NewMarket appoints Hiter Harris to the Board of Directors

– USA, VA – NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) announced today that Mr. H. Hiter Harris III has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective August 7, 2015. Mr. Harris is the Managing Director and co-founder of Harris Williams & Co., a national investment banking firm focusing on middle market mergers and acquisitions. He will also be a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board. It is anticipated that Mr. Harris will also stand for election at the 2016 Annual Meeting of NewMarket Shareholders. “We are fortunate to have a person with Hiter’s strong financial background and leadership experience join our Board, and, we look forward to benefiting from his experience and guidance in the future,” said Thomas E. Gottwald, Chairman and CEO of NewMarket.

NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner.

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