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Wed, February 18, 2009
Tue, February 17, 2009 Zep Expands Role of Chief Technology Officer
ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP), a leading provider of industrial chemicals and cleaning solutions, today announced an expanded role for its Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Stanley Weller, PhD, will oversee strategic sourcing, lead the company's technology evaluation team, expand his participation in green industry activities to raise Zep's brand awareness, and play a leading role as Zep moves quickly to accelerate the growth of its environmentally friendly product lines.
Dr. Stanley Weller is a well-known and respected leader in the chemical industry, and was an inaugural member of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry initiative, which is helping to develop green standards and definitions, a task critical to state and federal regulators. John K. Morgan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zep, added, "Dr. Weller's expertise and experience in this new role will help accelerate our growth and profitability over the long term as we become more efficient and expand our environmentally friendly product line, which will continue to be an important purchasing factor as we move forward. He will be Zep's voice in the industry, communicating our company's integrity and commitment to the highest standards."
"We are pleased with the growth of our GreenLink™ and EnviroEdge™ product lines, and our customers have communicated to us that we are moving in the right direction," said Weller. "Our manufacturing plants carry the highest certifications for quality processes, so not only do we have sustainable, industry-leading products, but we also place great importance on protecting the environment during manufacturing."
Weller joined Zep in 1990, after teaching college chemistry for 11 years and 10 years of increasingly responsible management positions within the specialty chemical manufacturing community.
About Zep Inc.
Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2008 net sales of over $574 million, is a leading producer, marketer, and service provider of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets. Zep's product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products. The Company markets these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Zep Commercial®, Zep Professional, Enforcer®, National Chemical®, and Selig®, some of which have been in existence for more than 70 years. Zep is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit the company's website at [ www.zepinc.com ].
