Mpg Office : Opens Second Manufacturing Plant in Suzhou, China

Southfield, Mich. - August 2, 2016 - Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (NYSE: MPG) recently announced that it is expanding its Suzhou, China operations with a second manufacturing plant.

The 45,000 square foot building will support growing business from MPG's Vibration Control Systems ('VCS') division in the region, including rubber dampers, viscous dampers, balance shaft systems and damped gears. A grand opening event was held on May 3, including government officials, customers, business partners, and leaders from the MPG organization.

The MGP China team has already moved a rubber damper and viscous damper line from its existing plant in Suzhou ('Suzhou I') to the new plant ('Suzhou II'), with a third line to be transferred in the next year. These transfers will free space in Suzhou I for the growing business of MPG's other global divisions, such as fully machined powder forged connecting rods, net-shaped cold and warm forged components and aluminum valve bodies.

'MPG is confident in this capital investment in Suzhou,' said George Thanopoulos, MPG's CEO. 'Our China team has proven itself with a strong performance record, and continued growth in the China market is an important part of MPG's long-term strategy.'

Key customers for the new plant are SAICi General Motors (SGM), Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile (DPCA), CAF (Changan Ford Automobile), and Cummins.

About MPG:
MPG is a leading provider of highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and suspension platforms for the global light, commercial and industrial vehicle markets. MPG produces these components using complex metal-forming manufacturing technologies and processes for a global customer base of vehicle OEMs and Tier I suppliers. MPG's metal-forming manufacturing technologies and processes include aluminum die casting, forging, iron casting and powder metal forming as well as advanced machining and assembly. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, MPG has a global footprint spanning over 60 locations in 13 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia with approximately 12,000 employees. For more information, visit www.mpgdriven.com.

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