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ATI announced several executive organizational changes in October 2008 that are designed to simplify and streamline the reporting relationships and leadership of ATI’s key manufacturing operations.

Lynn D. Davis, previously Business Unit President of ATI Wah Chang was given expanded responsibilities and named to the newly created position of Group President, ATI Primary Metals and Exotic Alloys. In his new capacity, the following operations will report to Mr. Davis:

John D. Sims, previously Vice President of Operations at ATI Allvac, was named Business Unit President, ATI Wah Chang. Mr. Sims will report to Lynn Davis.

Hunter R. Dalton has been named to the newly created position of Group President, ATI Long Products, and remains Business Unit President of ATI Allvac.

Terry L. Dunlap has been named to the newly created position of Group President, ATI Flat-Rolled Products, and remains Business Unit President of ATI Allegheny Ludlum.

David M. Hogan will retain his current position of Group President of ATI Engineered Products and Business Unit President of ATI Metalworking Products.

All Group Presidents will report to L. Patrick Hassey, ATI’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.