INTERMET Announces New Contract

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 17, 2006 -- INTERMET Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced the signing of an exclusive supplier agreement with Metaldyne to provide the majority of their cast parts needs through the end of 2007. Metaldyne is a leading designer and producer of engine, driveline, and chassis products.

Steve Lake, President of INTERMET'S Domestic Ferrous Group said, "We are extremely pleased with Metaldyne's decision to use our products and we look forward to continuing our close working relationship. Metaldyne's decision is indicative of our high quality and consistent delivery performance."

These castings will be produced in INTERMET's advanced production facilities at their Columbus, GA Foundry and New River Foundry in Radford, Virginia.

About INTERMET:

INTERMET Corporation is a leading manufacturer of cast-metal components for the automotive, commercial-vehicle and industrial markets. With approximately 4,500 employees worldwide and over 700,000 tons of annual casting capacity, the company is organized into five distinct manufacturing groups: Die Casting, Domestic Ferrous, Missouri Die Casting, PCPC and Europe. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.intermet.com/ .