ANNOUNCEMENT
February 2006


Retirement of Pete Keyser as National Account Manager

Cincinnati — After a long career spanning almost 27 years John “Pete” Keyser, national accounts manager, has decided to retire effective Feb. 3^rd.

Pete began his career with Ruetgers Nease in State College. He transferred to Cincinnati years ago where he has made numerous contributions to the organization. Pete established a solid and respected sales position with all of his customers during his tenure with the company. He will be missed by his customers and fellow employees alike. A retirement celebration was held for Pete late February 2006 .

About Nease Corp.

Nease Corp. is a producer of performance chemicals with a well-established reputation in hydrotropes and batch sulfonation technology, holding long-term relationships with the major global consumer products companies. The company has established a strong reputation in the industry for delivering modified products to meet the needs of its customers. The Nease product line includes hydrotropes, acid catalysts, naphthalene sulfonates and various other specialty products.