ATS to host second quarter conference call Tuesday November 10 2009 at 10:00
am eastern

TSX: ATA

CAMBRIDGE, ON, Oct. 23, 2009 /CNW/ - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it will report its second quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday November 10, 2009 .

At 10:00 a.m. eastern Tuesday November 10, 2009 , 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 416 644 3417 five minutes prior.

A replay of the conference 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 November 17, 2009 ) by dialing 416 640 1917 and entering passcode 4177274 followed by the number sign.

About ATS

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. provides innovative, custom designed, built and installed manufacturing solutions to many of the world's most successful companies. Founded in 1978, ATS uses its industry-leading knowledge and global capabilities to serve the sophisticated automation systems' needs of multinational customers in industries such as healthcare, computer/electronics, energy, automotive and consumer products. It also leverages its many years of experience and skills to fulfill the specialized automation product manufacturing requirements of customers. Through Photowatt Technologies, ATS participates in the growing solar energy industry as a turn-key solar project developer and integrated manufacturer. Photowatt designs, manufactures and sells solar modules and installation kits and provides solar power systems design and other value-added services, principally in Western Europe and Ontario. ATS employs approximately 2,400 people at 14 manufacturing facilities in Canada , the United States , Europe , Southeast Asia and China . The Company's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA. Visit the Company's website at www.atsautomation.com

For further information: Maria Perrella, Chief Financial Officer, Carl Galloway, Vice-President, Treasurer, [phone]