FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 30, 2004 

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Richard E. Leone
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NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
DISMISSES CHARGES AGAINST RTI SUBSIDIARY


Niles, Ohio – RTI International Metals, Inc., (NYSE: RTI) announced that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has dismissed a Federal Unfair Labor Practice charge filed against RMI Titanium Company by the United Steelworkers of America. The NLRB found no basis for the Union’s claim that it had a right to audit confidential Company financial information, stating that “the Employer’s decision not to comply with the Union’s request was based upon its well-founded determination that it was not required to do so.…” The Board refused to issue a complaint and dismissed the charge brought by the Union.

RTI International Metals, headquartered in Niles, Ohio, is one of the world’s largest producers of titanium. Through its various subsidiaries, RTI manufactures and distributes titanium and specialty metal mill products, extruded shapes, formed parts and engineered systems for aerospace, industrial, defense, energy, chemical and consumer applications for customers around the world.

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