Altra Expands Manufacturing Presence in China

BRAINTREE, Mass., June 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altra Holdings Inc.,
(Nasdaq:AIMC), a leading global supplier of clutch brakes, couplings, gearing,
belted drives and power transmission components, announced today that it will
relocate its Asia Pacific manufacturing operations to a new location in
Shenzhen, China. This facility will serve as the company's principle
manufacturing site in China and will primarily support Altra customers in the
local Asia Pacific market. Carl Christenson, Altra's President and CEO, stated,
"In spite of the global economic downturn, we are committed to investing in
areas that support Altra's overall growth strategy. Our new location in China
virtually doubles our manufacturing capacity, significantly improves lean
product flow on the shop floor, and offers our associates a much improved modern
and safe working environment." The relocation is anticipated to be complete by
the end of the third quarter 2009.

About Altra

Altra Holdings, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Altra Industrial
Motion, Inc., is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a
wide range of mechanical power transmission products. The company brings
together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities
in eight countries and sales coverage in over 70 countries. Our leading brands
include Boston Gear, Warner Electric, TB Wood's, Formsprag Clutch, Ameridrives
Couplings, Industrial Clutch, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall
Gear, Stieber Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions,
Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco Dynatork and Warner Linear.

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CONTACT: Altra Holdings Inc.
Christian Storch, Chief Financial Officer
(781) 917-0541
christian.storch@altramotion.com