Linamar Introduces New Product to Mow Down Gas Emissions This Spring

GUELPH, ONTARIO has entered the consumer products market with electric motor technology powering a 'green' electric lawnmower. Linamar's innovative motor offers the convenience of an environmental friendly electric mower with the cutting power of a traditional internal combustion engine.

The motor technology, produced by Linamar Consumer Products, a Linamar Company, is known as the Terra Phase Power System. The Terra Phase motor is literally the driving force of Linamar's lawnmower product and creates performance comparable to a traditional gas motor.

The Linamar cordless, electric mower uses no oil, no gas and can last up-to an hour on one battery charge. The addition of a solar re-charge option makes this product a truly green alternative for maintaining your lawn.

"We are excited to introduce our Terra Phase motor technology to the public, it's a product we are very proud of and it unites many of our core competencies of research, development, innovation and assembly. Plus, it has a tremendously positive impact on our environment," said Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar Corporation.

Retailers have been enthusiastic about the product and its environmental benefits. Three major retailers will carry the lawnmower this spring, including The Home Depot who recognizes Linamar's lawnmower as part of its "Eco Options" line-up of environmentally friendly products, which consists of over 1,500 SKU's.

"Mow Down Pollution, is a joint program between The Home Depot & Clean Air Foundation, introduced to encourage consumers to replace old gas lawnmowers with more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives, such as Linamar's electric mower," said Annette Verschuren, President of The Home Depot Canada & Asia. "The Home Depot carries more than 1,500 Eco Options products and is pleased to carry Linamar's Solaris lawnmowers in our stores this spring."

The Home Depot's Eco Options label identifies products for consumers that have less of an impact on the environment than conventional products. To be certified as an Eco Options product, suppliers must answer a series of detailed questions and provide supporting documentation proving their products environmental benefits.

The motor in the lawnmower product is consistent with Linamar's business strategy of using diversity and innovation to continue to sustain and grow its business. To learn more about Linamar Consumer Products visit: www.linamarconsumerproducts.com.

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Linamar Corporation

Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) is a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products. The company's Powertrain and Driveline focused divisions are world leaders in the collaborative design, development and manufacture of precision metallic components, modules and systems for global vehicle markets. The company's Industrial division is a world leader in the design and production of innovative mobile industrial products, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms. With more than 12,000 employees in 37 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 9 sales offices in Canada, the US, Mexico, Germany, Hungary, China, Korea and Japan Linamar generated sales of close to $2.3 Billion in 2006. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and services, visit

www.linamar.com

The Home Depot

Founded in 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia, The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer currently operating 2,227 stores, including 165 The Home Depot stores across Canada. In fiscal 2007, The Home Depot had sales of $77.3 billion and earnings from continuing operations of $4.2 billion. The Company employs approximately 350,000 people, including more than 30,000 Canadians.

The Home Depot Canada's Eco Options program helps consumers identify products that have a smaller negative impact on the environment than conventional products. Through merchandising and marketing Energy Star-qualified appliances, products containing lumber harvested from forests certified under the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), solar powered lighting systems and other innovative technologies, as well as developing interactive in-store consumer programs. The Home Depot Canada demonstrates its leadership by making the environment a core part of the business - from the products offered to customers to the programs supported.

Certain information regarding Linamar set forth in this document, including management's assessment of the Company's future plans and operations may constitute forward-looking statements. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from these anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to factors such as customer demand and timing of buying decisions, product mix, competitive products and pricing pressure. In addition, uncertainties and difficulties in domestic and foreign financial markets and economies could adversely affect demand from customers. These factors, as well as general economic and political conditions, may in turn have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial results. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

Contacts: Linamar Corporation Crystal Roberts Corporate Communications Manager (519) 836-7550 (519) 824-8479 (FAX) Website: www.linamar.com

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