Parsippany, N.J., June 30, 2004 -- GenTek Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GETI) announced today that it has made a payment of $7.13 per warrant to holders of record of its Tranche A Warrants as of May 18, 2004, as required under the Tranche A Warrant Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Tranche A Warrant Agreement, the payment was required as a result of the completion of GenTek's recent sale of its KRONE communications business to ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All of the Tranche A Warrants expire on the date of such payment.

About GenTek Inc.

GenTek Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial components and performance chemicals. Additional information about the company is available on GenTek’s Web site at www.gentek-global.com.

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