Metaldyne Announces 2006 First Quarter Earnings Teleconference Date

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 8 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Monday, May 1, 20065, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2006 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: 800-731-1404 (international callers should dial: 212-676-5293). Callers should ask to be connected to the Metaldyne earnings call. Participants can download a corresponding presentation from the Investor Relations section of the Metaldyne web site (http://www.metaldyne.com/ ). The presentation 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 21291834. International callers can access the replay by dialing: 402-977-9140 and use reservation number 21291834.

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 more than 6,500 employees at 38 facilities in 14 countries.

For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com/ .