Austin, TX March 15, 2011– In response to the earthquake and Tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, March 11, SACHEM sends condolences to all of Japan and to our associates in Japan. SACHEM Japan facilities in Osaka have not been directly impacted by the earthquake and SACHEM is fully prepared to supply products and services from the Company’s global production platform in China, Europe, Japanand the United States. Furthermore, SACHEM is ready to help its customers with emergency assistance.

“We are shocked by the terrible tragedy that continues to unfold in Japan. We continue to actively monitor what is happening there and on behalf of all SACHEM associates throughout the world, we send our condolences for this sad event, commented John E. Mooney, President SACHEM, Inc. “We are ready to help!

SACHEM is prepared to provide product and service support from its global facility platform such that SACHEM’s customers remain unaffected by supply from SACHEM.

“Both of SACHEM’s operating facilities in the Osaka, Japan area are fully operational and we continue to work with our supply chain partners to ensure that we support our customers in Japan as needed. Additionally, we are offering further support to Japanese customers who require emergency assistance at this time, said Tom J. Mooney, President SACHEM Asia. “We remain attentive and supportive in all of our commercial activities in Japan.

SACHEM, Inc. is a global chemical science company with full commercial operations in the United States, the Netherlands (Zaltbommel), Japan and China. For over 60 years, SACHEM has provided chemical solutions and services to customers in key markets including electronics, advanced ceramics,biotechnology, starch modification,  polymers,  catalysts,  pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.  Based in Austin, Texas, SACHEM’s expanding worldwide operations include manufacturing and research facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with a global service network and presence spanning over 30 countries.