PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- GenTek Inc. (NasdaqGS:GETI - News) has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to review its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Remarks by William E. Redmond, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GenTek Inc., and by Thomas B. Testa, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, will be followed by a Q&A session. The call may be accessed by dialing toll free 877-397-0297. Callers are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A telephone replay of the call will be available from 2 p.m. Eastern Time, Tuesday, August 12 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008. To access the replay, please dial 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international) and enter the passcode 7418509.

About GenTek Inc.

GenTek provides specialty inorganic chemical products and valve actuation systems and components for automotive and heavy duty/commercial engines. GenTek operates over 50 manufacturing facilities and technical centers and has approximately 1,500 employees.

GenTek's 2,000-plus customers include many of the world's leading manufacturers of cars and trucks, and heavy equipment, in addition to global energy companies and water treatment facilities. Additional information about the Company is available at http://www.gentek-global.com

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         GenTek Inc.
         Investor/Media Contact:
         Thomas B. Testa
         973-515-1885
         IR@gentek-global.com