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the booming composites marketplace.

Prior to his promotion, Foskett had been vice president of KeyAccounts within the company's Advanced Materials Group, where hejoined as a Senior Account Manager in 1998. His vision to increasethe company's position and performance within the compositescategory includes having a collaborative relationship with both endusers and the principal suppliers.

"Parry's experience, leadership and exemplary track record speakfor themselves in terms of his value to our organization," said JayFitzpatrick, V.P. of E.T. Horn's Advanced Materials Group. "Withhis vast technical expertise, we believe having him available towork with and support other account managers will improve ourgroup's performance and increase our value to the customer.Additionally, we know our key suppliers like Dow Epoxy, BayerPolyurethane, Lindau Chemical, and Kamenny Vek will benefit fromhis ability to spend more executive time with them."

Despite a relatively soft economy and industrial market slowdown,the Advanced Materials Group has nevertheless maintained steadygrowth due in part to its focus within the composites industry,which is experiencing double digit growth in many sectors.

"In a situation the global economy is facing today, such as aslowdown in housing starts, many of the traditionalindustrial-products manufacturers are realizing sluggish salesnumbers. Hence, our strategy has been to be proactive and remainfocused in providing the newest and most innovative materials forsegments such as aerospace, energy, and transportation, whereadvanced composites will continue to play an ever-increasing importrole. These are markets that the E.T. Horn Company has alwaysparticipated in, but now our focus will be stronger than ever,"Fitzpatrick said.

Since its founding in 1961, the success of E.T. Horn has been, to alarge extent, its ability to perform with its supplier principalsas a true extension of the supplier, bringing real value to boththe end customer and the principal. Foskett relishes the idea topromote this concept.

"The unique business model of E.T. Horn meets the needs of both ourcustomers and our suppliers as we perform an array of functionsbeyond a traditional specialty chemical distributor," Foskett said."Our strong and long term partnerships with principals andcustomers go beyond just supply and logistics. We are committed togrowth and service on all fronts, utilizing our focused industryexperience to promote and commercialize technical solutions fortoday's and tomorrow's advanced materials challenges. And ourcommitment is to not only service our customers and suppliers, butto be the bridge of technology that connects our suppliers to solveour customers' needs."

About E.T. Horn Company

The E.T. Horn Company is one of the nation's largest distributors,marketers and manufacturers of raw materials and chemicals for usein coatings, building materials, elastomers, lubrication,nutrition, cosmetics, personal care, and food products. Founded in1961, the company has focused on providing formulation solutions,superior customer service and technical expertise in distributingproducts from only the finest manufacturers. For additionalinformation contact the company at 800-442-HORN or visitwww.ethorn.com.

Parry Foskett Named V.P. of Composites