Master Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Tianjin, China


Perrysburg, Ohio, November 10, 2008- Only five years after Master Chemical
began its first China operation, Master Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and only
a year after the establishment of Master Chemical (Shanghai) Technology
Center, Master Chemical celebrated the start of a new manufacturing plant in
Tianjin, China. The opening ceremony for Master Chemical (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
was held at the new facility on October 18, 2008. Mr. Joe H. Wright, Chief
Executive Officer, Mr. Xingfang Lu, Vice President-Asia Business Development,
and members of the Tianjin Economic Technology Developing Zone were
among those who spoke at the event. "Master Chemical has been rewarded
with ever increasing demand for its metalworking products and services in
China because we have been working very hard to innovate quickly to bring
solutions to our customers first. Last year we added a technology center to
increase our ability to formulate quicker and more accurately. Now we are
adding another production plant that is double the size of our first plant to
meet the increasing demand of our customers," stated Mr. Lu.

Master Chemical, known as the originator of coolant recycling, traces its
history back more than half a century and has offices in North America,
Europe, and Asia. According to Mr. Lu, Master Chemical can help impact
customer profitability by cutting costs with coolant management systems and
recycling equipment, providing training to ensure cost reductions when
recycling systems are used, lowering waste-related expenditures through
recycling, reducing hauling and shipping charges, and lessening energy usage
in metalworking and cleaning. "Managing coolants effectively and proactively
can improve manufacturing processes and lower cost," said Mr. Lu.

Master Chemical has a formal Green Policy which focuses on protecting
people, planet, and profitability. Master Chemical was one of the first
companies in the world to voluntarily and rigorously test its products for
safety-a practice that continues to this day. With the introduction of the
breakthrough XYBEX® total coolant recycling systems in the 1970's, Master
Chemical virtually eliminated the need for coolant waste disposal. This
historical concern for safety, conservation, and innovation has infused the
development of its products and services-and its future direction.

Master Chemical (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is located about 120 kilometers south of
Beijing and about 1000 kilometers north of Master Chemical (Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd. "We think that the growing demand in the Tianjin area is increasing
rapidly and the Chinese government is very interested in developing this
region. By being located in Tianjin we will be able to better serve our
customers' need for just-in-time delivery," stated Mr. Wright.

About Master Chemical Corporation

Master Chemical Corporation was founded on November 13, 1951. Since then,
working closely with the worldwide metalworking community, Master Chemical
Corporation has developed and marketed a full line of specialty cutting and
grinding fluids, cutting oils, concentrated washing and cleaning compounds,
and rust preventives all under the TRIM® Brand trademark. These products
are both environmentally sound and when used in conjunction with Master
Chemical's XYBEX® Coolant Recycling and Filtration Systems, are the most
durable and stable products available anywhere today. Master Chemical has
always been committed to the safety of the people who use our products,
the protection of our planet and the environment we live in, and the overall
impact on our customers' profitability. Master Chemical serves customers
globally. For further information, please contact a local Distributor near you
by using our online lookup tool www.2trim.us/distributors.php, call us
at 419-874-7902, or visit our website at www.masterchemical.com.

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