GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Riviera Tool Co. (OTC Pink Sheets: RIVT) today announced the retirement of Kenneth K. Rieth as president, chairman and chief executive officer of Riviera Tool, effective immediately. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported it has created an interim team of executives to serve in Reith's absence until the company names a permanent replacement. Rieth had served as president of Riviera Tool Company since 1980. "We want to thank Ken for his years of service at Riviera Tool and wish him the best with his retirement," said Peter Canepa, chief financial officer of Riviera Tool. "Ken guided Riviera Tool for more than 27 years, though both exciting and tough times. We will miss his leadership and insight, and appreciate his very important contribution to our company." About Riviera Tool Riviera Tool Co. (http://www.rivieratool.com/) designs, develops and manufactures large-scale, custom metal stamping die systems used in the high-speed production of sheet metal parts and assemblies for the global automotive industry. A majority of Riviera's sales are to BMW, Nissan, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and their Tier One suppliers. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained in this news release include certain predictions and projections that may be considered forward-looking statements under securities laws. These statements involve a number of important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental and technological. DATASOURCE: Riviera Tool Company CONTACT: Peter C. Canepa, CFO, Riviera Tool Company, +1-616-698-2100 Web site: http://www.rivieratool.com/

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