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EPA Cites Concast Birmingham for Clean-Air Violations

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The second phase of INTERMET's planned modernization program involves the
replacement of one of two molding lines at its New River Foundry in Radford,
Va. A DISA model 230A has
been installed at INTERMET's Hibbing facility.

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As a result of the
upgrade, total annual casting capacity at the plant has been increased by
about 65 percent.

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, In an effort to accommodate projected
increases in demand for its ductile-iron components, INTERMET Corporation
today announced that it is upgrading two foundries located in Minnesota and
Virginia. for alleged clean-air violations at
the company 's bronze ingot production plant at 14315 state Route 113,
Birmingham, Ohio.
"EPA's mission is to protect public health and the environment," said
Regional Administrator Thomas V. Skinner.

"We will take whatever steps are
needed to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act.

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The plant 's other molding line has remained in production
during construction.

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INTERMET Announces Facility Expansion Program

Construction began during the
second quarter of last year with expected completion this month.

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The Hibbing facility
currently is in full production with its new line."

About INTERMET: With headquarters in Troy, Michigan, INTERMET Corporation
is a manufacturer of powertrain , chassis/suspension and structural cast
components for the automotive industry.

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The modernization project involves the replacement of molding lines
that produce ductile-iron cast components.S.S.

Concast has 30 days from receipt of the notice to meet
with EPA to discuss resolving the allegations .

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Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 has cited Concast Birmingham Inc.
Inhaling high concentrations of particulates (dust, smoke, ash) can affect
children, the elderly and people with heart and lung diseases the most.

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"It also is a clear indication that our
Hibbing and New River plants are playing key roles in that process.

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The New River Foundry, which
has over 100,000 tons of annual casting capacity, is expected to be in
production with its new DISA model 250C line during the first quarter of 2006. More information is available on the Internet at
http://www.

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The company has approximately 5,000
employees worldwide. To resolve them, EPA may
issue a compliance order , assess an administrative penalty or bring suit
against the company.

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The new molding lines are manufactured by DISA Industries, A.
This DISA 250 line is the first installation of the improved performance and
capability equipment to be used predominantly for the automotive market in
North America. CHICAGO, U."
These are preliminary findings of violations.

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"This project is another indication of our continued commitment to build
on our world-class ductile-iron casting capabilities," said INTERMET Ferrous
Group Vice President Todd Heavin.intermet.

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Two production lines replaced, increasing capacity and
enhancing component manufacturability

TROY, Mich., and have
been designed to improve component manufacturability and quality through the
use of the latest in production-casting technologies.
EPA alleges that Concast violated performance standards for new pollution
sources by failing to test one of its electric melting furnaces for opacity
(the amount of light obscured by smoke particles) and for operating the
furnace without determining that it meets opacity limits. The alleged
violations were discovered through an EPA information request.

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Phase one of the project involved the replacement of molding equipment in
the company's Hibbing Foundry in Hibbing, Minn.