Exhibit 99.1


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              Contact:
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September 28, 2004                                 Richard E. Leone
                                                   Manager - Investor Relations
                                                             rleone@rtiintl.com
                                                             330-544-7622



                    RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS SIGNS AGREEMENT
                        TO ACQUIRE CLARO PRECISION, INC.


         Niles, Ohio - RTI International Metals, Inc., (NYSE: RTI) announced
today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Claro Precision, Inc. ("Claro")
of Montreal, Quebec, Canada for cash and stock. The transaction is expected to
close next month.

         Claro is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined components and
complex mechanical and electrical assemblies for the aerospace industry. A
significant portion of Claro's high value-added parts are produced for regional
and business jet programs at Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.
Started in 1966, the company has 130 employees. Annual revenues are
approximately CAN$20 million.

         The company will operate as part of RTI's Fabrication & Distribution
Group. Daniel Molina, owner and Vice President of Claro, will become the
company's new President. Jean-Louis Mourain, owner and current President, will
continue as a consultant to Claro. Jerome Mourain will become the company's
General Manager.

         "The acquisition of Claro further extends RTI's ability to add value to
its metal products and as our first step into the production of complex
aerospace assemblies, represents a new level of achievement in our strategy to
diversify RTI's businesses and provide a broader range of services to our
customers. Claro's operations not only provide diversification in the form of
machining and assembly capabilities, but also give RTI greater access to the
regional and business jet sector. With Claro's profitability, we expect the
acquisition to be immediately accretive to RTI shareholders and enhance future
earnings," commented Timothy G. Rupert, RTI's President & CEO.



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         The statements in this release relating to matters that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, the ongoing
impact of global events on the commercial aerospace industry, the war on
terrorism, and the labor dispute, as well as military spending, future global
economic conditions, competitive nature of the markets for specialty metals, and
other risks and uncertainties included in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results can differ materially from
those forecasted or expected.

         RTI International Metals(R), 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. To learn more about RTI International Metals, Inc., visit our website at
www.rtiintl.com.



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