Akron, OH (January 19, 2009) - Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation, the authorized North American distributor for TYRIN™ Chlorinated Polyethylene made by the Dow Chemical Company, is pleased to announce they will now market select TYRIN grades produced at the Dow plant in Stade, Germany.

This follows the December announcement that Dow would no longer produce CPE in their Plaquemine, Louisiana plant. Building on the strength of a 25-year relationship between Harwick and Dow, Harwick will now manage all support for the TYRIN product line in North America.

"This is a great opportunity for both Harwick and our customers to continue the benefit of working with a quality product and producer," said Ernest Pouttu, President and CEO of Harwick Standard.

Customers can contact Harwick Standard for additional information and samples.

About Harwick Standard Distribution

Servicing the rubber, thermoplastics and other polymer-related industries for more than 75 years, Harwick Standard is a management-owned and operated sales, marketing and technical support organization headquartered in Akron, Ohio. The ISO 9001-2000 registered company operates a nationwide distribution network supplying products from more than 30 blue chip manufacturers. Harwick Standard is a proud member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and practices the NACD's Responsible Distribution Process. Information on the Company's products and services can be found at www.harwickstandard.com.

Customer Inquiries

Harwick Standard Corporate Office and Distribution Business Center (330) 798-9300