HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Worldwide industrial services and products company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) said today that its Chairman and CEO Derek C. Hathaway and other members of the senior management team will ring The Closing Bell(sm) at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, June 1, 2006 in commemoration of Harsco's 50th year of listing on the Exchange. Joining Mr. Hathaway for the event will be Harsco's President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Salvatore Fazzolari; Vice President - Investor Relations and Credit, Eugene Truett; and Director - Corporate Communications, Kenneth Julian.
The anniversary comes at a time of accelerating global growth for Harsco. The Company's market-leading industrial service and specialized product operations span more than 450 locations in 45 countries and serve some of the world's largest and most essential industries, including steel, construction, railways, and energy. Harsco's sales were approximately $76 million when it began its NYSE listing in 1956. This year the Company is projecting more than $3 billion in sales, and within the past three years has increased its diluted Earnings Per Share from continuing operations more than 75 percent. Harsco traces its operations to 1742 with products that included cannon balls for George Washington's Continental army. For further information about Harsco's market-leading operations, performance and history, visit the Company's website at www.harsco.com.
The Closing Bell Ceremony can be viewed on CNBC and Bloomberg and will also be webcast on the Harsco website.
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Note to Editors: Photos will be available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285) and Bloomberg Photo (212.617.3420). The Closing Bell(sm) feed will be available via fiber line at Waterfront No. 1630, starting at 3:55 p.m.