INDUSTRY VETERAN BUD RAMSEY JOINS THE NEW CHEM SHOW TEAM

Brings Nearly Three Decades of Experience to Processing Solutions Show

WESTPORT, Connecticut...October 6, 2008 - Chemical industry veteran Bud Ramsey has joined International Exposition Company as Director of Sales for The NEW CHEM SHOW.

Serving as Publisher of Chemical Equipment Magazine for more than 20 years, Ramsey’s experience in various facets of the chemical and processing marketplaces will enhance The NEW CHEM SHOW and a strong management team at IEC. Joining Chemical Equipment in 1977 as Direct Sales Manager, Ramsey became the magazine’s publisher in 1983. During his career, Ramsey also oversaw other leading processing magazines including Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Processing, and Powder & Bulk Solid magazines. He also served on the CHEM SHOW’s Advisory Board for several years.

“Bud has long been an active supporter and well-known player in the industry and his knowledge and relationships with key industry contacts will be invaluable to The NEW CHEM SHOW,” said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, which produces and manages The NEW CHEM SHOW. IEC has owned and operated the leading chemical processing exposition and conference for more than 90 years.

Stevens said Ramsey will play a key role in helping the management team expand the focus of The NEW CHEM SHOW to additional processing market segments and a more targeted focus on Sustainable and Green Process Solutions. The core areas covered will be:

• Process Controls and Automation Solutions
• Optimizing Process Efficiency
• Water/Wastewater Treatment
• Emerging Technologies
• Efficient Powder Processing

About The NEW CHEM SHOW

Since 1915, the CHEM SHOW (www.chemshow.com) has been the CPI professional's single best resource for new products, new ideas and new services. It's a hands-on, interactive event that showcases a wide spectrum of emerging technologies. The unique industry forum creates a dynamic marketing environment unequaled by any other process industries event in North America. The NEW CHEM SHOW is produced and managed by International Exposition Company (IEC), 15 Franklin Street, Westport, CT 06880; phone: (203) 221-9232; fax: (203) 221-9260; e-mail: info@chemshow.com; website: www.chemshow.com. # # #