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KATY RESIDENT AWARDED PACKAGING INDUSTRY TOP HONOR

DEER PARK, TEXAS (August 28, 2006) - Henry Johnson, Vice President Marketing and Business Development with Delta Chemical Services was recently recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) for outstanding contributions to the product packaging service field.

The board of directors of the IoPP conferred “ College of Fellows” status to Johnson as recognition for special and outstanding contributions and service to the field of packaging.  According to the Institute, the award recipient typifies knowledge, skills and conduct of the dedicated professional.  The Institute is committed to global leadership in packaging, which is achieved through the continuing education and growth of packaging professionals, and rigorous quality standards.

Johnson currently serves as vice chairman of the IoPP Chemical Packaging Technical Committee.  He joined the committee in 1995 and has served as secretary to the executive committee, chairman of the drum, pail and intermediate bulk container subcommittee, and served as leader of several IoPP work groups.

In addition to the personal award, Johnson’s Chemical Packaging Technical

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Johnson’s Chemical Packaging Committee Takes Top Honors Again (page 2)

Committee won the Institute’s Technical Committee of the Year award for the fifth consecutive year.  According to the Institute, the chemical packaging committee continues to set the standard for all technical committees of IoPP.  The committee continually packs its agenda with educational activities, industry-leading reports and information, and networking opportunities. Additionally, the packaging committee annually grants scholarships to help college students pursue education and careers in packaging.  Fourteen scholarships totaling $6,000 have been granted since 1997.

Johnson has more than 35 years experience in sales and marketing for the petrochemical and packaging industry.  He joined Delta Chemical Services in 1993 with a mission to develop and execute a business plan to build a world class liquid chemical packaging plant in the U.S Gulf Coast.  The plant became a reality in October 1998.  Today Delta Chemical Services is one of the largest volume liquid chemical drumming operations in North America and possibly on a global basis.  Delta Chemical Services received the Deer Park Chamber’s Industry of the Year Award in November 2005.

Johnson is a long-time resident of Katy, Texas.