NILES, Ohio--Nov. 3, 1999--RTI International Metals, Inc., ( NYSE:RTI) has elected Gordon L. Berkstresser (52) to the newly created post of Vice President and Controller. The new position consolidates his former duties as Group Controller with those of the Corporate Controller, giving Mr. Berkstresser responsibility for all accounting matters corporate wide. He will report to Lawrence W. Jacobs, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Berkstresser joined RTI earlier this year. Prior to that he was Senior Vice President Finance and Administration for Equitable Resources, Inc. and previously held positions at Aristech Chemical Corporation and USX Corporation. Mr. Berkstresser is a graduate of Kent State University and holds a Masters of Science degree in Accounting from Duquesne University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and until recently, served as Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The former Corporate Controller position was vacated last month when David W. Kay resigned to take a position at another Midwest manufacturer.

RTI International Metals, Inc., headquartered in Niles, Ohio, through its various subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, and extruded shapes, as well as engineered systems for energy- related markets, and environmental engineering services. The Company's products are used for aerospace, industrial and consumer applications. CONTACT: RTI International Metals, Inc. Richard E. Leone, 330/544-7622.

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