Tim Leuliette to Discuss Hydrogen Power and Energy Independence at National Press Club Newsmakers Event

PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 13 -- Metaldyne announced today that Chairman, President and CEO Tim Leuliette will speak at the National Press Club Newsmakers event on Tuesday, July 18 in Washington, D.C. The topic of the discussion is "Hydrogen Power and Energy Independence: Improving Collaboration between the Federal Government and the Automotive Industry." The event takes place at 10:00 a.m. in the Zenger room.

Leuliette will join Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Rep. Bob Inglis, R-S.C., and Mark Chernoby, vice president for Advance Vehicle Engineering for the Chrysler Group Business Unit at DaimlerChrysler. Graham and Inglis co-chair the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Caucus in the Senate and the House respectively. The lawmakers and industry experts will discuss how government and industry collaboration can help the United States become a "hydrogen superpower."

About the National Press Club Newsmakers Series

The Newsmakers series has been an important part of the National Press Club for more than 30 years. These sessions, which feature a speaker and topic currently in the news, give reporters access to decision-makers and program implementers from a broad spectrum of public life. The Newsmakers provide a special venue for prestigious business leaders, diplomats and officials, including many visiting foreign diplomats and heads of state or government. The Newsmakers events are open to any member of the news media.

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 $2.0 billion. The company employs more than 6,500 employees at 38 facilities in 14 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.metaldyne.com/ .