GenTek Announces Closure of its Newark, N.J. Sulfuric Acid Production Plant.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- GenTek Inc. (NASDAQ: GETI) today announced that it will be closing its Newark, N.J. sulfuric acid production plant at the end of this year. The production and shipment of other products, aluminum sulfate and ferric sulfate, currently being sold from the Newark, N.J. location will continue without any interruptions. GenTek's decision was driven by the fact that the Newark Sulfur operation, already cash flow negative, was facing increasingly adverse market conditions and required infrastructure investments, which would have lead to material cash losses in this business.

It is anticipated that shipment of product will cease during December of 2006 and all closure activities are expected to be completed by the end of April of 2007. The Company is currently negotiating with a third party on the potential sale of the site. The restructuring charges as a result of this closure include termination costs of approximately $1 million and other closure costs totaling approximately $1 million, substantially all of which are expected to be paid in 2007.

About GenTek Inc.

GenTek provides specialty inorganic chemical products and services for treating water and wastewater, petroleum refining, and the manufacture of personal-care products, valve-train systems and components for automotive engines and wire harnesses for large home appliance and automotive suppliers. GenTek operates over 60 manufacturing facilities and technical centers and has more than 6,500 employees.

GenTek's 2,000-plus customers include many of the world's leading manufacturers of cars and trucks, heavy equipment, appliances and office equipment, in addition to global energy companies and makers of personal-care products. Additional information about the Company is available at www.gentek-global.com.

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