Martinrea Files Annual and Special Meeting Materials

Martinrea Files Annual and Special Meeting Materials

Urges shareholders to vote "FOR" using the YELLOW proxy to ensure Martinrea continues to move forward as a state-of-the-art Tier One supplier and bring value to shareholders.

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 22, 2014) - Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) ("Martinrea" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed and mailed materials for the upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting").

The Meeting materials provide an overview of recent financial, operational and corporate governance initiatives and highlight the highly experienced slate of seven directors that the Company will put forward at the Meeting.

"Martinrea had a very strong fiscal 2013 during which we made meaningful financial, operational and corporate governance improvements. We appreciate the continued support of shareholders and look forward to having further constructive dialogue at the Meeting," said Rob Wildeboer, Executive Chairman of Martinrea International Inc.

Martinrea shareholders are urged to read Management's Information Circular and accompanying Letter to Shareholders. These documents can be found on Martinrea's website at www.martinrea.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Recommendation to Shareholders

Management and the Board UNANIMOUSLY recommend that Shareholders vote FOR all proposed resolutions using only the YELLOW Proxy or Voting Instruction Form to ensure Martinrea continues to move forward as a state-of-the-art Tier One supplier and bring value to shareholders. All other coloured voting forms should be discarded.

How to Vote and Shareholder Questions

As time is of the essence, Shareholders are encouraged to vote via the internet or by telephone following the instructions found on their YELLOW Proxy or Voting Instruction Form by June 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Toronto Time. To ensure your vote is received in a timely manner, please vote at least 24 hours prior to the deadline and discard any other coloured voting forms.

For assistance with voting, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group toll free at 1-877-452-7184, collect at 416-304-0211 or by email at [e-mail].

About Martinrea International Inc.

Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) is a leader in the production of quality steel and aluminum metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems focused primarily on the automotive sector. Operating 38 plants in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, the Company is a Tier One supplier, serving vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers and other industrial sectors worldwide. For more information visit our website at http://www.martinrea.com.

Martinrea International Inc.Rob WildeboerExecutive Chairman(416) 749-0314(289) 982-3001www.martinrea.com