Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Prime Minister Harper today announced a
partnership to invest in Linamar's Green & Fuel Efficient Powertrain Project.
The investment will include the design & development of a wide range of
Powertrain components related to new engines, transmissions and drivelines that
will contribute to increases in fuel efficiency and reduced auto emissions.
Linamar will work closely with its suppliers in the development of new products
& technology and the design & development of advanced production processes to
efficiently bring those products to market.


Linamar's spending commitment on this project is up to $365 million until March
31, 2013. The Federal Government, through the Automotive Innovation Fund, will
provide assistance in the form of a repayable contribution for 15% of the total
amount spent under the project.


"We are thrilled with this show of support from our Federal Government for our
Green Technology investments," said Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz. "Investing in
innovation, particularly when it is also aimed at creating products beneficial
to our environment, is exactly what we need our governments to be focused on
today."


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 and power generation markets. The company's Industrial division is a
world leader in the design and production of innovative mobile industrial
equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers.
With more than 9,000 employees in 37 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and
11 sales offices in Canada, US, Mexico, Germany, Hungary, UK, China, Korea and
Japan, Linamar generated sales of over $2.2 Billion in 2008. For more
information about Linamar Corporation and its industry leading products and
services, visit www.linamar.com.


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