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Grace Reports Fourth Quarter Adjusted EPS of $0.89 and Provides 2012 Outlook

W. R. Grace & Co. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

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Agreement in Principle is Reached to Settle Objections to Grace’s Plan of Reorganization from Libby, Montana Claimants

W. R. Grace & Co. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:36 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012-- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that agreements in principle have been reached among itself, co-proponents of its joint plan of reorganization, BNSF railroad, several insurance companies and the representatives of Libby asbestos personal injury claimants, to settle objections to the joint plan. The agreements in principle are subject to execution of definitive agreements and approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Pursuant to the agreements, the objections to the joint plan by the Libby claimants and BNSF would be settled, and those parties would forego any further appeals to the plan.

“I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to bring this settlement together,” said Fred Festa, Grace’s Chairman and CEO. “Coupled with today’s District Court decision affirming our plan of reorganization, we are moving closer to emergence.”

Among the items covered in the agreements is a requirement for Grace to turn the currently Grace-operated Libby Medical Program over to a locally administered trust, and to fund the trust with $19.5 million. Grace began the Libby Medical Program in 2000 and has spent more than $20 million on the health care of the participants over the last 11 years. Once the trust assumes responsibility for the Libby Medical Program, Grace will no longer have any operational, funding, or other responsibility for the program.

In addition to amounts funded by Grace under the agreements in principle, settlements involving BNSF, its insurers and the Libby claimants will provide the Libby claimants with additional money. Payments to Libby claimants under the joint plan are not affected by the Grace-Libby agreement regarding Libby Medical Program responsibilities, and would commence shortly after the joint plan becomes effective.

Grace filed for protection under Chapter 11 in 2001. Its joint plan was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in January 2011. On January 31, 2012, the U.S. District Court issued an order denying all appeals of the confirmation order and affirming the Plan in its entirety.

The company will address the developments in its Chapter 11 case in prepared remarks at the introduction of the company's fourth quarter 2011 earnings teleconference, which will be webcast on Wednesday, February, 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Instructions for accessing the webcast can be found on the Investors Information page at www.grace.com.

About Grace

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. Founded in 1854, Grace has operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace’s web site at www.grace.com.

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Grace Reorganization Plan Affirmed by U.S. District Court

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:58:58 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012-- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has denied all objections and confirmed Grace’s Plan of Reorganization in its entirety. The Bankruptcy Court decision approving the Joint Plan was issued on January 31, 2011. Grace filed for Chapter 11 protection on April 2, 2001.

“This is another necessary step in emerging from Chapter 11,” said Fred Festa, Chairman and CEO. “Two Federal courts have now ruled that our Joint Plan is fair to all parties.”

The Joint Plan establishes two asbestos trusts to compensate personal injury claimants and property owners. Funds for the trusts will come from a variety of sources including cash, warrants to purchase Grace common stock, deferred payment obligations, insurance proceeds and payments from certain third parties. The trusts’ assets and operations are designed to cover all current and future asbestos claims.

“I am optimistic that the legal process related to our Joint Plan is coming to an end and we can emerge in the near future,” said Festa. “It is time to put the Joint Plan into effect so that money can begin to flow to claimants who have been waiting for more than a decade to be compensated, and Grace can move forward as well. I look forward to Grace emerging from Chapter 11 as a vibrant, growing company with a great future.”

The timing of Grace’s emergence from bankruptcy depends on a number of factors, including whether there are further appeals to the Joint Plan, whether Grace may emerge with those appeals outstanding, and whether conditions to payments from third parties can be satisfied or waived.

The company will address the District Court’s ruling in prepared remarks at the introduction of the company’s fourth quarter 2011 earnings teleconference, which will be web cast on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Instructions for accessing the web cast can be found on the Investors Information page at www.grace.com

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Grace Announces Patent Notice of Allowance for Flash Chromatography Technology

W. R. Grace & Co. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

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Janice Henry Joins Grace's Board of Directors

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:31:35 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan 19, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) today announced the election of Janice K. Henry to its Board of Directors. Henry's election, which is effective immediately, increases the size of the Board to 10 directors.

Henry, 60, most recently served as Senior Vice President of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., a producer of construction aggregates, until her retirement in June 2006. Since her retirement, she has served on several boards, and currently is a director of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Over the course of Henry's career, she held numerous positions in financial leadership including serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., and numerous other financial and accounting positions at Martin Marietta Corporation (now Lockheed Martin Corporation).

"Janice's business and financial experience, including acquisitions and capital structuring, is compelling," said Fred Festa, Grace's Chairman and CEO. "Her strategic guidance and perspective will be valuable to our board and leadership team."

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Grace Announces Release Date for Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:30:52 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2011-- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2011 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. A company hosted conference call and webcast will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET that day.

During the call, Fred Festa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Hudson La Force, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the fourth quarter results. A question and answer session with analysts will follow the prepared remarks.

Access to the live webcast and the accompanying slides will be available through the Investor Information section of the company’s web site, www.grace.com. Those without access to the internet can participate by dialing +1.866.356.4279 (U.S.) or +1.617.597.5394 (International). The participant passcode is 16560119. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes early in order to register.

An audio replay will be available at 2:00 p.m. ET on February 1. The replay will be accessible by dialing +1.888.286.8010 (U.S.) or +1.617.801.6888 (International) and entering participant passcode 56283700.

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Grace Completes Expansion in Brazil to Support Renewable Fuels Customers

W. R. Grace & Co. — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:30:47 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md. & SOROCABA, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2011-- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) is celebrating the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Sorocaba, Brazil today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, customers and employees.

The expansion enables Grace to increase production of silica gel for the renewable fuels industry, particularly for biodiesel and renewable diesel, as well as other consumer and industrial applications. Grace’s TriSyl^® silica improves a refinery’s economics by removing contaminants from natural oil feedstocks more efficiently than alternative products.

Greg Poling, President and Chief Operating Officer of W. R. Grace & Co., commented, “This expansion represents a significant investment in Latin America as part of our strategy to strengthen our presence in emerging regions. With this additional capacity, we are positioned to provide even more resources for our local and regional customers.”

Mr. Poling continued, “I’d like to thank the team involved in this expansion. They completed the construction on time and on budget with no recordable or lost time safety incidents.”

The Sorocaba site began silica production in 1984 and is currently Grace’s largest facility in Latin America. The site produces more than 50 grades of silica that are used for applications such as paints, plastics, beer and other beverages, pharmaceuticals and edible oils. Grace has produced more than 100,000 tons of silica in Sorocaba that have been exported throughout Latin America. The site also manufactures can coatings and cement and concrete additives and houses a research and development center and technical customer service lab.

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Grace to Present at Citi Basic Materials Symposium

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:33:55 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that Hudson La Force, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will address the Citi Basic Materials Symposium in New York City on Tuesday, November 29, 2011.

Scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, the presentation will be webcast on the company's web site. A link to the audio webcast and corresponding presentation slides will be available at http://investor.grace.com in the What's New section. The presentation slides will be accessible for viewing and downloading from the event calendar on the site at 9:00 a.m. ET on November 29. A replay of the webcast will be available at this site for 90 days.

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Grace Announces Price Increases For North American Concrete and Masonry Admixtures

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:04:03 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 8, 2011 -- Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA), has announced that effective January 1, 2012, it is implementing price increases averaging 5% across North American concrete and masonry product lines. The pricing for certain products may increase by more than 10%.

The price increases are required due to continued demand for chemical streams globally, which has put pressure on the cost and availability of raw materials used in these product lines.

About Grace Construction Products

Grace Construction Products is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and products for decorative concrete that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company is also a leading manufacturer of waterproofing and air barrier systems, fire protection products, additives for cement processing and masonry products, and has plants and sales offices around the world. For more information, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products sales representative or visit www.graceconstruction.com.

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Grace Announces Management Re-Alignment

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:04:14 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that Gregory E. Poling has been elected as Grace's President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Poling previously served as President of Grace Davison, Grace's largest operating segment. Fred Festa will remain Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Since joining Grace eight years ago, my focus has been on turning Grace into a global, integrated operating company, One Grace, with common business practices and simple, global processes led by a highly engaged organization. We have made tremendous progress, as proven by our performance," said Mr. Festa. "With his deep knowledge of Grace and his experience leading global businesses in both Grace Construction Products and Grace Davison, and his record of results, Greg is the best person to keep moving us forward. I look forward to continue working closely with Greg and the Grace Board of Directors, on our emergence from Chapter 11 and our future growth strategy."

Poling joined Grace in 1977. He spent the first part of his career in Grace Construction Products eventually becoming Vice President and General Manager where he had global responsibility for sales, operations and technical services. He joined Grace Davison in 1999 and became its President in 2005.

"I am very excited about the opportunity that has been given to me by Fred and our Board of Directors," said Poling. "I share Fred's vision for Grace, and I look forward to working with him to leverage our progress over the last eight years and further engaging our Grace colleagues and customers to achieve our vision of being one of the world's premier specialty chemical companies. I know our businesses well, and have great respect for our business leaders; this will be a seamless transition."

In addition to Mr. Poling, reporting to Mr. Festa will be the General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting to Mr. Poling will be the business unit leaders, operations, and environment, health and safety.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, that is, information related to future, not past, events. Such statements generally include the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "targets," "will," "expects," "suggests," "anticipates," "outlook," "continues" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all statements regarding Grace's Chapter 11 case; expected financial positions; results of operations; cash flows; financing plans; business strategy; budgets; capital and other expenditures; competitive positions; growth opportunities for existing products; benefits from new technology and cost reduction initiatives, plans and objectives; and markets for securities. For these statements, Grace claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Like other businesses, Grace is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from its projections or that could cause other forward-looking statements to prove incorrect. Factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: developments affecting Grace's bankruptcy, proposed plan of reorganization and settlements with certain creditors, the cost and availability of raw materials (including rare earth) and energy, developments affecting Grace's underfunded and unfunded pension obligations, risks related to foreign operations, especially in emerging regions, acquisitions and divestitures of assets and gains and losses from dispositions or impairments, the effectiveness of its research and development and growth investments, its legal and environmental proceedings, costs of compliance with environmental regulation and those factors set forth in Grace's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are readily available on the Internet at www.sec.gov. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on Grace's projections and forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. Grace undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revision to the projections and forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this announcement.

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Researcher Receives Grace Award for Technical Excellence

W. R. Grace & Co. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:58:39 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) recognized company scientist Mike Elder with the 2010 Grace Award for Technical Excellence for his work to develop a novel polypropylene (PP) catalyst that laid the foundation for further polypropylene catalyst developments.

Polypropylene is a plastic commonly used in a wide variety of commercial and consumer applications, such as packaging, textiles (e.g., carpets), medical applications and automotive components. Polypropylene is the second most widely used polymer in everyday consumables.

When presented with a customer's Ziegler-Natta catalyst solution, Mike identified potential issues related to the initial chemistry and reformulated the recipe, thereby improving the efficiency and eliminating the possibility of forming undesirable by-products. He also streamlined the process to make separations and recycling possible.

The ensuing commercial process yielded an improved catalyst that had immediate commercial impact. In 2011, Grace continued expanding its polypropylene catalyst manufacturing capacity through an investment in the company's Albany, Oregon facility.

"I would not be receiving this award today had it not been for the tireless dedication of the Grace teams in the lab and pilot plant in Columbia, Maryland, at the Grace manufacturing facilities in Edison, New Jersey and Albany, Oregon, and many others who collaborated closely throughout the entire development process," said Mike Elder.

Mike joined Grace in 2005 in his current role of Senior Principal Scientist for Grace Davison Specialty Catalysts & Process Technologies. Prior to Grace, he spent 12 years as a chemical researcher with LyondellBasell. He holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Houston in Texas.

"We are extremely proud to recognize Mike for his tremendous talent and technical prowess," said George Young, Vice President of New Business Development for Grace Davison. "It is people like Mike and past recipients of the Grace Award for Technical Excellence who keep Grace on the forefront of innovation in our industries."

Introduced in 2007, the Grace Award for Technical Excellence acknowledges the highest level of technical achievement within the company. Honorees are selected by a committee of peers who evaluate nominations for technical merit; novelty and innovation; commercial impact; and, societal or industrial impact.

Past recipients developed the Synchro^(R) 1000 cement additive that protects the environment through chromium reduction; a "Particle Nucleation and Growth Model" (an effective tool for new product development and process optimization); fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts that reduce the impact of metals during the processing of crude oil; and, the Reveleris^(R) flash chromatography system that integrates light scattering detection with traditional UV-based purification to improve recovery/purity of new drug candidates.

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Grace Reports Third Quarter Adjusted EPS of $1.16 Per Diluted Share

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:30:00 GMT

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Grace Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2011 Results

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:03:49 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Sep 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2011 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 25. A company hosted conference call and webcast will follow at 1:00 p.m. ET that day.

During the call, Fred Festa, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Hudson La Force, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the third quarter results. A question and answer session with analysts will follow the prepared remarks.

Access to the live webcast and the accompanying slides will be available through the Investor Information section of the company's web site, www.grace.com. Those without access to the internet can participate by dialing +1.866.730.5765 (U.S.) or +1.857.350.1589 (International). The conference call ID is 85283965. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes early in order to register.

An audio replay will be available at 4:00 p.m. ET on October 25. The replay will be accessible until November 1 by dialing +1.888.286.8010 (U.S.) or +1.617.801.6888 (International) and entering conference call ID 47995987.

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Grace Facility Achieves "Excellence" Ranking

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:00 GMT

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Grace to Present at Credit Suisse Chemicals & Ag Science Conference

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:07:00 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Sep 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that Hudson La Force, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse Chemicals and Ag Science Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 15, 2011.

Scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. ET, the presentation will be webcast on the company's web site. A link to the audio webcast and corresponding presentation slides will be available at http://investor.grace.com under the What's New section. The presentation slides will be available for viewing and download from this link at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 15. A replay of the webcast will be available at this site for 30 days.

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Grace to Present at CL King's Best Ideas Conference

W. R. Grace & Co. — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:07:01 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Sep 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that Hudson La Force, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at CL King's 9^th Annual Best Ideas Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.

Scheduled to begin at 1:45 p.m. ET, the presentation will be webcast on the company's web site. A link to the audio webcast and corresponding presentation slides will be available at http://investor.grace.com under the What's New section. The presentation slides will be available for viewing and download from this link at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 14. A replay of the webcast will be available at this site for 30 days.

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Grace to Present at KeyBanc Basic Materials Conference

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:58:01 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Sep 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that Hudson La Force, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the 2011 KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials & Packaging Conference in Boston on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

Scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET, the presentation will be webcast on the company's web site. A link to the audio webcast and corresponding presentation slides will be available at http://investor.grace.com under the What's New section. The presentation slides will be available for viewing and downloading from this link beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET on September 13. A replay of the webcast will be available at this site for 30 days.

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Grace Receives Department of Energy Grant for Carbon Capture Technologies

W. R. Grace & Co. — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:07:02 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Sep 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) has been selected to receive a three-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop advanced post-combustion technologies for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal-fired power plants.

Existing technologies to capture and separate CO₂ from power plants require large amounts of energy for their operation (20% to 30% of the power produced by the plant) and can raise electricity prices by as much as 85%. The goal of this project is to capture at least 90% of power plant CO₂ emissions, while minimizing electricity cost increases.

Grace and its research partners will work to develop a cost-effective CO₂ capture process known as rapid pressure swing adsorption (rPSA), which utilizes rapid pressure changes to capture and release CO₂. Grace will coordinate the activities of a synergistic team consisting of Battelle (world renowned for process R&D and scale-up), Catacel Corp. (innovator in coated metal foil structures) and the University of South Carolina (known worldwide for PSA process R&D) to work on this challenge.

"We are thrilled to begin collaborating with such high caliber partners on developing clean coal technologies," said George Young, Grace Davison's Vice President of Business Development. "Grace has a long history of pioneering process adsorbents that offer superior performance in many different applications. This grant further validates our technological leadership and our commitment to sustainability."

Grace has over five decades of experience developing and manufacturing adsorbents for a variety of industrial applications, including: Sodasorb^(R) CO₂ adsorbents for anesthesiology and re-breathing applications; TriSyl^(R) adsorbents for biodiesel purification; Sylobead^(R) process adsorbents used in petrochemical and natural gas processes; and, PHONOSORB^(R) molecular sieve adsorbents that remove water and solvents from dual pane windows.

This grant is one of 16 projects--valued at $41 million over three years--funded by the Department of Energy that focus on reducing the energy and cost penalties associated with applying currently available carbon capture technologies to existing and new power plants.

This is the second grant awarded to Grace from the Department of Energy in the past year. Grace was selected in September 2010 to receive up to $3.3 million for the evaluation and enhancement of advanced biofuel technologies.

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As the world's largest independent research and development organization, Battelle provides innovative solutions to the world's most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Health and Life Sciences; Laboratory Management; National Security; and Energy, Environment and Material Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $6.5 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 22,000 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a nuclear energy lab in the United Kingdom. Battelle also is one of the nation's leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

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Grace Awards College Scholarships

W. R. Grace & Co. — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:04:10 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) is awarding ten scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year to graduating high school students enrolled in colleges and universities in Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin. In addition, Grace is funding 30 renewal scholarships in the coming academic year to students in 13 states and one Canadian province.

Each scholarship is valued at $2,000 annually (up to a total of $8,000 over a four-year period, based on academic results) and covers tuition and related fees. Recipients are selected based on several factors, including academic performance and participation in school and community activities, work experience and recommendations.

Since 1989, the company has awarded more than $1.6 million in scholarships to 224 students through its philanthropic affiliate, the Grace Foundation. The Grace Foundation Scholarship Program supports the sons and daughters of Grace employees in the United States and Canada. It is independently administered by Scholarship America, a department of Scholarship Management Services, a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization.

Established in 1961, the Grace Foundation makes financial donations to charitable organizations and educational institutions in the United States and Canada. The Grace Foundation traditionally makes contributions exceeding $1 million annually.

"We consider education to be as vital to our communities as food and shelter are," commented Bill Corcoran, Chairman of the Grace Foundation and Vice President of W. R. Grace & Co. "The Grace recipients have varying backgrounds and interests but all are extraordinary students. We are proud to help them become our next generation of researchers, engineers, pharmacists and veterinarians."

This year's new recipients are:

Lauren Bandyk

Lauren graduated from Paola High School in Paola, Kansas as a valedictorian. She enjoys cheerleading and track, and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Kansas Honors Program. Lauren enrolled to study Pharmacy at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Michael Chotoosingh

Michael graduated from DeLaSalle Institute in Chicago, Illinois, where he was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and the Principal's Honor Roll. He is enrolled in Pre-Veterinarian Medicine at University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri.

Kristin Eglar

Kristin attended Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois. She wants to help others and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. A National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and First Honor Roll member, Kristin plans to pursue Engineering or Psychology at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Luke Kinney

Luke graduated from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He is passionate about rodeo and received the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) Sportsmanship Award, in addition to having qualified for the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in tie down roping. He will study Engineering at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Courtney Matson

Courtney attended Howard High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, where she participated in dance and school productions. A member of National Honors Society, National Society of Scholars, Spanish Honors Society and AP Scholars, she is enrolled in Biotechnology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Benjamin Parva

Benjamin attended Kingwood High School in Kingwood, Texas, where he was a member of the National Honors Society, captain of the cross country team, and a viola player in the school orchestra. He will study Biochemistry at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and is actively preparing to join the school's cross country and track team.

Katherine Powers

Katherine graduated from Ridgefield High School in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where she was a member of the High Honor Roll and a recipient of the Student Athlete Award. A long-time soccer official, she was named Youth Referee of the Year from the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association in 2010. Katherine has been accepted into the honors program at University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, where she intends to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Margaret Puglisi

Meg attended The Catholic High School in Baltimore, Maryland, where she completed over 500 hours of community service and was a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. She also played on the school's varsity field hockey team and was captain of the varsity swimming and lacrosse teams. She is enrolled in the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Johnson & Wales University at Charlotte, North Carolina.

Maye Randell

Maye graduated from Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Massachusetts. She played the violin in the school's orchestra and was a captain of the track team. A member of the High Honor Roll in her senior year, Maye will be attending Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts, where she has been accepted into the honors program to pursue a degree in Communication--Media Arts.

Kristina Woods

Kristina attended Mukwonago High School in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. While in high school, she participated in track, cross country, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and played violin with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. She enjoys photography and graphics, and plans to pursue a Marketing/Graphic Design degree at University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Mark Sutherland Joins Grace as Vice President, Investor Relations

W. R. Grace & Co. — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:02:00 GMT

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) today announced that J. Mark Sutherland has joined the company as Vice President, Investor Relations.

Mark joins Grace from The Lubrizol Corporation where he served as Lubrizol's investor relations officer for six years. Prior to that, Mark was the general manager of a Lubrizol specialty chemicals business. Mark joined Lubrizol in 1981 and held a number of business leadership roles in his 30-year career with the company. Mark holds a degree in chemistry from The College of Wooster and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

"We are delighted that Mark has joined Grace," said Hudson La Force, Grace's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "He brings a wealth of industry and professional experience to his role, and is well regarded in the investment community. We are looking forward to Mark making an immediate contribution to our investor relations activities."

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W. R. Grace & Co.
Media Relations:
Andrea Greenan
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or
Investor Relations:
Mark Sutherland
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Emark.sutherland@grace.com