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Jon Cummins Named Plant Manager for Syrgis Performance Initiators' Facility

CINCINNATI - (Aug. 10, 2010) - Syrgis, an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced that Jon Cummins has joined the global Syrgis organization in the role of Plant Manager for Syrgis Performance Initiators' manufacturing facility in Helena, Ark.

"Jon is an experienced operations manager who brings a proven record of process improvement and safety leadership," said Bob Garner, vice president of operations and engineering for Syrgis. "The reality of the chemical industry today is: if you are not getting better, then you are falling behind. With Jon's leadership, we expect to continue to build on our history of quality operations with outstanding safety, and move to the next level with operations performance and innovation."

Cummins has 14 years of experience in managing chemical manufacturing operations, working for companies such as EKA Chemicals and Georgia Gulf. He has a strong background in safety leadership and extensive experience using lean manufacturing tools in a continuous improvement culture to drive quality and process improvements.

Cummins earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University.

About Syrgis
Syrgis is an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Syrgis is a suite of companies that includes Syrgis Performance Specialties, Syrgis PChem, and Syrgis Performance Initiators- all worldwide leaders in their respective niche markets. Syrgis companies deliver high-quality products that meet the exacting standards of leading chemical solution providers in the building materials, composites, cosmetic, mining, oil and gas, paints and coatings, personal care, plastics, renewable energy, transportation and water treatment industries. With strong backing from Cleveland, Ohio-based Edgewater Capital Partners, Syrgis is dedicated to delivering the high-performance products its customers need, supported by exceptional customer service and technical application expertise. To learn more, please visit www.syrgis.com.

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