ATS Automation Tooling Systems to Host First Quarter Conference Call Thursday August 10th, 2006 at 10 am Eastern


CAMBRIDGE, ON, Aug. 1 // - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it will report its first quarter results on Thursday, August 10th,
2006 prior to market opening.

At 10 am eastern Thursday August 10th , 2006, the Company will host a
conference call and webcast of management's quarterly remarks and follow up
question and answer period with analysts.

The listen-only webcast can be accessed live at www.atsautomation.com.
The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1 800 257 6607 five
minutes prior.

In addition, a replay of the webcast will be available on the ATS website
following the call. Alternatively, a telephone recording of the call will be
available for one week (until midnight August 17, 2006) by dialing 416 640
1917 and entering passcode 21198535 followed by the number sign.

Corporate Description
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (www.atsautomation.com) is the
industry's leading designer and producer of turn-key automated manufacturing
and test systems, which are used primarily by multinational corporations
operating in a variety of industries including: healthcare, automotive,
computer/electronics, and consumer products. ATS is also an emerging leader in
the rapidly growing market for solar energy cells and modules. The Company
also makes precision components and subassemblies using its own custom-built
manufacturing systems, process knowledge and automation technology. ATS
employs approximately 3,900 people at 26 manufacturing facilities in Canada,
the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Company's shares are traded on
The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA.

For further information:
Carl Galloway, Vice President, Treasurer;
Gerry Beard,Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
(519) 653-6500

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