NOVI, Mich., July 24 /EMWNews/ -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will

hold a conference call with investors on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 9:00

a.m. EDT to discuss its 2008 second quarter 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 Web site: ( http://www.cooperstandard.com ) on Thursday, August

14, 2008, before the market opens. Cooper-Standard Automotive Chairman Jim

McElya, President and CEO Ed Hasler and CFO Allen Campbell will host the

call. A copy of the presentation will be available on the Web site 30

minutes prior to the call.



    To participate, North American callers should dial toll-free:

800-406-5356 (international callers dial 001-913-312-0635) and provide

passcode 7731146 or ask to be connected to the Cooper-Standard Automotive

2nd quarter 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.



    Callers unable to participate during the live teleconference may visit

the Investor Relations portion of the Cooper-Standard Web site (

http://www.cooperstandard.com ) after 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 14, 2008,

for detailed instructions on accessing an audio replay of the call. North

American callers dial 888-203-1112 (international callers dial

001-719-457-0820). At the prompt, enter the following passcode: 7731146.

    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 19,000

people globally with more than 70 facilities throughout the world. For more

information, visit the company's Web site at: http://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.



    Contact for Analysts:



    Tim Griffith, vice president and treasurer, Cooper-Standard Automotive,

(248) 596-6031, [email protected]



    Contact for Media:



    Sharon Wenzl, vice president, Corporate Communications, Cooper-Standard

Automotive, (248) 596-6211, [email protected]