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ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP), a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions, today announced that it has begun the search process to support in-sourcing of its Investor Relations and Communications functions. To-date, the company has utilized the services of external partners. In a statement Chairman and CEO John K. Morgan said, aEveryday I am impressed with what I see our teams accomplishing throughout the company and I want us to consistently communicate our successes to the investment community so they too can be excited by our strategy and the great work of our people. I think we can best accomplish this with a dedicated resource that is on-site and in our businesses constantly.a

The position will report to the CEO and will be responsible for keeping the investment community informed as well as managing the day-to-day communications activities internal to the organization.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2011 net sales of $646 million, is a leading producer and marketer of a wide range of cleaning and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer end-markets. Zep Inc.'s product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, and pest and weed control products, as well as high performance products and professional grade chemical products for the automotive, fleet maintenance, industrial/MRO supply, institutional supply and motorcycle markets. We market these products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Zep Commercial, Zep Professional, Enforcer, National Chemicala", Seliga", Misty, Next Dimensiona", Petro, i-Chem, TimeMist, TimeWicka", MicrobeMax, Country Vet, Konk, Niagara Nationala", Washtronicsa", FC Forward Chemicals, Rexodan, Mykala", and a number of private labeled brands. Founded in 1937, some of Zep's brands have been in existence since 1896. Zep Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit our website at [ www.zepinc.com ].