TriMas Corporation (the "Corporation") issued a press release and held a teleconference on February 26, 2013, reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release and teleconference visual presentation are attached hereto as exhibits and are incorporated herein by reference. The press release and teleconference visual presentation are also available on the Corporation's website at www.trimascorp.com.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.                                 Description

99.1               Press Release

                   The Corporation's visual presentation titled "Fourth Quarter
99.2               and Full Year 2012 Earnings Presentation"