FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Batavia, IL (January 11, 2008) - Two long-time employees of Producers Chemical Company were recently named vice presidents. Brian Shannon has been named vice president, sales, and David Sweigert has been named vice president, operations. Both Brian and David have been with the company for more than 15 years.

Prior to his role as vice president, sales, Brian was sales manager for the company. In his new role, Brian will have responsibility for managing and directing all sales activity for the company. He is a graduate of Elmhurst College and lives with his family in Batavia.

David Sweigert began his career with Producers Chemical in 1990 as a truck driver, and was warehouse manager and operations manager prior to his promotion. As vice president, operations, David will be responsible for management of the warehouse and logistics managers, regulatory compliance, human resources, and purchasing. David is a graduate of North Central College and resides in North Aurora with his family.

"I am very pleased to announce these two promotions," said Roger T. Harris, President, Producers Chemical Company. "Brian and David have been crucial to growing our business over the last fifteen plus years, and I know they will continue to be successful in their new roles."

Producers Chemical Company, Inc. was founded in 1963 as a full-service distributor, providing industrial chemicals and related services. Producers Chemical Company is a founding member of The Chemical Distribution Network, which is a network of 21 independent chemical distributors across the country formed to better serve both customers and suppliers. In addition to offering a wide variety of industrial chemicals and solvents, the company maintains a strong commitment to the responsible distribution of their products as well as the safe removal of hazardous waste. Producers Chemical Company is a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors and is fully compliant with the Responsible Distribution Process.