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MascoTech, Inc. Completes Acquisition of TriMas Corporation

22 January 1998

MascoTech, Inc. Completes Acquisition of TriMas Corporation

    TAYLOR, Mich., Jan. 22 -- MascoTech, Inc. today
announced that the merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary, MascoTech
Acquisition, Inc., with TriMas Corporation became effective today,
completing MascoTech's acquisition of TriMas.  Under the terms of the merger,
all remaining TriMas stockholders will receive $34.50 in cash upon surrender
of the certificates for their shares to The Bank of New York, as Depositary
Agent appointed for that purpose.  A Notice of Merger and Letter of
Transmittal for surrendering shares will be mailed to all remaining holders of
record of TriMas common stock promptly.
    MascoTech's transportation-related businesses include metal-worked
components primarily for vehicle engine and drivetrain applications and
automotive aftermarket products.  TriMas is a diversified proprietary products
company with leadership product positions in commercial, industrial and
consumer niche markets.
    Visit MascoTech's website at http://www.mascotech.com.  MascoTech's press
releases are also available through Company News On-Call by fax, 800-758-5804,
extension 535375, or http://www.prnewswire.com.

SOURCE  MascoTech, Inc.