-7206 (international callers should dial: 816-650-0622). Callers should ask to be connected to the Metaldyne earnings call. The confirmation code, if prompted, is 48327715. Participants can download a corresponding presentation from the Investor Relations section of the Metaldyne web site (http://www.metaldyne.com/ ).

If you are unable to participate during the live teleconference, a replay of the call will be available through April 11, 2006. To access the replay, please dial: 800-252-6030 and use code 48327715. International callers can access the replay by dialing: 402-220-2491 and use code 48327715.

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.