TriMas' Lamons Business Continuing to Expand Globally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) - a diversified manufacturer of engineered and applied products - today announced that its Lamons business, one of the largest gasket and bolt suppliers in the world servicing customers in the petroleum refining, petrochemical and other industrial markets, has continued to make strides in its growth initiative by expanding into new global markets.

Lamons recently established four new facilities to even better serve its global customers. The new facilities are located in Singapore, Spain, India and Midland, Michigan. The business now has more than 20 satellite manufacturing locations strategically located around the world to ensure immediate delivery, in addition to major production facilities in Houston, Texas; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Hangzhou, China; and Faridabad, India. Lamons also has a network of more than 40 licensees and distributors throughout the world to supplement their immediate reach.

"These service branches include local manufacturing capability as well as local sales and technical support," said Kurt Allen, president of Lamons. "We understand our customers operate continuously. The proficient delivery of superior quality and service, rapid turn-around times for orders and an ability to locally supply customized products that meet specific customer requirements are key to Lamons' success."

In addition, Lamons is also actively working to penetrate Brazil and further expand its global footprint. Several trips have been made and meetings held to establish relationships with customers to seize the opportunities available in the country.

About Lamons
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Lamons is one of the largest gasket, fastener and specialty bolt suppliers in the world, committed to premium quality products and local service. It has major manufacturing, sales and service facilities located throughout the world. Lamons has maintained its market leadership with the widest selection of gasket and bolt materials ready for immediate delivery with leading technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that produce engineered products to custom specifications serving the petroleum refining, petrochemical, power generation, and pulp and paper industries. For additional information, visit www.lamons.com or call (713) 222-0284.

About TriMas
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) provides engineered and applied products for growing markets worldwide. TriMas is organized into six reportable segments: Packaging, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Engineered Components, Cequent Asia Pacific and Cequent North America. TriMas has approximately 4,000 employees at more than 60 different facilities in 11 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.

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