Intermet plant to supply engine castings for Toyota Camry Hybrid

Modern Casting, March, 2006

Intermet Corp., Troy, Mich., has been selected as a supplier of engine cam covers for Toyota's new hybrid Camry. Intermet's plant in Palmyra, Mo., will diecast the magnesium cam covers for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, which goes into production later this year at Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America's (TMMNA) Georgetown, Ky., assembly plant.

The cam cover will be assembled to Toyota's 2.4-L, 4-cylinder gas/electric engine, part of Toyota's exclusive Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which also is offered on Prius, Lexus RX 400h and select Highlander models. Intermet's Palmyra plant currently manufactures the cam cover for the Camry's standard gas-powered 2.4-L, 4-cylinder engine.

"We see continued growth in consumer demand for automotive hybrid technology," said Gary Ruff, Intermet's president and CEO. "We are proud to be working with an industry leader. Our own leadership in advanced casting materials and processes, along with our proven performance in quality and delivery, will continue to add value to Toyota's automotive products."