PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28, 2006 - GenTek Inc. (NASDAQ: GETI) has scheduled a conference call on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to review its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Remarks by William E. Redmond, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GenTek Inc. and by Andrew P. Hines, 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 (800) 289-0496. 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 1 p.m. E.T., Friday, August 11, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2006. To access the replay, please dial (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international) and enter the passcode 8461229.

About GenTek Inc.

GenTek provides specialty inorganic chemical products and services for treating water and wastewater, petroleum refining, and the manufacture of personal-care products, valve-train systems and components for automotive engines and wire harnesses for large home appliance and automotive suppliers. GenTek operates over 60 manufacturing facilities and technical centers and has approximately 6,250 employees.

GenTek’s 2,000-plus customers include many of the world’s leading manufacturers of cars and trucks, heavy equipment, appliances and office equipment, in addition to global energy companies and makers of personal-care products. Additional information about the company is available at www.gentek-global.com.

Investor/Media Contact:
Andrew P. Hines, 973-515-1853
IR@gentek-global.com