Cleburne, TX – December 8, 2010 — SACHEM’s world-class performance products facility in Cleburne is the recipient of the 2010 ChemStewards® Bronze Performance Improvement Award. The SACHEM Cleburne plant was selected from hundreds of eligible facilities for its outstanding dedication to continuous improvement in environment, health, safety and security practices.

SOCMA is the leading international trade association representing the batch chemical industry. SOCMA chartered ChemStewards® in 2005 as an environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) management program designed to help facilities optimize their performance, save money and enhance their role as a good corporate citizen in their community.

The 2010 ChemStewards® Performance Improvement Award Program is based on achievements during the timeframe of January to December 2009 and highlights member dedication to five core principles: (1) Stakeholder communication, (2) Product stewardship, (3) EHS&S in planning and operations, (4) Employee training and engagement, (5) Resource management and waste minimization.

“We are honored to receive national recognition for our company’s commitment to performance excellence. The competition was tough and we commend our employees for their hard work all year to maintain a superior EHS&S program” said Louis Hunt, Vice President, Quality & ChemStewards® at SACHEM, Inc.