Harsco Donates Nearly $75,000 to China Earthquake Relief

Worldwide industrial services company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) announced
today it is donating 500,000 yuan (nearly $75,000) to support the relief efforts
in China following the devastating earthquake in Sichuan province. "Harsco has
strong ties to China as both a valued customer and as the home of a number of
our employees and families," said Harsco Chairman and CEO Salvatore D.
Fazzolari. "While our operations were not affected, we want to do our part to
help those dealing with this enormous situation." Harsco's donation to the Red
Cross Society of China is being made through the Company's Beijing office.

Harsco Corporation is one of the world's leading diversified industrial services
companies, serving major customers in key industries that play a fundamental
role in worldwide economic growth and development. The company employs more than
22,000 people and operates in 50 countries worldwide, including China.
Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.

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