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NYSE to Extend Trading in Wolverine Tube, Inc. For One Day through the Market Opening on January 4, 2007

NEW YORK, December 29, 2006 – The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) announced today that trading in the common stock of Wolverine Tube, Inc. (the "Company") – ticker symbol WLV – will be extended for one day, in light of the NYSE’s decision to close on January 2, 2007 in observance of the national day of mourning for President Gerald R. Ford. Accordingly, trading will be suspended prior to the opening on Thursday, January 4, 2007.

The NYSE previously announced on December 26, 2006 that trading would be suspended prior to the opening on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 .

Company contact:

James Deason

256-580-3625

See Section 802.00 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual for continued listing criteria and procedure for delisting

Contact: Brendan Intindola
Phone: 212-656-4236
Email: bintindola@nyse.com