National Press Release

NOVI, Mich., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call and webcast with investors on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter and full year results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions.

A news release detailing the company's results will be posted to the Cooper-Standard Automotive Web site (http://www.cooperstandard.com) on Thursday, April 2, 2009 before the market opens. Cooper-Standard Automotive's executive team will host the call.

An interactive webcast will also be available via http://www.cooperstandard.com/investor_home.php or http://investor.shareholder.com/cooperstandard/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=66649.

To participate in a live question-and-answer session, North American callers should dial toll-free 877-852-6578 (international callers dial 001-719-325-4834) and provide pass code 6163124 or ask to be connected to the Cooper-Standard Automotive fourth quarter / full year teleconference. Callers should dial in at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. Financial and automotive analysts are invited to ask questions after the presentations are made. Those joining via the webcast may also submit questions electronically through the Web interface.

Individuals unable to participate during the live teleconference or webcast may visit the Investor Relations portion of the Cooper-Standard Automotive Web site (http://www.cooperstandard.com/investor_home.php) for a webcast replay of the presentation.

About Cooper-Standard Automotive

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., headquartered in Novi, Mich., is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in the manufacture and marketing of systems and components for the automotive industry. Products include body sealing systems, fluid handling systems, and NVH control systems. Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. employs approximately 18,000 people globally with more than 70 facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.cooperstandard.com.

Cooper-Standard is a privately-held portfolio company of The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners Funds.

The Cypress Group is a private equity investment firm managing more than $3.5 billion of capital. Cypress has an extensive track record of making growth-oriented investments in targeted industry sectors and building equity value alongside proven management teams.

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms.

SOURCE Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.