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KMG Chemicals Names Ernest C. Kremling, II as New VP of Operations
HOUSTON--Feb. 12, 2008--KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KMGB), a
global provider of specialty chemicals in niche markets, today
announced that Ernest C. Kremling, II recently joined the Company as
the Vice President of Operations, a newly created position. Prior to
joining KMG, Mr. Kremling spent 20 years with the Dow Chemical Company
in various manufacturing roles, which included project management and
plant and site leadership. During the course of his employment with
Dow, he worked in Asia for several years and held positions of global
responsibility that covered Asia, Europe and South America.
Neal Butler, President and CEO of KMG, commented, "Ernie brings a
broad base of domestic and international experience with solid
leadership skills which will prove valuable in ensuring KMG's ability
to continue to deliver double-digit earnings growth. Ernie will be
responsible for global manufacturing and supply chain functions for
all of the KMG businesses. As our business grows in both size and
complexity, it is necessary to strengthen and improve the management
talent in key roles, and Ernie represents a critical step in
accomplishing this goal. We are extremely pleased to have him as a
member of our leadership team."About KMG
KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and
distributes specialty chemicals to niche markets. The Company grows by
acquiring and optimizing stable chemical product lines and businesses
with established production processes. Its current operations are
focused on the wood treatment, electronic, and agricultural chemical
markets. For more information, visit the Company's web site at
www.kmgchemicals.com.
The information in this news release includes certain
forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the
future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the
future performance of the company. Although the company believes that
the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of
its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that
could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to,
successful performance of internal plans, product development
acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general
economic risks and uncertainties.
### Contacts:
John V. Sobchak
Chief Financial Officer
KMG Chemicals, Inc.
713-600-3814
jsobchak@kmgchemicals.com
Investor Relations Counsel:
The Equity Group Inc.
Melissa Dixon
212-836-9613
mdixon@equityny.com
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