When asked to comment about joining the Fitz Chem team Gregg said "This is a tremendous opportunity for me to be a part of expanding Fitz Chem's excellent reputation for providing customer and supplier service with honesty, integrity and passion."

When asked to comment about his new position John said "It's so nice to work for a company that believes in promoting from within and where I feel like a valued member of the sales team."

When asked about joining the Fitz Chem team Chris said "I am so happy to be a part of such a friendly, customer-oriented company. I enjoy Customer Service work and look forward to the daily challenges of my new position."

Fitz Chem has represented Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals for more than ten years.

Fitz Chem has represented Cognis Corporation Coatings and Inks Division for more than ten years. The change to include the epoxy curing agents, which are sold under the Genamid®, Versamid®, and Versamine® trade names will consolidate the coatings and graphic arts product lines into one. Cognis is a worldwide leader in specialty chemicals with almost 9,100 employees in close to 50 countries on all continents. "With the addition of the Cognis epoxy curing agents line, Fitz Chem is well positioned to serve all the needs of our customers. We are very excited to represent them," said Ed Croco, Vice President

Peter Colwell, V.P. Sales and Marketing of Trelleborg/Fillite presented the award trophy to Thomas Mau, Manager of Supplier Relations for Fitz Chem. In a statement issued by Mr. Mau, he said "Fitz Chem feels honored to receive this award and we look forward to further increasing our sales for Trelleborg/Fillite in 2002."

Fitz Chem, an Elmhurst, Illinois-based Corporation, is a leading distributor and sales agent of raw materials. Its distribution arm is FC Distribution, a public warehouse facility, also located at 185 Industrial Drive in Elmhurst. Fitz Chem has served the Midwest for over 17 years.