COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2007--W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE:GRA) has unveiled a new corporate web site available at www.grace.com. The site was created to elevate the company's online image and bring consistency and efficiency to its global communications.

The new corporate web site was designed to give customers an unprecedented, unified view of all the company's thousands of products. It consolidates and updates information on Grace's product groups listed previously at various locations, and introduces new features such as video content on the company's research and development, a site locator and online job postings.

Beyond simply offering corporate information, the new web site provides tools and content for a variety of audiences. Customers can read case studies that show how real-life industry challenges have been solved. Students and prospective employees can review open positions and see a recruitment calendar. Investors can access recent press releases, filings and useful items, such as a stock calculator. Reporters can gather information from a company media kit. Existing vendors in North America can find information on how to submit invoices electronically for faster payment at discounted terms.

"Our web site is an important channel in which we communicate our capabilities, so it is extremely important to ensure it has comprehensive information to satisfy the information needs of all our stakeholders," mentioned William M. Corcoran, Vice President of Public and Regulatory Affairs. "Grace's new web presence now makes it easy for the investment community, journalists, prospective employees, non-governmental organizations, and customers alike to make informed decisions."

Grace's new corporate web site will continue to evolve and will be expanded throughout 2007 to include additional video footage and translations to meet the needs of the global audience. A new section will also be added on supplier relations to help companies interested in becoming a preferred supplier at Grace.

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and can sealants and coatings for food packaging. With annual sales of more than $2.5 billion, Grace has more than 6,400 employees in nearly 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.

    CONTACT: W. R. Grace & Co.
             Media Relations:
             Greg Euston, + 1 404-870-6809
             greg.euston@mslpr.com
             or
             Investor Relations:
             Bridget Sarikas, + 1 410-531-4194
             bridget.sarikas@grace.com

    SOURCE: W. R. Grace & Co.