FORT WORTH, TEXAS, April 26, 2007 - Intermet Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, this week reached a significant safety milestone for a metal-casting facility. Intermet's Jackson Die Cast Plant located in Jackson, TN has worked over 365 consecutive days without a lost time injury.

Todd Heavin, President of Intermet's Die Cast Group, attributes the achievement to total teamwork. "We have made a concerted effort in regard to safety and plant operating efficiency over the past year. Everyone at the Jackson Plant takes ownership and has great pride in this achievement. It takes total teamwork from one end of the plant to the other, every employee, making safety an integral part of his or her job each day to reach this milestone."

To celebrate this accomplishment, Jackson Plant employees will be treated to a catered dinner during all three shifts at the plant, commemorative T-shirts will be provided and all hourly employees will participate in a drawing for prizes.

Intermet's President and CEO, Jeff Mihalic commented--

"Our Jackson plant's outstanding safety performance reflects Intermet's unwavering commitment to safety and our continued leadership position in the iron foundry and die cast industries. Intermet's Safety Vision 'The Parts We Make. The Way We Work.' continues to define our approach to operations for the benefit of our customers and our employees."

About Intermet: Intermet Corporation is a leading manufacturer of cast-metal components for the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets with approximately 2,700 employees. More information is available at www.intermet.com.