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MascoTech Chairman Comments on Fourth Quarter

10 February 1998

MascoTech Chairman Comments on Fourth Quarter

    TAYLOR, Mich., Feb. 10 -- Richard A. Manoogian, Chairman,
MascoTech, Inc. , speaking before a group of institutional
investors in New York, made the following comments:

    *  The Company currently estimates that fourth quarter 1997 earnings will
approximate $.37 per share, in line with analyst expectations.  The Company
anticipates that it will release its fourth quarter results February 19, 1998.
    *  Based on current economic trends and excluding certain costs and
expenses associated with the acquisition of TriMas Corporation and anticipated
restructuring charges related to the combination of the two businesses, and
any other nonrecurring charges, MascoTech expects earnings for 1998 to range
from $1.70 to $1.90 per share and to exceed $2.00 per share in 1999.

    MascoTech's transportation-related businesses include metalworked
components primarily for vehicle engine and drivetrain applications and
automotive aftermarket products.  TriMas manufactures diversified proprietary
products including specialty fasteners, towing systems, specialty container
products and other industrial products with leadership 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.