HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 19, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of worldwide industrial services and products company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) announced today the appointments of Geoffrey D. H. Butler and Salvatore D. Fazzolari to the Harsco Board of Directors effective January 1, 2002.
Mr. Butler serves as Senior Vice President -- Operations for Harsco based in London, where he has executive management responsibility for the Company's Heckett MultiServ-East Region and SGB Group operations. Mr. Fazzolari is based in Harrisburg at Harsco's world headquarters, and serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Commenting on the appointments, Harsco Chairman, President and CEO Derek C. Hathaway said, "In recent months, we have expanded the Board to include Howard Pierce and Ian Strachan, two proven executives with broad international experience. These latest appointments of Mr. Butler and Mr. Fazzolari will presently bring our Harsco Board to full strength. Mr. Butler's appointment reflects the magnitude of his responsibilities and the growing international character of the Company. Mr. Fazzolari's appointment recognizes the importance attached to the independent responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer and his relationship to the Board."
Mr. Butler's and Mr. Fazzolari's appointments will run until the Company's Annual General Meeting in April 2002, at which time they will stand for re-election to full terms by Harsco stockholders. Their appointments increase the number of Harsco directors to eleven.
Harsco Corporation is a $2 billion worldwide industrial services and products company serving global industries that are fundamental to economic growth, including infrastructure development, steel, railway transportation, gas and energy. The company employs more than 20,000 people in 40 countries. Additional information about Harsco can be found at www.harsco.com.